Philippine Stocks Rise on Lower Oil Prices, Peso Remains Steady

Manila – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) experienced a significant rally on Tuesday, buoyed by a decline in oil prices, while the peso closed nearly flat against the U.S. dollar.

According to Philippines News Agency, assistant research ma…

Defense Secretary Teodoro Calls on ASEAN Veterans to Uphold Regional Peace

Pasay City – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has urged military veterans from the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to actively promote peace and stability in the region.

Accor…

BSP Set to Introduce Paleng-QR Cashless Payment System in Negros Oriental

Negros Oriental – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is gearing up to launch the Paleng-QR PH Program, a cashless payment system, in local markets across Negros Oriental, with plans to roll it out early next year.

According to Philippines News Ag…

Two Alleged Fake Dentists Apprehended in Butuan City

Butuan City – Police authorities in Butuan City arrested two women on Sunday afternoon for illegally practicing dentistry in Barangay Villa Kanangga. The arrests were made following reports from concerned citizens and the Philippine Dental Association…

DSWD Clarifies No Backlogs in Social Pension Payouts for Senior Citizens

Manila – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has confirmed that there are no backlogs in distributing the PHP500 monthly social pension to over 4.1 million indigent senior citizens in the Philippines.

According to Philippines New…

Manila Reopens Lagusnilad Underpass After Rehabilitation

Manila – The Lagusnilad underpass in Manila, located along Taft Avenue, was reopened on Tuesday after its rehabilitation was completed. The reopening was led by Mayor Honey Lacuna in a simple ceremony.

According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Lac…

PNP Awaits DILG Decision on Appeal of Dismissed Quezon City Police Officer

Quezon City – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stated that the future of Lt. Col. Mark Julio Abong, a police officer involved in a bar incident in Quezon City, is currently pending the decision of the Department of the Interior and Local Gover…