According to a recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), the Philippines is making strides toward achieving upper middle-income status by 2025. Despite facing global economic challenges and domestic issues, the country’s economy showcased remarkable resilience in 2023, reaching a 5.6% growth rate. Although this growth is slower than the 7.6% expansion…
In a groundbreaking advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cancer warning labels on alcohol, highlighting the significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer. Murthy’s advisory reveals that nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade are attributed to alcohol consumption2. Additionally, about 20,000 people die each year…
On Wednesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed renaming North America to “Mexican America,” referencing a founding document from 1814 called “América Mexicana.” Sheinbaum noted that “Mexican America” has been recognized since the 17th century for the northern part of the continent. She stated, “Mexican America, that sounds nice.” Sheinbaum’s suggestion came in response to U.S. President-elect…
In a significant policy shift, Meta has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program. Instead, the social media giant plans to implement a community notes program, which will be written and managed by users—mirroring a similar initiative by X (formerly Twitter).
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has unveiled its latest initiative, the Philippine Dive Experience, to promote the country’s renowned diving.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an Executive Order to reorganize the National Security Council (NSC), removing Vice President Sara Duterte and former presidents from its membership. The Executive Order, signed on December 30, 2024, underscores the need for the NSC to adapt to evolving national security challenges and ensure its members uphold and protect…
San Pascual, Masbate – Early this week, three Filipino fishermen made an unexpected discovery while out at sea: an underwater drone believed to be of Chinese origin. The fishermen from Barangay Iniwaran in San Pascual found the device floating about nine kilometers off the coast. The drone, marked with the identifier “HY-119,” was promptly turned…
FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – The Army’s modernization thrust is on track. This is how Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido described the Army’s modernization program that will bolster its shift to territorial defense and will help it fulfill its vital land defense role under the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) during a…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Republic Act 12116, a record-breaking P6.326 trillion national budget for 2025. The signing ceremony occurred at Malacañang Palace on December 30, 2024, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. The 2025 budget, initially proposed at P6.352 trillion, was meticulously reviewed and reduced by P194 billion. President Marcos exercised…
