Author: Jose Cruz

  • Philippine Stock Market and Peso Gain Strength Amid Bargain Hunting

    In Manila, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) saw a robust performance on Thursday, buoyed by investors seeking undervalued stocks. The PSEi ended the day up by 1.14%, reaching 6,113.19 points, while the All Shares index also climbed 0.79% to 3,647.73. The mining sector led the gains, surging 2.70% to close at 7,630.64. Other sectors…

  • President Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Ambassador Celebrate Strengthened Ties

    In a heartfelt farewell meeting at Malacañan Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bid adieu to Cambodian Ambassador Phan Peuv, who has been instrumental in fostering stronger relations between the Philippines and Cambodia. The ambassador, who has served in Manila since 2022, expressed his deep honor in working with the Marcos administration, highlighting the significant…

  • Northern Mindanao Police Arrest 29 for Election Gun Ban Violations in Month-Long Operation

    In a concerted effort to uphold election security, the Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) apprehended 29 individuals for breaching the election gun ban over the course of a month. The operation, which spanned from January 12 to February 12, involved setting up more than 13,400 checkpoints across the region. PRO-10 Director Brig. Gen.…

  • Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says DA

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this update during a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on February 12,…

  • Philippine Army Launches Task Force HOPE in Eastern Visayas for Peaceful Elections

    In a significant move to ensure the integrity of the upcoming local elections, the Philippine Army has officially launched Task Force HOPE (Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Elections) in Eastern Visayas. The activation ceremony took place on February 11, 2025, at the 8th Infantry Division headquarters in Catbalogan City, Samar, marking a renewed commitment to a…

  • Marcos Urges Local Candidates to Stay Focused Amid Election Heat

    During the League of Municipalities of the Philippines 2025 General Assembly at the Manila Hotel, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed local government candidates, urging them to remain steadfast despite the intense emotions that often accompany elections, especially at the grassroots level. Marcos emphasized the importance of not getting carried away by the fervor of…

  • President Marcos Jr. Urges Ilocanos to Back Alyansa’s Senate Candidates

    In a vibrant show of support, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. rallied his fellow Ilocanos to endorse the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate slate during a proclamation rally in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The event, held on February 11, 2025, marked the beginning of the campaign for the upcoming May 12 elections. Marcos, standing…

  • LTO Strips License from Survivor of Deadly ‘Superman’ Stunt on Marilaque Highway

    In a decisive move, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver’s license of Rico Akmad Buyawan, the survivor of a fatal ‘Superman’ motorcycle stunt on the Marilaque Highway. The stunt, which occurred on January 26 in Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal, resulted in the death of motovlogger John Louie Arguelles and injuries to several…

  • 4Ps Program Expands Opportunities Through Inter-Agency Collaborations

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is intensifying its efforts to combat poverty through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by forging partnerships with various government agencies. On February 11, 2025, DSWD officials emphasized the importance of a collective national approach to poverty alleviation, highlighting the program’s ongoing collaborations that extend beyond the…

  • Philippines Halts Bird Imports from Maryland and Missouri Amid Avian Flu Outbreak

    The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has issued a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, along with their by-products, from the US states of Maryland and Missouri. This decision comes in response to the escalating spread of the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The ban, effective immediately, covers a…