Day: October 14, 2025

Manila: The National Irrigation Authority in Northern Mindanao (NIA-10) has committed to cooperate fully in the investigation into the killing of its former employee, a case that has drawn national attention after a resolution was filed in Congress to probe the death. In an interview on Tuesday, NIA-10 spokesperson Janet Lorono said the agency will assist law enforcement agencies in seeking justice for Niruh Kyle Antatico, former senior legal officer of the agency. According to Philippines News Agency, Antatico, 40, was gunned down by two unidentified motorcycle-riding assailants on Oct. 10 while he was driving his car along the highway

Manila: A possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month has lifted investors’ sentiment, further boosting the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), while the peso closed steady on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the local bourse’s main index rose by 0.39 percent to 6,076.22 points, with the All Shares index increasing by 0.36 percent to 3,668.63 points. Most sectoral gauges also registered gains, led by Mining and Oil, which rose 2.41 percent. Industrial followed with an increase of 0.89 percent, along with Holding Firms at 0.77 percent, Financials at

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will impose the safeguard duty amounting to PHP14 per 40-kg bag of cement, based on the recommendation of the Tariff Commission, for the next three years. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque stated that the safeguard duty on Ordinary Portland Cement Type 1 and Blended Cement aims to ‘level the playing field between domestic manufacturers and importers’. She emphasized that this duty is not expected to be passed on to consumers, as it applies solely to imported cement, accounting for about 3 percent to 4 percent of prevailing retail

Yuzhong: The Philippines recently showcased the excellence and flavor of Filipino products at the opening of the 2025 Jiefangbei International Consumption Festival, one of the most prestigious gatherings of global brands in Yuzhong District, Chongqing Municipality, southwest China. According to Philippines News Agency, through a colorful and inviting booth, the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing displayed the creativity of Filipinos by showcasing products from Oishi, a unique brand close to the hearts of Filipinos that are also popular in Chinese homes; Bebebalm, a skin care brand; and Queens Honey-dipped Banana Chips, a product of OneAsia Trader. Bebebalm won the Gold

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte for claiming that the ultimate goal of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family is to perpetuate themselves in power. Responding to Duterte’s claim that Marcos seeks to remain in power, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro dismissed the statement as baseless. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro criticized Duterte’s allegations as being unfounded and lacking evidence. ‘Puro salita. Puro bintang, walang ebidensya, walang kwenta (All talk. All accusations, no evidence, no substance),’ Castro told Palace reporters, when sought for reaction. In an interview in Zamboanga City, Duterte said