Security Bank Corp. has placed CEO Victor Lee in temporary charge of its wholesale banking division following the departure of executive John Cary Ong, as the bank maintains continuity in one of its key business segments. Read more »
The Sandiganbayan has terminated the remaining proceedings in Civil Case No. 0141 after the PCGG stopped presenting evidence on unresolved Marcos asset claims, effectively closing the decades-long forfeiture case. Read more »
In a joint statement released Thursday, May 28, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Manila is working on establishing a long-term petroleum stockpiling system, including the development of new storage facilities. Read more »
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Region 7’s total fertility rate fell to 1.7 children per woman, dropping below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to maintain population growth. Read more »
The Cebu Mangoes Festival 2026 returns to The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City with mango-themed food, cultural events, competitions, and community activities celebrating Cebu’s iconic fruit. Read more »
The Philippines and Thailand have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, economic growth, people-to-people exchanges, and regional security following high-level talks in Cebu. Read more »
