Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia trademark case over unauthorized ticket sales

Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta 07/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific emerged victorious in a trademark dispute in Malaysia, after the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur ruled against travel booking platform MOVE for selling the airline’s tickets without permission. The budget…

Marcos calls for careful review of proposed changes to minors’ criminal liability

07/06/2026

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Marcos on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said any move to lower the minimum age of criminal liability must be carefully studied, even amid a spate of deadly school violence. Speaking to reporters after…

Marcos faults Rodrigo Duterte over inaction on graft allegations

Dexter Cabalza 07/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos publicly criticized his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, for the first time over the alleged failure to address anomalous flood control projects during his administration, saying the current government is now left…

AFP seeks broader LGU support for July 12 West PH Sea Victory Day

Gabryelle Dumalag 07/05/2026

The military is rallying more local governments to declare July 12 as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to commemorate a landmark arbitral tribunal ruling that upheld the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea—waters within its exclusive economic…

Marcos pushes PH as Canada’s mining partner

07/05/2026

VANCOUVER — President Marcos promoted the Philippines as a “responsible” mineral processing hub and a strategic partner in the critical minerals sector as Canadian firms expressed interest in investing in the country. During a high-level dialogue on…

PSEi ends June below 6,100 as geopolitical risks weigh on market

Emmanuel John B. Abris 06/30/2026

MANILA — The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed lower on Tuesday, dropping 1.57 percent, or 96.24 points, to 6,037.17, pulling back below the 6,100 level. Investors remained on the defensive amid persistent geopolitical risks abroad and…

BPI drops interbank transfer fees permanently

Emmanuel John Abris 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate fees for interbank fund transfers across its digital platforms beginning July 1, as part of its 175th anniversary and a broader push for financial…

Filipinos most stressed at workplace – report

Logan Zapanta 06/28/2026

A new report by global analytics firm Gallup Inc. found that Filipino employees are the most stressed in Southeast Asia while also being the most psychologically connected to their work. The Washington-based firm said in its State…

Fuel price rollback of P0.70-P1.20 per liter seen on June 30

Lisbet Esmael 06/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists can expect another round of fuel price cuts on June 30 as concerns over global oil supply continue to ease. Industry estimates released on Friday indicate that diesel prices may be reduced by 70…

Lance Gokongwei bets P2B on PhilWeb in personal deal

Emmanuel John B. Abris 06/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Lance Gokongwei is making a personal bet on gaming technology, committing over P2 billion to acquire a stake in PhilWeb Corp., separate from his roles at the helm of JG Summit Holdings and Robinsons…

SEC flags unauthorized online lender, gym co-ownership scheme

Emmanuel John Abris 06/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued separate advisories warning the public against an unauthorized online lending platform and an unregistered gym investment program, urging consumers to verify entities before transacting. The SEC…

Philippine banking outlook downgraded to negative — Moody’s

Ian Nicolas Cagaral 06/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Moody’s Ratings has downgraded its outlook on the Philippine banking system to “negative” from “stable,” warning that weakening economic conditions and rising loan impairments could strain lenders even as the US-Iran memorandum of understanding…

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