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CAMP LUCERO, CARMEN, NORTH COTABATO — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) base commanders signed a Pledge of Commitment on April 30, vowing to help ensure the peaceful, orderly, and credible conduct of the midterm elections.

Globe is taking real steps to support Filipino students through initiatives that spark passions, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare young people for a world that’s changing faster than ever.

Around 3,800 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers in the central and regional offices of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) will now have access to the social security protection provided by the Social Secur...

Weather agency PAGASA officially declared Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as the start of the dry season. This coincides with the observance of Holy Week, where travel and outdoor activities in the country peak and, consequently, puts a number of Filipinos at r...

The Philippine Navy, through its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, monitored the presence of two People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessels operating in separate locations off the northern coast of Luzon on April 22, 20...

Vista Land is making significant strides in expanding market presence with the launch of 23 new projects across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) recorded a net income of ₱19.7 billion in Q1 2025, vs. ₱18.5 billion for the comparable period a year ago, driven by sustained performance across its core businesses. Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) was at 13.8% for the peri...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has once again secured the top spot in a pre-election survey, solidifying his position ahead of the 2025 midterm polls. In the latest senatorial preference survey conducted by Arkipelago Analytics from April 7 to 12, Senator...

With monkeypox cases having been previously detected in various parts of the Philippines—including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Baguio City—the confirmation of two additional cases in Davao City has prompted Senator Christopher “Bong” Go t...

Higher Ancillary Service (AS) charges led to an increase in transmission charges in consumers’ April 2025 electric bill, according to NGCP.

Nicotine addiction from tobacco products remains a critical public health challenge in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) is alarmed by the rising prevalence of adult tobacco and vape use, as evidenced by the 2023 National Nutrition Survey wh...

Globe is providing free roaming services to Filipinos in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in the wake of a destructive quake that struck the region Friday. This immediate assistance will help Filipinos in affected areas reach their loved ones and access ess...

What was once a quiet and formal courthouse has recently drawn increased attention from Filipino visitors in the Netherlands. Since the recent developments involving former President Rodrigo Duterte, the International Criminal Court (ICC) main courthouse...

The Social Security System (SSS) hailed the Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) for providing a vital safety net to Filipino workers who experienced work-related contingencies in the last five decades as the agency celebrates its golden anniversary.

Globe and GCash have come together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to empower 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) families by providing smartphones to support financial inclusion and improve their daily lives.

Globe is set to connect 100 more Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) to its network in 2025, bringing vital digital services to more underserved communities across the country.