Image via Philippine Eagle Foundation | Bayani named to Philippine Eagle Chick 32 by adopter Nico Herth of Procon Grumbach - one of the sponsor of foundation. The Philippine Eagle Foundation has officially introduced its newest feathered resident to the world through a recent social media announcement. This young raptor is formally designated as Philippine Eagle Chick 32 and has been given the name Bayani. As the offspring of the eagles Dakila and Sinag, Bayani represents a significant milestone for the foundation’s ongoing conservation breeding program. Now entering its third month of life, Bayani was successfully produced through cooperative artificial insemination. This scientific approach is a vital part of the efforts to bolster the population of the Philippines' national bird. The name Bayani, which translat...

The Department of Energy (DOE) has officially announced a massive adjustment in pump prices effective for the week of March 10 to 16, 2026. In an unprecedented move to shield consumers from a single, overwhelming price shock, the DOE and local oil companies have agreed to implement these hikes on a staggered basis. ​The adjustments, triggered by severe supply disruptions such as the war in the Middle East, represent some of the highest weekly increases in recent years. ​ According to the DOE, the price increase for gasoline is ₱7.00 – ₱13.00 per liter, ₱17.50 – ₱24.25 per liter for diesel, and ₱32.00 – ₱38.50 per liter for kerosene. ​ A series of increases will be implemented following the surge of oil prices in the world market. Dubai crude increased by $18.00 per barrel. Likewise, the price of gasoline increased by $22.00 per barrel on the international market, along with diesel. Kerosene respectively increased by $46.00 to $75.00 per barrel, based on data provided by the DOE. Check...

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Department of Agriculture | Binabantayan ang Epekto ng Tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan; Pondo para sa mga Magsasaka, Nakahanda Na Halagang ₱100-Milyon na fuel subsidy para sa magsasaka at mangingisda nakahanda na ayon sa Department of Agriculture. Sa gitna ng lumalalang tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan, kinumpirma ng Department of Agriculture (DA) na masusi nilang pinag-aaralan ang posibleng maging epekto nito sa sektor ng agrikultura sa Pilipinas. Ayon kay DA Spokesperson at Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa, hindi matatawaran ang pagkabahala ng ahensiya hinggil sa kung ano ang maaaring maging "long-term impact" ng kaguluhan. Bagama't malayo ang sentro ng giyera, ang pandaigdigang daloy ng kalakalan at presyo ng langis ay direktang nakakaapekto sa gastos sa produksyon ng mga lokal na magsasaka at mangingisda. Sa ...

AI Generated Image | A customer paying in store using Google Pay In a significant stride towards a cashless economy, Google officially launched Google Wallet and Google Pay in the Philippines on Tuesday, November 18. This major development, announced in partnership with Visa and the FinTech Alliance, fundamentally upgrades the digital payment landscape for millions of Filipino Android users, moving beyond traditional QR codes to embrace the global standard of tap-and-go convenience. Key Partnerships Unlock Digital Access The rollout immediately provides support across several leading financial institutions and platforms, allowing users to consolidate their cards and accounts onto their Android phones or Wear OS devices for secure, contactless payments. ​ Initial Bank and Issuer Partners (Total ...

Photo Courtesy of Manulife Philippines | Manulife Philippines President and CEO Rahul Hora, Chief Corporate Solutions and Alternative Distribution Officer Erwin Go, and Vice President and Head of Corporate Solutions Cheryl Asinas formalize the partnership with Social Security System President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Carlo and Executive Vice President for Investments Sector Ernesto D. Francisco, Jr. A significant move to strengthen the financial resilience of Filipino families has been made with the extension of Group Credit Life Insurance coverage to surviving spouse pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS). This initiative was formally signed by Manulife Philippines and the SSS during a ceremonial contract signing held at the SSS head office in Diliman, Quezon City. In a press rele...

Logo of Gcash| Gcash Launched Virtual US Account GCash, the most successful fintech app in the Philippines, has launched a new feature that allows users to receive US dollars from anyone in the United States—companies, OFWs, clients, or donors. This new feature, called the Virtual US Account, is powered by Meridian Payments US, which issues and maintains the account under a “for benefit of” arrangement. To create a Virtual US Account, users must be fully verified, at least 18 years old, have at least one valid Philippine ID, and maintain good GCash account standing. When opening the US bank account through the GCash app, users will be required to submit a valid ID and take a selfie for verification. Since GCash does not have full control over this service, users are encouraged to carefully read the Terms of Servic...

AI generated image | New building constructed on the slope mountain and the flooded houses down the hill Cebu City authorities and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have launched a dual investigation into "The Rise at Monterrazas," a luxury residential complex, following unprecedented flooding in Barangay Guadalupe. Local residents are linking the high-end project, which involves sculpting a hillside into a "rice terraces–like" design, to the severe flooding that occurred during Typhoon Tino. They report the floodwaters reached near-rooftop levels, a phenomenon locals say is new to the area. The official probes are focusing heavily on allegations of massive deforestation at the site. The DENR Region 7 revealed a dramatic loss of tree cover: an inventory...

The Philippine government is doubling down on its commitment to local agriculture, with an executive decision to extend the temporary ban on rice imports until the end of the year. The move, announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., aims to solidify the recent, albeit fragile, gains in the farmgate price of palay (unmilled rice) for the nation's rice growers. ​ A Policy Pivot to Protect Local Prices ​President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s approval on Sunday signals a clear priority: shielding domestic producers during the peak harvest season . While the initial import suspension, implemented in September, provided a brief uplift, prices of palay began to sag again as the original October 31st deadline approached. ​According to Secretary Laurel, the President recognized that the import suspension’s "significant effect on the farmgate price of palay" far outweighed its minimal impact on retail prices and the national rice supply. The impending Exe...

With a fast-paced lifestyle these days, having ready access to credit can be a lifesaver. CIMB Bank Philippines, which is a top digital bank, provides Revi Credit, which is a convenient loan product for financial ease. Whether you require funds for emergency use, for business, or other personal expenditure, Revi Credit offers a revolving credit line with the flexibility to take a term loan. But what is it, and how does it work, and is it for you? In this review, we'll summarize the features, interest rates and advantages of CIMB Revi Credit to assist you in making a decision. What is CIMB Revi Credit? CIMB Revi Credit is a revolving facility that enables eligible users to take cash advances up to their approved amount and repay it in a flexible manner. If your credit limit is at ₱100,000 or higher, you can repurpose 30% of this as a term loan with a tenor of up to 3 years, and 70% remains as revolving credit. This hybrid product turns Revi Credit into an adaptable finan...

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has released its latest report on the Volume of Production of Agriculture and Fisheries for the first quarter of 2025, revealing notable trends across key sectors. The data highlights a 7.4% increase in crops production, a 9.3% rise in poultry output, and a 1.5% growth in fisheries compared to the same period in 2024. These figures underscore the resilience and evolving dynamics of the country’s agri-fishery industry.   Crops Production: Sugarcane and Tobacco Lead Expansion The total volume of crops production reached 26.94 million metric tons, marking a 7.4% year-on-year increase. Sugarcane emerged as the top performer, with output surging by 19% to 12.10 million metric tons, accounting for nearly 45% of total crops production. Tobacco also saw an extraordinary 80.4% growth, though its overall volume remained modest at 20.49 thousand metric tons. Other gainers included cacao (up 23.6%) and rubber (up 13.6%), signaling dive...

Election is the autocratic time for a nation, the dramatic, and the chance to select the next best leader for a national and local government. In the Philippines so many cases of vote buying, hijacking, blocking of ballot case delivery and vote manipulation results. Smartmatic is a company provider of electoral materials such as vote-counting machines and materials. The results will be automatically directed to the main office of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) but this system still uses paper, pen and the actual presence of voters in the precinct.  Blockchain technology will change the system into a decentralized voting system, that can't be hijacked, can't be altered or hacked, and can't be manipulated. This Blockchain Voting system will help to solve the problem of untrustworthy National and Local election results. How it's going to work and how to build our Nation with integrity and reputation?  The Department Of Information And Communications Techno...