Marcos officially extends rice import ban until end 2025
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has officially ordered the extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year, in a bid to sustain market stability and assist local farmers from the downward price pressures from imported rice.
McDonald”s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP
Manila, Philippines — McDonald”s Philippines triumphed at this year”s People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards as it bagged the coveted Employer of the Year Award, given to a company showing exceptional business and people management practices.
LANDBANK streamlines digital agri lending with AGRISENSO Plus
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – LANDBANK continues to make agricultural financing more accessible with the integration of online applications under the AGRISENSO Plus Lending Program, allowing farmers to conveniently apply for loans anytime and anywhere, underscoring the Bank”s commitment to simplify access to affordable credit.
South Korea’s chicken, craft beer chain to open in PH this November
Daily Beer, South Korea’s chicken and craft beer restaurant chain, is set to open its first branch in the Philippines soon!
Miss Universe issues statement following pre-pageant incident in Bangkok
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has released a statement following an incident during a pre-pageant activity in Bangkok, Thailand.
National hero proposal for Indonesia”s Suharto sparks backlash
A proposal to include Indonesia’s former military dictator Suharto on a list of national heroes sparked opposition from rights advocates who on Tuesday called the nomination a “betrayal.”
1 dead, many missing after Typhoon Tino submerges houses, cars in Cebu City
At least one person is dead and several other missing after floods spawned by Typhoon Tino swept away houses and vehicles in Cebu City on Tuesday.
‘Pocong” ang multo na nagpakita raw sa Pinoy seaman habang nasa barko
Nakabalot sa tela at may tali ang multo na umano”y nagpakita sa isang Pinoy na seaman habang nakasakay siya sa barko. Ang naturang uri ng multo, tinatawag sa Indonesia na “Pocong.”
Comelec suspends voter registration for 2026 BSKE in Eastern Visayas
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the registration of voters for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Eastern Visayas amid the onslaught of Typhoon Tino in the region.
‘Very important witness’ to appear in next flood control probe hearing –Lacson
Lacson: ‘Very important witness’ to appear in next flood control probe hearing
