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Agri Prices Surge by up to 20%

A comparison of the Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bantay Presyo data from May 1, 2024, to September 5, 2025, reveals a significant increase in the prices of essential agricultural products. During this period, the cost of 350ml of palm oil rose by 8.06%,...

Caritas Philippines Commends Authorities for Quiboloy Surrender, Urges Transparent Justice and Victim Support

Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), acknowledged law enforcement for securing the surrender of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, who faces serious charges, including child abuse and human trafficking. “We...

Pag-IBIG Fund released P77.33B in home loans for August 2024

Pag-IBIG Fund disbursed P77.33 billion in home loans from January to August this year, reflecting an increase of P383 million compared to the P76.94 billion released during the same period last year. This achievement marks the highest home loan release for the January to...

Capacity building support to the Philippine Coast Guard (on-board boat maneuvering training, fire-fighting training, etc.) 

From 25 August to 7 September, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) provided capacity building support to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as part of JICA's technical cooperation.  The Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) dispatched by the JCG provided technical guidance to the crew of PCG...

Aliw Channel 23, TV Maria team up for Sunday faith programs

Aliw Broadcasting Corporation has sealed a 3-year partnership with TV Maria, the Filipino Catholic TV channel, to provide a dedicated block of Catholic programming on Aliw Channel 23. The new lineup, which began airing on September 8, 2024, features uplifting and faith-centered content...

SM’s Hans “Chico” Sy, Jr. inspires Iloilo students at eco-forum

“We’re SM, we live by your love.” The Iloilo City Government and SM City Iloilo successfully hosted the annual Eco-Forum, “People, Parks, Pavements, and Palate,” on September 6, 2024, at the mall’s Cinema 3. Over 250 stakeholders, including environmental planners, government officials, and students, gathered...

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Garmin Run Asia Series Debuts in Manila this 2024

The Garmin Run Series empowers running enthusiasts across Asia to reach new heights Manila, Philippines – Garmin Philippines is thrilled to announce the inaugural Philippines...

Pag-IBIG Fund finances 10,640 homes for low-wage earners in H1 2021, up 99%

 Pag-IBIG Fund extended socialized housing loans to 10,640 members from the minimum-wage and low-income sectors in the first half of 2021 despite the continuing...

ZARAH JUAN’S EMPOWERING COLLECTION “THE TARP PROJECT” UNVEILED AT SM AURA

In a remarkable collaboration of fashion, sustainability, and social impact, SM Supermalls, in partnership with women’s rights organization SPARK! Philippines, the Tagbilaran City Government,...

Bureau of Customs Ranks Mitsubishi Motors PH 4th Among Top Importers

September 2025 — Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) was recently recognized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as one of the top importers for...