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Mindanao's 2 trillion economies
The Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority shows that Mindanao now has two trillion peso economies: the Davao Region at P1.08 trillion and Northern Mindanao at P1.04 trillion. In this column, we will examine these figures. In future columns, I will try to dive deeper into these numbers and what they mean for local businesses, farms, and the general population, which comprise our local economies.
2 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ACEN sees better 2026
Growth may be easing this year for ACEN Corp., but the Ayala-led renewable energy (RE) firm expects to be propelled into acceleration by 2026, as several of its projects begin contributing.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Heart Evangelista discovers everyday surprises at SM Store Makati
In its newly launched campaign, Heart Evangelista rediscovers SM Store Makati, finding \"Everyday Surprises\" and realizing that SM Store truly has it alla testament to its ability to surprise and delight even the most seasoned shoppers.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
IT-BPM bullish on jobs, revenue growth
A leading group of information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) firms anticipates that the industry’s revenues will rise to $40 billion this year, driven by strong demand for the service sector despite recent economic upheavals.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bank your way with BDO's Universal Teller Machine
You think certain bank transactions can only be done at the counter? Not anymore! With BDO’s Universal Teller Machine (UTM), everyday banking has become simpler and more convenient—giving you more ways to choose how you bank.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DFA eyes ‘appropriate action’ vs China over Sandy Cay
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is considering taking “appropriate action” against China after it erroneously claimed that it has seized Sandy Cay, a tiny sandbank near Pagasa Island where a Philippine military facility is located.
2 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Stop exploitation of Vancouver tragedy
EDITORIAL
2 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What James Bond can teach us about investing
In Casino Royale (2006), one of the most intense scenes in the film is when James Bond sits at a poker table with antagonist Le Chiffre, with tens of millions of dollars on the line.
3 min |
April 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH ready to bargain for US tariff cut
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque is looking into providing greater access to key export interests as part of concessions that the United States (US) could ask in exchange for lowering the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Philippine goods.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to hold bilateral talks with Japan PM Ishiba today
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is expected to arrive today, April 29, to meet with President Marcos for bilateral talks on regional maritime security, the Japanese Embassy in Manila disclosed.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA rolls out P20/kilo rice starting May 2
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that its initiative of selling rice at P20 per kilo will be expanded into the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program and participating local government units (LGUs) nationwide, starting on Friday, May 2.
3 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
World mourns with PH
Suspect in Lapulapu festival tragedy in Vancouver charged
6 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipino festival turns into 'darkest day in Vancouver'
The smells of crispy lumpia, caramelized plantains and other Filipino street foods beckoned attendees of a Vancouver festival as they flooded out of a concert on an unusually sunny spring day in the Canadian city.
3 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
North Korea confirms that it dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
North Korea confirmed Monday for the first time that it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Augmentation forces for elections deployed in Cagayan, Isabela
The Police Regional Office-2 has deployed augmentation forces from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-2 and Philippine National Police-Special Action Force in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela to ensure the conduct of credible elections.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dreams of paradise at Bench Fashion Week
For years, Bench Fashion Week (BFW) has not only been a hotspot for must-wear styles, but it has also become a platform for budding fashion creatives and brands to reach the next level, and for seasoned designers to present their latest collections.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Oil prices climb
It’s the last week of April, and motorists are about to feel a pinch from oil price increases.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UNIS members reveal goals for new album 'Swicy,' tour
K-pop girl group UNIS recently made their comeback with the release of the second mini-album “Swicy.”
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bright future ahead
Better things are coming for the Lady Falcons.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNVF, MVP Group ink partnership
The MVP Group, headed by chairman and staunch sports advocate Manuel V. Pangilinan, formalized its ironclad support for the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for the historic staging of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship Philippines 2025 from Sept. 12 to 28.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
New bond series from BPI debuts
The Bank of the Philippine Islands, the Ayala Group's financial services arm, is planning to raise P5 billion from a planned offering and issuance Peso-denominated fixed-rate BPI Supporting Inclusion, Nature, and Growth Bonds due 2026 (BPI SINAG Bonds).
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Toward deepening Japan-Philippines strategic partnership
Warm greetings to the people of the Philippines. I am Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, and I am truly delighted to be visiting your country.
4 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sink or swim
The past two weeks had been very eventful. There was the shock of the death of Pope Francis. Although I'd like to write about the pope, everyone seemed to have written about him that there isn't anything new I can say about him that I haven't read in newspapers, social media, chat groups etc. Suffice to say Pope Francis was much beloved almost universally, Catholics and otherwise.
3 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
EU EOM launches first EU election observation mission in PH
European Parliament member and European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Philippines chief observer Marta Temido led the EU EOM official launch on April 25 at a press conference in Manila, concluding a five-day first visit to the country.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Army foils terror plot in Maguindanao del Sur
Prompt action by military forces, who responded to civilian reports of armed men in Shariff Saydona Mustapha town, successfully thwarted an attempt by a lawless armed group to sow terror in Maguindanao del Sur, an Army officer reported here on Monday.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vietnamese fishing boats sighted in Ilocos Norte?
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is reaching out to local fishermen in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte after reports surfaced that their traditional fishing grounds are being frequented by Vietnamese fishing boats.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SWABE: Cool and smoothly reimagined
Fact: Pinoys love a good cover, almost as much as an original song. Why we have a soft spot for covers is varied, but partly because we like familiarity. Sometimes, we want to be transported back to a good memory when listening to a song we know and love.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Aboitiz Techglomerate: Paving the way for the future with a bold vision
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the holding company of the Aboitiz Group, reported continued momentum in 2024 and outlined a bold, future-ready roadmap during its annual shareholders' meeting held Monday, April 28.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Wake-up call for PH global competitiveness
The inception of the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings survey, as announced recently by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), is a timely and sobering wake-up call for the Philippines.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
7 NPA rebels killed in Negros clashes
A total of seven New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a series of encounters with the military in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, April 27.
1 min |