Day: May 7, 2025

Milan: The Philippines is projected to become a USD2 trillion economy by 2050, maintaining its strong economic growth momentum, as stated by Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. Speaking at the Philippine Economic Dialogue in Milan, Italy, Balisacan detailed the country’s robust economic performance and investor-friendly policies to European business leaders and financial stakeholders. According to Philippines News Agency, Balisacan emphasized the Philippines’ current economic size of USD392 billion and its progress as a rising middle-income country, supported by a population of 114 million with a median age of 27. He stated, “At our current growth

Malolos: Senate candidates under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition highlighted the importance of implementing more infrastructure projects and enforcing stricter budget oversight to drive economic growth and sustain job creation in local communities. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a stable annual employment growth rate of 96.1 percent in March. Former senator Panfilo Lacson, speaking at a press conference in Malolos, Bulacan, emphasized the economic benefits of large-scale infrastructure projects, citing the Bulacan Airport as an example. Lacson explained that once the airport becomes fully operational, it will significantly boost economic activities and

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Wednesday the arrest of two Chinese nationals accused of kidnapping three foreigners in Batangas. The suspects, aged 27 and 29, were detained by PNP operatives at a police checkpoint in Bacoor, Cavite on May 3. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspects attempted to evade arrest when initially stopped but were eventually captured after a brief pursuit in a residential area. The two are accused of abducting two Chinese nationals and a Korean national in Barangay Balaytigue, Nasugbu, Batangas on May 2. The victims were released the next day following ransom negotiations.

Manila: National University (NU) defeated University of Santo Tomas (UST), 25-23, 25-23, 25-23, Wednesday in the semifinal round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Starring Leo Ordiales and Jade Alex Disquitado, the Bulldogs rebounded from last Saturday’s loss to forge a title showdown with Far Eastern University (FEU). According to Philippines News Agency, the best-of-three championship series will start on Sunday at 1 p.m., also at the Big Dome. “Last night, I really had trouble sleeping because I had so many things on my mind. I just kept thinking positively so I wouldn’t

Malaca±ang: The Philippine government has officially launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at ending insurgency and fostering sustainable peace through the issuance of Memorandum Circular (MC) 83, which mandates the adoption of the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace and Development (NAP-UPD) 2025-2028. This plan is set to serve as a strategic framework for the nation’s peace and development efforts over the next few years. According to Philippines News Agency, MC 83 was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on May 2. The memorandum outlines specific action plans and strategies designed to operationalize a whole-of-nation approach to address the root causes