Global key figures in the mortgage industry including European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) Secretary General Luca Bertalot hailed the remarkable success of the recently held first-ever Mortgage Market Global Summit (MMGS) 2025 hosted by the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC).
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COMELEC taps DOST and DICT for secure and transparent 2025 midterm poll
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) wants to ensure a secure, transparent, and reliable midterm election in May 2025 by seeking the expertise of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
LINGKOD TIMOG 2025
The Lingkod Timog Foundation, a non-governmental organization established in 2005, in partnership with the Philippine Marine Corps Foundation Inc. (PMCFI), successfully conducted a two-day Medical Civic Assistance Program (MEDCAP), on March 1 and 2, 2025, benefiting communities in Zamboanga del Norte and the outskirts of Zamboanga City.
MINI BUS NA MAY MUKHA NG LADY SOLON, NA-IMPOUND DAHIL KOLORUM
NA-IMPOUND ang sasakyan na diumano’y ginagamit ng isang lady solon dahil walang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) franchise, hindi tama ang kulay at walang kaukulang permit.
Matinding Pagbatikos Matapos Kondenahin ni Goitia ang Pag-aangkin ng Tsina sa Palawan
SUMIKLAB ang matinding batikos matapos kondenahin ni Dr. Jose Antonio Ejercito Goitia, Chairman Emeritus ng Filipinos Do Not Yield Movement, ang pahayag ng Tsina na bahagi umano ng kanilang teritoryo ang Palawan.
MALAWAKANG JOYRIDE PH INTERDICTION OPERATION MULING ISINAGAWA
SA pangalawang pagkakataon ay nagsagawa ng “Interdiction Operation” ang JoyRide PH nitong Biyernes, Marso 7, 2025, sa kahabaan ng Taft Avenue cor. EDSA, tapat ng Metropoint Mall, tapat ng Heritage Hotel at SM Mall of Asia sa Pasay City.
ASENSO MANILEÑO HAILS COMELEC ACCREDITATION
THE decision of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to include the Asenso Manileno as one of the only 14 local parties to have been accredited as dominant majority party for the 2025 midterm polls was hailed by the party led by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna as its president.
Students of UdM receives allowance from Manila LGU
UNIVERSIDAD de Manila (UdM) President Dr. Felma Carlos-Tria thanked Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo for their genuine and unwavering support for the UdM, as she reported that the distribution of the local government’s allowance for the students had been carried out swiftly and without any hitches.
Goitia: Katapatan sa bandila at sa bansa, importante sa bawat Pilipino
“Importante sa bawat Pilipino ang katapatan sa ating bandila at sa ating bansa.”
Ito ang ipinahayag ni Dr. Jose Antonio “Ka Pep” Goitia, Chairman Emeritus ng People’s Alliance for Democracy and Reform (PADER), Alyansa ng Bayan para sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD) at Liga ng Independencia sa Pilipinas (LIPI), matapos niyang kondenahin ang patuloy na pangangamkam ng bansang Tsina sa Palawan na itinuturing na bahagi ng Pilipinas, batay sa pandaigdigang batas na pinapairal sa ilalim ng International Maritime Law o ang Law of the Sea.
Casino Plus Pays Out ₱99.99M Grand Jackpot! Jin Ji Bao Xi Gold Jackpot Maxed Out!
The wait is over! A lucky player has just made history by hitting the ₱99,999,999.99 Grand Jackpot on Jin Ji Bao Xi Gold with a P88 spin, marking the maximum jackpot possible for this game across all casinos and gaming platforms in the Philippines. This ₱99M jackpot is enough for a single person to buy a brand-new car every five years for the next 495 years.
MR. MALASAKIT
When people hear the name “Mr. Malasakit,” one person immediately comes to mind: Senator Bong Go. His dedication to serving Filipinos, especially during times of crisis, has made him a familiar and trusted figure across the country. Time and again, Senator Go has demonstrated that his top priority is providing assistance, particularly to those facing medical and financial hardships.
ABP Lalahok sa Fire Prevention Month Celebration Ngayong Marso
Kaakibat ng masidhing adhikain na “PARA SA MAS LIGTAS NA PINAS”, nakikiisa ang Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas (ABP) Partylist sa pagdiriwang ng taunang Fire Prevention Month na isinasagawa buong buwan ng Marso na may temang “Pag-iwas Sa Sunog, Hindi Ka Nag-iisa.”
SB19 marks bold new era in P-Pop with genre-defying single “DAM”
A week after announcing the highly anticipated kickoff of their world tour at the prestigious Philippine Arena, Filipino supergroup SB19 continues to cement their place as a true P-Pop trailblazer with the release of “DAM,” the first official single off their upcoming EP, Simula at Wakas.
JOYRIDE PH NAGKASA NG INSPEKSYON LABAN SA ILEGAL, FAKE BIKE RIDERS
NAGSAGAWA ang pamunuan ng Joyride Philippines ng sorpresang inspeksyon sa mga nakaparadang JoyRide bikers sa kahabaan ng PITX nitong Huwebes, February 26, 2025.
Landers Super Crazy Sale 2025 Brings Five Days of Bigger Discounts and Crazier Deals
The wait is over as Landers Superstore kicks off the first Super Crazy Sale of 2025 from February 26 to March 2. Shoppers can look forward to massive discounts on over 5,000 items, along with exclusive dining deals and membership offers. Whether you’re stocking up on essentials or gearing up for a summer adventure, this is your chance to save big while shopping for the best products.
Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Communities: SMDC’s ₱100M Commitment to Culture and the Arts
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is taking significant steps to support the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage, demonstrating its commitment beyond real estate. This vision is embodied in its landmark ₱100 million commitment over the next three years to support the preservation and enhancement of the National Museum.
Pag-IBIG Fund Announces Record ₱55.65-B Dividend in 2024; Regular Savings Earn 6.6%, MP2 Yields 7.1%
Pag-IBIG Fund declared the highest-ever amount of dividends for its members’ savings at the Chairman’s Report 2024 held Thursday at the Philippine International Convention Center.
The Itchyworms to stage “Good Time Show” concert at Newport Performing Arts Theater
Manila, Philippines – Get ready for a night fun, music, and unforgettable banters as The Itchyworms stage their highly anticipated concert, Good Time Show to the Newport Performing Arts Theater on March 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM.
DISQUALIFICATION CASE LABAN SA CWS PARTYLIST INIHAIN SA COMELEC DAHIL SA UMANO’Y VOTE BUYING SA BATANGAS
PORMAL na naghain ng disqualification case sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) si Batangas Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Manalo Ilagan, na siya ring kasalukuyang Vice Mayor ng bayan ng Mataas na Kahoy, laban sa CWS Partylist at sa kinatawan nito na si Congressman Edwin L. Gardiola.
ABP PARTYLIST TOP 14 NA
Umangat na sa ikalabing-apat na pwesto ang Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas (ABP) Partylist batay sa isinagawang survey ng isang market research company para sa 2025 Pre-Election Preferential Survey.
Mayor Honey Lacuna umapela ng panalangin para sa paggaling ni Pope Francis
HINILING ni Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna na taimtim na manalangin ang lahat ng Manileño para sa mabilis at tuluyang paggaling ni Pope Francis sa sakit na bronchitis.
900-M halaga ng luxury cars nasakote ng CIIS-MICP sa Taguig City
NAGKASA ng panibagong operasyon ang operatiba ng Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS- MICP) sa isang warehouse sa Taguig City, araw ng Miyerkules kung saan nakumpiska nila ang may P900 milyong halaga ng hinihinalang smuggled luxury cars.
BI, NBI Hinihimok na Pabilisin ang Deportasyon ng mga Dayuhang Manggagawa ng POGO
HINIHIMOK ng isang solon ang Bureau of Immigration (BI) at National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na pabilisin ang proseso ng deportasyon para sa mga dayuhan na dating nagtrabaho sa Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
DBP income jumps 20% to P7.1-B in 2024
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) net income surged to P7.1-billion in 2024—its highest in the past 10 years—representing a 20% increase from 2023 as the Bank ramped up its lending activities to key sectors in support of the Marcos, Jr. Administration’s socio-economic agenda, a top official said.
Tunay na pag-angat ng buhay prayoridad ni comebacking Cong. Manny Lopez ng Distrito Uno sa Tondo
INILAHAD ni former two-term Congressman Manny Lopez, na ang pagnanais na tunay na maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga residente ang kaniyang prayoridad kaya muli siyang nagbabalik upang tumakbong bilang representative ng First District ng Maynila.
Nasa 18,692 estudyante mula PLM/UdM tatanggap ng P2K bawat isa para sa kanilang allowances-Mayor Honey
Makakatanggap na ang mahigit sa 18,000 college students ng dalawang city-run universities ng Maynila ng kanilang dalawang buwan na monetary assistance.
Mayor Honey Lacuna nagpaalalang huwag makisawsaw sa pulitika
Seryosong nagpaalala si Mayor Honey Lacuna sa lahat ng regular na kawani ng Manila City Hall, na huwag makisawsaw sa pulitika kaugnay ng nalalapit na campaign period para sa mga tatakbong kandidato sa local position.
Php366-M Halaga ng Luxury Cars Nakumpiska ng Bureau of Customs
TINATAYANG aabot sa P366 milyong halaga ng ibat-ibang uri ng hinihinalang smugged luxury cars ang nakumpiska ng Bureau of Customs sa isinagawang operasyon nito sa isang car showroom sa Makati City kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Araw ng mga Puso.
BOC CONFISCATES SMUGGLED HIGH-END VEHICLES
The Bureau of Customs , Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service – Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP), led by Chief Alvin Enciso, conducted an inspection and seized luxury vehicles suspected of being smuggled into the country without proper payment of duties and taxes. The operation took place in Makati City on Monday, February 17.
DBP welcomes new director
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has welcomed the newest member of its Board of Directors — Eddie Abel C. Dorotan, a seasoned banker with over 20 years of vast experience in the areas of investment banking, capital markets, as well as commercial and corporate banking.
