Day: May 4, 2025

Subic Bay: Filipino athlete Darell Johnson Bada emerged victorious in the men’s junior elite category at the 2025 NTT Asia Triathlon Cup held at Subic Bay. Bada completed the race with an impressive time of 1 hour, 1 minute, and 45 seconds, outpacing Japan’s Main Takata who finished in 1:02:10, and fellow Filipino John Michael Lalimos who clocked in at 1:02:26. According to Philippines News Agency, Bada attributed his success to a strategic breakaway during the run phase following a challenging swim and bike segment. “I really wanted to win so I did my best. The swim was very hard,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to four iconic Filipino women who he said shaped the country’s soul through art, music, film, and food, as he posthumously conferred them the Presidential Medal of Merit for their lasting contributions to Philippine culture. According to Philippines News Agency, the solemn ceremony at Malaca±an Palace saw Marcos honor National Artist for Film and Broadcast Nora Aunor, music legend Pilita Corrales, film icon Gloria Romero, and internationally acclaimed chef Margarita Fores. Marcos referred to them as ‘undeniably icons’ who gave voice and identity to the Filipino spirit. In his address, Marcos expressed

Washington: The Philippines is optimistic about reaching a fairer trade deal with Washington following what officials described as ‘very positive’ talks with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on May 2. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go, who led the high-level delegation in Washington, D.C., said the discussions with USTR Jamieson Greer ‘went very well.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Go was joined by Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque and Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez. The Philippine delegation sought tariff relief after US President Donald Trump imposed a 17-percent reciprocal

Manila: The United States has reinforced its commitment to the Philippines’ infrastructure modernization efforts by continuing the support and raising funding for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) despite the Trump administration halting some US government financing programs in different countries. According to Philippines News Agency, Office Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go stated that the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has increased its grant funding for the pre-feasibility study of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Cargo Railway from USD2.5 million (PHP138.8 million) to USD3.8 million. Go mentioned that the expanded grant was conveyed

Manila: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) received PHP7.72 billion worth of investments from January to March this year, more than triple compared to the investments it facilitated in the same period in 2024 at PHP2.49 billion. BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang attributed the surge in investments to the government-owned and controlled corporation’s properties, particularly the New Clark City in Tarlac and Camp John Hay in Baguio City. According to Philippines News Agency, Bingcang stated, “The BCDA’s strong performance is a testament to the private sector’s steadfast confidence in the long-term potential of our economic zones,