Day: July 15, 2025

Manila: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. still enjoys the full trust and confidence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. despite recent rumors surrounding his previous Maltese citizenship, Malaca±ang said Tuesday. ‘Secretary Gibo still enjoys the trust and confidence of the President,’ Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said during a Palace press briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro confirmed that Marcos was fully aware of Teodoro’s past dual citizenship status and that the matter had long been addressed. ‘Opo, alam po [ng Pangulo], kasi nasa records naman po iyan, even the Comelec pati iyong Commission

Makati: The Philippines recorded an impressive growth over the past 15 years but structural reforms to boost job creation could help accelerate economic growth to as high as 6.8 percent, transforming the country into a middle-class society by 2040, the World Bank said. According to Philippines News Agency, in its Country Growth and Jobs Report released on Tuesday, the World Bank said the Philippines was able to post rapid growth, doubling its gross domestic product (GDP) since 2010. The report noted that 11.7 million jobs were created which led to a record low 3.8 percent unemployment rate in 2024. “Job

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program (WGP) not only helps address involuntary hunger by providing food assistance but also transforms the way Filipino families think about nutrition. According to Philippines News Agency, the WGP is the flagship program of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. against involuntary hunger, wherein food-poor families receive PHP3,000 monthly in food credits, which can be used to buy healthy food items from DSWD-accredited stores. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said through the WGP, the agency is teaching beneficiaries how to make better food choices and prepare healthy

New taipei city: Strong Group-Philippines downed the Japan Developmental Team, 79-67, Monday night to secure its second win in the 44th William Jones Cup at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City. The Filipinos led 39-33 at halftime but faced a challenge as Japan hit two consecutive triples to tie the game. According to Philippines News Agency, former NBA player Andre Roberson and DJ Fenner spearheaded a decisive 31-14 run, pushing Strong Group to a 70-53 lead with just over six minutes left in the game. Head coach Charles Tiu acknowledged the physical toll on his team from the previous

Davao city: Jamie Barnes of Cagayan de Oro carded a 70 on Tuesday to claim his fourth straight title in the boys’ 7-10 category of the ICTSI Apo Golf Junior PGT Championship in Davao City. Barnes finished with a tournament-best three-under 141 total. Cebu’s Kvan Alburo placed second with a 76 and a 153, while Revilleza settled for third with an 85 and a 156. According to Philippines News Agency, Barnes expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, “I hit a couple of 9-iron shots that set up birdie chances on Nos. 11 and 12 — and I made them.