Filipino crew safe amid deadly hantavirus scare
Global health authorities are closely monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Netherlands-registered MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Philippine officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members on board have tested negative for the virus and remain in good condition.
Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March
Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.
SM Hotels Sweep Multiple Honors at Global Awards
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.
DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH
The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.
House impeaches VP Duterte anew
Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on Monday, after 255 lawmakers endorsed the complaint resolution that will be transmitted to the Senate for trial. The total was more than double the minimum requirement of 106 votes and 40 higher than the 215 votes that backed a largely similar complaint last year, which was later stopped by the Supreme Court from proceeding to a Senate trial. During Monday’s vote, 26 lawmakers voted against the impeachment resolution, while nine abstained. Duterte was impeached over allegations of unexplained wealth, betrayal of public trust, graft, and misuse of confidential funds. The vote came shortly after a change in leadership in the Senate.
