Philippines ‘concerned’ over China’s drills near Taiwan, says they undermine regional stability
A TV screen in Taipei flashes a news report of China’s “Justice Mission 2025” military drills around Taiwan on Dec. 29, 2025. — REUTERS/TSAI HSIN-HANTHE Philippine Defense department on Wednesday said it was “deeply concerned” over China’s massive military drills
Budget reforms fall short in absence of participatory, accountability mechanisms
HANDOUT COURTESY OF OFFICE OF SEN. GATCHALIANBy Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE country’s budget process remained “opaque” even as the government introduced several transparency reforms last year, analysts said, as the recently ratified 2026 national budget awaits President Ferdinand R. Marcos,
Selective accountability threatens to undercut Philippine anti-graft push
VARIOUS religious and civil society groups joined the second Trillion Peso March along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Quezon City, Nov. 30. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter PHILIPPINE anti-corruption efforts risk losing their deterrent
Marcos calls for discipline, unity
Marcos calls for discipline, unity - BusinessWorld Online VIBRANT fireworks lit up the night sky during the 2026 New Year revelry at the Quezon Memorial
235 firework-related injuries logged
235 firework-related injuries logged - BusinessWorld Online A CHILD presses on a head wound while waiting for treatment at the East Avenue Medical Center-Emergency Department
35 scam hub victims return to PHL
35 scam hub victims return to PHL - BusinessWorld Online Police raided a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in a building in Parañaque City.
Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 2
Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 2 - BusinessWorld Online MAYON Volcano spews ash and lava as seen from Legaspi City, Albay on June 11,
22 hurt in Cotabato New Year’s Eve grenade attack
COTABATO CITY — Two men riding a motorcycle together left 22 revelers, including children, wounded after a grenade attack at Barangay Dalapitan in Matalam town in Cotabato at about midnight on Wednesday. Lt. Col. Arniel C. Melocotones, Matalam police chief, and
Colliers says housing prices may have recovered in Q4
The Veranda at Arca SouthRESIDENTIAL property prices may have picked up in the fourth quarter after the slump a quarter earlier, Colliers Philippines said. “Similar to what we have seen previously, the fourth quarter is traditionally a strong quarter for residential
Balance of CARS program funding worth P3.99 billion due for release this year — BoI
Balance of CARS program funding worth P3.99 billion due for release this year — BoI - BusinessWorld Online REUTERSTHE Board of Investments (BoI) said it