The country’s electronic exports are now projected to grow by as much as seven percent this year, reversing the previous estimate of flat growth, as the United States’ (US) planned higher tariffs on foreign-made semiconductors have so far remained merely a threat. According to Semiconductor and...
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) and Circle Transport Corporation recently celebrated the turnover of two brand-new Hino RN Big Buses at the HMP Canlubang Plant. The acquisition of the new Hino RN units by Circle Transport highlights a critical shift in how successful SMEs and business owners view...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is poised to accelerate major education reforms in 2026 after the Senate approved a significantly higher budget for the agency, signaling strong support for DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and the Marcos administration’s push to improve learning outcomes...
Digital transformation expert Donald L. Lim, the president of DITO CME Holdings, was elected the 78th president of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) for 2026, positioning the prominent business group to prioritize digital innovation and future-ready leadership. The election of...
Almost all children in the Philippines will experience around five annual heatwaves by 2050, increasing the possibility of heatstroke, dehydration, and preterm births, a study showed. In a joint study conducted by UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),...
It would be safe to say that most people do not view stress as something they would want. It is generally considered a negative thing that causes many health issues, including anxiety, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and diabetes, which can even lead to death. What causes...
Listed mining firm OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. (OGP) is exploring a potential offset extension to its Didipio mine as part of a long-term strategy to bolster production of gold and copper. OGP President Joan Adaci-Cattiling said underground exploration drilling is well underway within the Didipio...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) came out as the country’s public-sector “Paper-less Champion” for saving nearly 217 million pages of paper through its online platforms that digitalized company registration and reports submission. Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)...
Toyota Motor Philippines has confirmed three of the country’s top sim racers as its representatives to the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Asia eSports GT Championship 2025, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand. Victor Ancheta, Enzo Ison, and Matthew Ang will race as Team Philippines against some of...
The late Juan Ponce Enrile, former defense minister, Senate President, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, was laid to rest at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Nov. 22. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. joined Enrile’s daughter and son,...
An eight-percent decline in dengue cases was observed in the weeks leading up to the onslaught of Typhoons Tino and Uwan, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday, Nov. 22. According to the agency, cases fell from 15,182 recorded during the period of Sept. 28 to Oct. 11 to 14,038 cases...
Large portions of the country are expected to experience rainy weather on Saturday, November 22, as multiple weather systems continue to affect the archipelago, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its latest weather forecast,...
