Manulife Financial Corp., the local arm of insurer The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., has appointed Rachel Marie Vizcarra as its new chief operations officer. Vizcarra has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly in operations and business transformation.
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Tuesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s decision to ban the operations of the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in the country effective 22 July 2024, and committed to assist the displaced Filipino workers with safety nets to ensure that they can have replacement jobs as soon as possible.
Globe welcomes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s vow to enhance connectivity in the country, including leveraging tower-sharing and initiating policy reforms for faster and more efficient network expansion.
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) recorded a net income of ₱21.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, marking a 15 percent increase from ₱18.5 billion during the same period last year. The performance underscores the bank’s disciplined execution, expanding core operations, and strengthening capital base as it drives long-term value creation.
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has declared Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa an “armed and dangerous” fugitive and announced a P15-million bounty for his arrest, intensifying the government’s pursuit of the senator.
International passenger traffic at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rose 2.6 percent year-on-year to 19.93 million from Jan. 1 to Oct. 22, 2026, as demand held firm despite disruptions to global aviation from the Middle East conflict.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to roll out a P2.9-billion fund intended to help agricultural cooperatives expand production and improve their competitiveness, with the agency initially targeting about 12 applicants.