Day: August 25, 2025

Zamboanga city: The Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) on Monday joined Zamboanga City in commemorating National Heroes Day, highlighting the unsung heroes of the past twin siege here carried out by Moro rebels. The solemn occasion held at Plaza Rizal was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony led by City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the nation’s heroes. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Romulo Quemado II, acting commander of Westmincom, highlighted the stories of heroism in Zamboanga City. Quemado recalled the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians who fought

Manila: Easing inflation and slow economic growth provide more room for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to further reduce policy rates during the Monetary Board’s (MB) next meeting, an economist said. According to Philippines News Agency, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort mentioned in a Viber message that the MB would likely continue its easing cycle on Aug. 28, reducing policy rates by another 25 basis points. Ricafort highlighted that local monetary officials have recently signaled potential 50 basis points local policy rate cuts for the remainder of the year, alongside a possible reduction in banks’ reserve

Washington: US President Donald Trump accused major television networks on Sunday of biased coverage and suggested they should lose their broadcast licenses. According to Philippines News Agency, in a post on the US social media company Truth Social, which he owns, Trump claimed that broadcasters ABC and NBC produce overwhelmingly negative coverage of his presidency. “Despite a very high popularity and, according to many, among the greatest 8 months in Presidential History, ABC and NBC FAKE NEWS, two of the worst and most biased networks in history, give me 97 percent BAD STORIES,” he wrote. Trump went further, saying the

Manila: The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) is advocating for the recent postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from December 2025 to November 2026 to be the last deferral of the polls. Evelyn Singson, chairperson of the PPCRV, stated in a radio interview that this should be the final delay, emphasizing the importance of conducting barangay elections regularly as a cornerstone of the nation’s democratic process. According to Philippines News Agency, Singson highlighted that frequent extensions of the terms of elected barangay officials could undermine accountability and diminish public trust. She stressed the necessity of

Davao: The city government on Monday honored the countless struggles and victories of the country’s heroes during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at Quezon Park. Acting Vice Mayor Rigo Duterte, in a speech delivered on behalf of Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte, said the sacrifices of heroes resulted in preserving the Filipino people’s integrity and forging the nation’s liberty. According to Philippines News Agency, Duterte emphasized that the freedom and sovereignty the country enjoys today are a historical treasure, paid for with an ultimate price. He urged the public to honor not just the heroes immortalized in history books, but