Conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) saw its net income decline in the first nine months of 2026 amid a challenging economic environment.
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for patience amid the disruptions caused by the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit was “insulting and insensitive,” progressive group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said on Friday. In a statement, Bayan said Marcos had asked Filipinos to bear with temporary inconveniences brought about
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday asked about the source of the P560 million in money transfers to former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez from 2022 to 2025, if they didn't come from kickbacks related to flood control projects.
Allocation includes RM36.45m for 47 mitigation projects.
MANILA, Philippines — A new resolution which reiterates the need for a congressional investigation on the large-scale dredging operations in Zambales has been filed by Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, saying that the ecosystem damage continues if this issue remains unchecked. In a statement, de Lima said she filed House Resolution No. 1601
Fisherfolk in Zambales province have reiterated their opposition to the proposed construction of a United States (US) ammunition factory in Subic Bay, warning that the project could pave the way for the return of a US military presence in the area. Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya said in a statement on Friday that local fisherfolk associations joined
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can expect more relief at the pump, with another round of fuel price rollbacks of up to ₱5 per liter likely next week. Based on estimates from Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, diesel could decrease by P4 to P5 per liter. READ: DOE, oil firms urged to fully implement fuel price rollback
The House prosecution team on Friday said that the counter evidence presented by the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial is not explosive and is only as good as a watusi or a small, friction-ignited firecracker that hardly makes noise.
MANILA, Philippines — A Senate inquiry into accidents and public safety hazards caused by dangling and poorly maintained electrical and utility wires is being sought following several reported incidents involving motorists, pedestrians, and children. Senate Resolution No. 776, filed by Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday, seeks to direct the Senate Committee on Public Services to
'What else is there to dispute, what else is there to review?'
BUTUAN CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has immediately suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of MV Georgia 1 after the vessel ran aground at the Port of Surigao in Surigao City early Thursday. In a statement, Marina said the suspension was done in keeping with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary
The Philippines and UAE are collaborating to pursue visa scammers who duped hundreds of OFWs. The two countries also roll out new digital recruitment systems.