The new team is aimed at tackling crime on the city's buses, roads, and trams.
Oct 30, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — East West Banking Corp.’s net income fell by 24.2 percent to P5 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from P6.6 billion a year earlier, as heightened credit risks weighed on otherwise stronger operations. On Friday, the Gotianun family-led bank said it booked P15.9 billion in provisions for expected credit losses, citing
MANILA, Philippines — Two companies linked to tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan received a P5.8-million fine for repeatedly missing the reporting deadlines that the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) imposed as part of a merger clearance. According to the antitrust watchdog, it found Pilipinas Enterprise Management Holdings Inc. (PEMHI) and Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) liable for violating the
MANILA, Philippines — As more passengers flock to transport terminals on Friday ahead of the Undas break, Yolanda Reynoso and other food vendors also work long hours as they try to at least break even. “Matumal po ang benta, ang daming tao pero walang pera.” (Sales are poor. There are so many people, but they
A broken train has caused multiple services to be cancelled, delayed or terminated
MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking the withdrawal of two government circulars aimed at accelerating power project integration, saying these violate its exclusive mandate over the country’s transmission network. In a position paper, the local market’s sole grid operator expressed its “vehement opposition” to the circulars released by the
The A6 main road in expected to be closed for 'some time'
MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions were advised on Friday to consider postponing their cemetery visits until after Undas, or the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as large crowds and hot weather brought by the Super El Niño are expected to pose health risks. Manila Mayor
MANILA, Philippines—Those who wish to visit their departed loved ones at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City for Undas will have to prepare for a large crowd from Saturday (October 31) until All Saints’ Day on Sunday (November 1). The management of this cemetery is expecting more than 99,000 visitors. “We expect that the
Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference before the start of his crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 30.
The International Criminal Court"s (ICC) trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will open on November 30, with judges first asking him whether he admits guilt or pleads not guilty.
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MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Friday as rising global oil prices and concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 0.44 percent, or 25.23 points, to close at 5,680.35. The broader all-shares index declined by 0.51 percent. READ: US could strike Iran this weekend,