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For many Filipinos, the word investing immediately creates distance. It sounds technical.Complicated.Risky. Parang pang ibang tao. People hear words like stocks, mutual funds, REITs, dividends, crypto, portfolios—and quietly decide: “Hindi yata para sa akin ’yan.” And honestly, that reaction makes sense. Why So Many People Feel Left Out of the Conversation Most people were never […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying the President’s message clearly underscores the importance of empowering local government units. In a press statement issued after the President’s address, Domagoso assured the Chief Executive that the City of Manila is ready to repay […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the House of Representatives is ready to translate the priorities outlined by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) into legislation and concrete action. The House chief said the President’s address provides Congress with a clear legislative direction as lawmakers begin work on […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially named global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 as the Philippines’ newest Tourism Ambassadors, recognizing the group not only as a source of national pride, but as one of the country’s finest representatives of Filipino culture. The announcement follows a subtle digital activation over the weekend that gave A’TIN, SB19’s global […]
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) accelerated the government’s farm modernization program in the first half of 2026, deploying more than 1,700 farm machines nationwide as the country edges closer to the mechanization levels needed to make rice farming more productive, resilient and profitable. As of June 30, PhilMech had delivered 1,731 […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered to expedite the construction of the Northbound Interchange Ramp of the Batino Bridge along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Calamba City, Laguna. Marcos gave the directive to alleviate the heavy traffic experienced by motorists, especially large trucks plying the area. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, the road […]
Senator Bong Go commended the Rotary Club of Downtown Manila for nearly half a century of service to Filipino communities as he joined its 48th Induction Ceremonies at the Oriental Palace Restaurant in Quezon City upon the invitation of Chairman Wilbert Loa. Go personally congratulated the organization’s incoming officers and members, led by President Arlene […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the enactment of the Last Mile Schools in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) Act into law, calling it a significant step toward ensuring that every Filipino child has access to quality education regardless of where they live. Pangilinan said Republic Act No. 12321, or the “Last Mile and GIDA Schools […]
The Senate formally opened the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress, ending a nearly eight-week legislative recess as senators resume plenary sessions, take up pending legislative measures, and continue the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. During the opening session, senators convened in plenary, after which they proceeded to the Batasang Pambansa Complex […]
PUP’s Dream S2Dio Is Setting Up a Game-Changing Event The game has changed, and Dream S2Dio is proving it. Dream S2Dio, a section of senior Marketing Management students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, unveils MarkQuests: Under the Gamefluence — a one-day esports-focused academic seminar on May 29, 2026 at Claro M. Recto Hall, […]