Day: February 27, 2025

Makati City: Manulife Philippines anticipates double-digit growth across key financial metrics this year, driven by a strong economy and a growing young population. “I won’t be able to share the exact number, but yes, we target a double-digit growth across our key financial metrics,” said Manulife Philippines president and chief executive officer Rahul Hora in a briefing in Makati City on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the Insurance Commission showed that Manulife Philippines’ net income reached PHP2.77 billion in 2024, up 46.2 percent from PHP1.89 billion in 2023. Premium income also rose to PHP15.83 billion from PHP15.55

Pasay City: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said rehabilitation works will be conducted along Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City starting Thursday evening. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH-South Manila District Engineering Office (SMDEO) stated that the rehabilitation of damaged paved roads of the southbound and northbound portions of the Boulevard will begin at 10 p.m. The project will cover all lanes but will be implemented in phases to avoid further disruptions on the traffic flow in the area. The repairs on the northbound portions are expected to run for almost one year, concluding in January

Boracay: South Korean actor Seo In-guk explored Boracay by trying out the famed crystal kayak, its sun and beach, and the island’s world-class golf course, marking his first official activity as the Philippine Tourism Ambassador for South Korea. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the South Korean celebrity visited the island from February 21 to 23. During his visit, Seo indulged in local culinary delights and experienced the captivating white sand beaches of Boracay. Seo engaged in a round of golf at the Fairways and Bluewater Resort Golf and Country Club, enjoyed the sunset

Paoay: About 1,000 residents, mostly senior citizens and children, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte on Thursday availed of free diagnostic tests and medications courtesy of a foundation assisted by visiting US-based Filipino medical workers. For three days in a row, volunteers and organizers of Hisfootsteps Foundation, together with the Philippine Nurses Association in Tampa Bay, Florida and the Ilocano USA in Gulf Coast, have been reaching out to underserved communities in Laoag, Batac, and Paoay to provide free medical services. According to Philippines News Agency, local health volunteers also provided residents with free consultations, medicines, and various laboratory examinations such as

Oriental Mindoro: The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has confiscated 21,000 liters of illegal diesel petroleum products worth PHP1.26 million in Oriental Mindoro province. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that the suspect, identified as Rommel, was apprehended while distributing and trading the petroleum products in Barangay Del Pilar, Naujan town on February 21. This operation was conducted by the CIDG Oriental Mindoro Provincial Field Unit agents, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Maj. Gen. Torre mentioned that charges are being prepared against the suspect for violating Batas Pambansa 33, which