Philippine Drug Manufacturers to Produce Anti-TB Medicines Following Presidential Directive

Anti-TB

In a significant development aimed at combating tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines, five local drug manufacturers have committed to producing anti-TB medicines. This move comes in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for increased local production of drugs to address these critical health concerns. The announcement was made … Read more

Senator Poe Calls for Stricter Measures Against Financial Scams Amid Rising Online Fraud

Senator Grace Poe

In response to the escalating number of online financial scams in the Philippines, Senator Grace Poe has emphasized the urgent need for more robust protections to safeguard the hard-earned money of Filipinos as they increasingly turn to online banking and digital payments. Addressing the rising concern, Poe remarked, “They say that there are only two … Read more

President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Stronger Ties in Creative, Design Industries

Art X Design

In a significant move to bolster the Philippine creative and design sectors, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday underscored the necessity of building more collaborations with both local and international partners. Speaking at the inauguration of the “Art X Design” exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila, Marcos highlighted the pivotal … Read more

Military Airstrike Targets NPA in Negros Occidental, Prompting Evacuations

Escalante City NPA

An airstrike conducted by the military on Thursday, February 22, in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, aimed at a suspected group of New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, has led to the evacuation of at least 300 people and the suspension of classes in several villages. The operation took place in Sitio Mansulao, Barangay Pinapugusan, amidst armed … Read more

Educators Oppose Charter Change, Cite Risks to Democratic Legacy

Charter Change

In a united stand against the government’s Charter change initiative, a coalition of teachers and academics, under the banner of Teachers, Education Workers, and Academics Against Charter Change (TEACH), has criticized the move as an attempt to distort history and undermine the democratic achievements resulting from the anti-Marcos protests. The press conference held on Friday … Read more

Philippine Police Deny Plot Against Religious Leader Quiboloy

Quiboloy

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has refuted claims by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), of a conspiracy with the United States to target him for rendition. At a press briefing on Thursday in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo emphasized the absence of any intelligence supporting … Read more

Gogoro Philippines eyes Visayas, Mindanao expansion

Gogoro Philippines, the electric mobility and battery-swapping technology company, is set to expand operations across the country following its successful launch in December 2023. “We are very bullish about the potential of our scooters in this market such that we’re looking at expanding geographically in the different parts of the country, and looking forward to … Read more

Philippine Stock Exchange Closes Higher, Led by Services Sector

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed higher today, marking an increase of 56.05 points, or 0.82 percent, to settle at 6,854.66. This gain comes amid mixed performances across the sectors, highlighting the market’s varied responses to the current economic conditions. The All Shares index also saw an uptick, rising by 19.09 points to close … Read more

Mober raises $2m to boost green logistics in the Philippines

Mober

Mober Technology Inc., a trailblazer in the Philippine logistics sector, has successfully closed a $2 million seed funding round, spearheaded by RT Heptagon Holdings with Rex Tiri at the helm. This investment is a significant leap forward in the company’s quest to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into its delivery services, marking a pivotal shift towards … Read more