One of the first naturally spawned mackerel tuna fry, photographed under a microscope three days after hatching. PHOTO BY SEAFDEC/AQD

SEAFDEC achieves world’s first natural captive spawning of mackerel tuna

FOR THE first time, a mackerel tuna — also known as kawakawa and long considered nearly impossible to breed — has reproduced naturally in...
Overseas Filipinos sent home $26 billion in cash cushions in the first nine months of 2025, up by 3.2 percent from the same period last year. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Cash remittances up 3.6% in November 2025

Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached USD2.91 billion in November 2025, up 3.6 percent from USD2.81 billion in November 2024, according to...

Guimaras food inflation inches up to –5.1% in Dec. 2025

GUIMARAS – Food prices in this island province rose slightly in December 2025, with inflation at –5.1 percent for all-income households and –5.9 percent...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to reduce a total of 50 basis points from key rates this 2026 as inflation is seen to go back to the central bank’s target band. PHOTO COURTESY OF METROBANK.COM.PH

BSP ‘confident’ no need for intervention yet after peso’s record low vs US dollar...

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is continuously monitoring the peso-US dollar exchange after peso dipped to its lowest level in history at P59.46 against...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. graced the landmark launch of Globe and Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service in the Philippines, a breakthrough initiative aimed at expanding digital inclusion and ensuring no Filipino is left offline. Joining him during the historic event (from left) were Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, Globe Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Taguig City District Representative Jorge Daniel Bocobo, and Starlink Senior Partnerships Manager Damien Innes.

PBBM witnesses launch of Globe–Starlink partnership for universal mobile connectivity

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessed the launch of a landmark partnership between Globe Telecom and Starlink aimed at delivering universal mobile connectivity...
Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, and PalawanPay were recognized at the 12th International Finance Awards for their innovation and excellence.

Palawan Group of Companies Marks 2025 as Record-Breaking Year, Celebrating 40 Years of Service

The Palawan Group of Companies closed its 40th anniversary in 2025 on a historic high, earning an unprecedented number of awards and marking a...

8 Tips for Creating an Easy-to-Follow Payment Schedule for Your Business Suppliers and Contractors

For any type of business, building good relationships with suppliers and contractors is key to maintaining smooth operations. One of the best ways to...

Tax perks for garment makers launched

THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) is rolling out incentives to lower operating costs for Philippine garment manufacturers amid what it described as...
Photo courtesy of St. Paul University Iloilo

St. Paul University Iloilo honors 13 exemplary Paulinians as the Paulinian Aces in Universal...

ILOILO City — St. Paul University Iloilo (SPUI), under the esteemed leadership of Sr. Teresita Baricaua, SPC, president of the university, proudly recognized thirteen...
MORE Electric and Power Corporation linemen performed power restoration activities on Nov. 5, 2025 after several areas in Iloilo City experienced power interruptions due to Typhoon “Tino.” MORE POWER/FACEBOOK PHOTO

45 electric coops receive P2.8-B loans in 2025 – NEA

AROUND P2.8-billion worth of state-funded loans were facilitated by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) in 2025, benefiting 45 electric operatives. Citing data released by its...