New PCO chief keeping Castro as she’s ‘a treasure in this gov’t’

Inquirer.net - Oct 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro will remain the Marcos administration’s chief mouthpiece following a recent leadership change in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). PCO acting chief and Secretary Lino Cayetano on Friday confirmed that Castro was staying put even as other appointees from the previous leadership had tendered their courtesy resignations. “Usec

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JG Summit to acquire P519-M Oriental Petroleum shares from unit

Oct 24, 2026

JG Summit to acquire P519-M Oriental Petroleum shares from unit

MANILA, Philippines — JG Summit Holdings Inc. plans to acquire 37.05 billion shares in Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corp. from its wholly owned subsidiary, placing the investment directly with the parent company. The conglomerate’s board said on Friday that it approved the proposed acquisition from JG Summit Capital Services Corp. on Oct. 22. READ: JG Summit

PNB 9-month profit jumps 15% to P21.3B

Oct 24, 2026

PNB 9-month profit jumps 15% to P21.3B

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank (PNB) saw its nine-month net income grow by 15 percent to P21.3 billion as lending expanded and the share of soured loans declined. On Friday, the Lucio Tan-led bank said its earnings in the January-to-September period rose from P18.5 billion a year earlier. READ: PNB first-half profit jumped 17% to

Washington cues $34-m grant to boost ube industry

Oct 24, 2026

Washington cues $34-m grant to boost ube industry

MANILA, Philippines — The US government is providing $34.1 million (about P2 billion) in funding to advance the development of the Philippine ube industry in the next few years. Lee Lipton, Washington’s Ambassador to the Philippines, said the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had awarded the grant under its Food for Progress Program, which supports

International passenger traffic thru NAIA swells by 2.6%

Oct 24, 2026

International passenger traffic thru NAIA swells by 2.6%

MANILA, Philippines — International passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) has held up in the year so far, even posting modest growth despite flight disruptions and soaring airfares that have weighed on global travel for much of 2026. Data from New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC), the operator of the country’s main gateway, showed that

After GCash, PSE chief sets sights on Maya

Oct 24, 2026

After GCash, PSE chief sets sights on Maya

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president and CEO Ramon Monzon is setting his sights on a local listing for Maya, hoping GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s stock market debut will help persuade its rival to follow. “Let’s work on Maya, now that GCash has been listed already,” Monzon said in an interview. READ: Mynt

Newest Chinese swimming sensation is already turning heads, and he’s only 12 years old

Oct 24, 2026

Newest Chinese swimming sensation is already turning heads, and he’s only 12 years old

China may have unearthed another swimming sensation in 12-year-old Hu Rundong, who turned heads by winning gold, setting records and meeting first-class standards at a provincial event this week. Hu emerged as the stand-out performer in the junior swimming division at the 21st Jiangsu Provincial Games, winning five gold and four silver medals across 10 events. Competing in the boys’ 12-year-old category, the Suzhou native competed in breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle and individual medley...

Newest Chinese swimming sensation is already turning heads, and he’s only 12 years old

Oct 24, 2026

Newest Chinese swimming sensation is already turning heads, and he’s only 12 years old

China may have unearthed another swimming sensation in 12-year-old Hu Rundong, who turned heads by winning gold, setting records and meeting first-class standards at a provincial event this week. Hu emerged as the stand-out performer in the junior swimming division at the 21st Jiangsu Provincial Games, winning five gold and four silver medals across 10 events. Competing in the boys’ 12-year-old category, the Suzhou native competed in breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle and individual medley...

Japan debt watcher sees resilient PH economy

Oct 24, 2026

Japan debt watcher sees resilient PH economy

MANILA, Philippines — The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) said the Philippine economy is likely to remain highly resilient to external shocks despite mounting tariff pressures, citing the country’s strong foreign exchange buffers and potential to diversify export markets. “Given its solid foreign currency liquidity position, JCR believes that the Philippines will remain highly resilient

How a Dubai trip to see his mom launched a film career

Oct 24, 2026

How a Dubai trip to see his mom launched a film career

James Durias Arieta came to Dubai with no plan other than to be with his ‘TNT’ mother, a visit that unexpectedly launched his career in cinematography

Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidents

Oct 24, 2026

Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidents

Japan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their cultural traditions without putting lives at risk. Three people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in accidents at autumn festivals across the country in recent weeks. Meanwhile, organisers of another major festival, where two men died in February, have cancelled next year’s event, citing public safety concerns. The...

When extreme weather becomes the norm, are we ready for kids to learn from home?

Oct 24, 2026

When extreme weather becomes the norm, are we ready for kids to learn from home?

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More than 52,700 registration seal badges secured by online sellers, others --BIR

Oct 24, 2026

More than 52,700 registration seal badges secured by online sellers, others --BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue said more than 52,700 certificates of registration with registration seal badges have been secured by online sellers, service providers, and content creators as of October 14.

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