Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to enhance its global long-haul operations with the deployment of two cutting-edge Airbus A350-1000 aircraft by December 2025, marking a decisive step in its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, procured through a long-term lease agreement with BOC Aviation, are expected to bolster the airline’s international competitiveness while aligning with…
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation has secured a Php 3.975 billion (approximately US$68 million) loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to finance the construction of its newest solar energy facility in Pangasinan, the 113-megawatt Citicore Solar Pangasinan 2. The project is a key component of the country’s accelerating transition toward renewable power and…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to set aside their differences and work toward national healing, issuing a message on 8 December 2025 that urged collective reflection and prayer at a moment of social strain and political uncertainty. Tied to a major religious observance, the appeal placed unity at the center of the…
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched a sweeping nationwide crackdown on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), executing thousands of operations in a bold move to dismantle a shadowy network of online gambling enterprises linked to human trafficking, cybercrime, and corruption. The law-enforcement blitz follows the passage of the Anti-POGO Act of…
In a troubling escalation of violence against the Philippine press, a prominent radio broadcaster in Surigao del Sur was gunned down in broad daylight, prompting urgent calls for justice and intensified scrutiny of press freedom under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. Veteran Broadcaster Erwin Segovia Killed in Broad Daylight On July 21, 2025, Erwin Labitad…
In a strategic show of force and cooperation, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed their largest-ever joint military training program in August 2025. The 15-day exercise, dubbed Exercise Alon 25, brought together more than 3,600 personnel across land, air, maritime, and cyber domains, reinforcing a growing alliance…
Widespread rainfall continues to sweep across much of the Philippines this week as the combined effects of the northeast monsoon, a shear line, and the lingering remnants of Tropical Depression Wilma disrupt daily life and displace thousands. Authorities have issued multiple weather warnings as flooding, landslides, and rough seas threaten vulnerable communities—particularly in Luzon, Visayas,…
As the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games approach, the Philippine tennis team is set to make a determined push for podium placements, aiming to reinforce its status as a regional contender. The competition, which takes place from December 9 to 20, 2025, in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand, will challenge the squad to match and surpass…
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has authorized the expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park (WCIP) in Balamban, Cebu, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the province’s status as a heavyweight industrial and manufacturing hub in the Central Visayas. Through Proclamation No. 710, signed on October 16, 2024, by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the government…
Tropical Depression Wilma may have lost its intensity, but the storm’s lingering effects continue to batter the Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions with relentless rainfall and flood threats. As of December 7, the system has weakened into a low-pressure area, yet heavy rain tied to the storm’s remnants and an active shear line poses an…
Japan has voiced strong unease over a potential French move to invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to the 2026 G-7 summit, cautioning that such a decision could fracture the unified front the bloc has maintained on key global issues, particularly its increasingly tough stance on China. Tokyo Warns of Strategic Risks Amid Tensions With Beijing…
The San Beda Red Lions secured their return to the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball finals after a narrow 84–81 victory over the Benilde Blazers in the decisive Game 3 of the semifinals, setting up a high-stakes championship duel with long-time rivals, the Letran Knights. The win, delivered on 7 December at the Smart Araneta…
The Philippines is confronting a sharp and accelerating rise in HIV infections, marking the fastest-growing epidemic of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. Public health data shows a surge that has outpaced global trends, prompting mounting concern among health authorities and renewed calls for urgent national action. Escalating Infections Signal a Deepening Public Health Crisis…
Philippine officials say a Chinese outpost in the South China Sea fired three signal flares toward a Philippine patrol plane on 6 December 2025, the latest in a series of tense encounters over disputed waters that are critical for regional security and global trade. Flares Fired At Fisheries Patrol Over Subi Reef The incident occurred…