Day: October 30, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday night joined boxing fans in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ‘Thrilla in Manila,’ the legendary 1975 bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos arrived with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and was welcomed by boxing legend and former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, founder and CEO of MP Promotions. The event, dubbed ‘Thrilla in Manila 2,’ also saw the presence of Araneta City owner and former Sen. Mar Roxas II and Araneta Group of Companies chairperson Jorge Araneta. Marcos witnessed a middleweight clash

Manila: Malaca±ang on Thursday affirmed that the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) will continue as the legitimate governing body of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the postponement of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The Office of the President (OP) stated that due to the absence of an election, the BTA will maintain its full powers and authority throughout the extended transition period until new officials are either elected or appointed. According to Philippines News Agency, the OP emphasized that any changes in the composition of the BTA during the transition period remain under its jurisdiction, as dictated

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) achieved a 100 percent success rate in the 2025 Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0, with all 10 of its surveyed branches receiving top marks for outstanding public service. According to Philippines News Agency, out of 904 government agencies evaluated nationwide, only 59 were recognized, and GSIS accounted for 10 of those awardees. The GSIS branches in Iloilo and General Santos received Gold Awards for earning ‘Excellent’ ratings, the highest recognition given to government offices with scores between 95 percent and 100 percent. Eight other offices – the GSIS Head

Manila: The Philippines has successfully secured a PHP8.7 million grant from the Adaptation Fund (AF) to develop a climate adaptation project aimed at strengthening the resilience of farmers in Mindanao and safeguarding the country’s food security, as announced by the Department of Finance (DOF). According to Philippines News Agency, the grant was approved by the AF Board during its 45th Board Meeting held from October 6 to 10 in Bonn, Germany. A grant represents financial aid provided by governments or development partners that does not require repayment. The Adaptation Fund is a global climate fund dedicated to supporting projects that

Manila: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has projected that October’s inflation will settle within a range of 1.4 percent to 2.2 percent. This outlook is shaped by a mix of factors affecting the country’s economy. According to Philippines News Agency, the BSP identified potential upward price pressures for the month, which include increased prices of essential commodities such as rice, fish, vegetables, and electricity. Additionally, the depreciation of the peso is expected to contribute to these pressures. However, the BSP noted that these could be partially mitigated by the reduction in prices of oil, meat, and fruits. The BSP