The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, October 10, said at least 82 learners and 45 teachers sustained injuries following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental. Based on the latest Situation Report from the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a tsunami warning on Friday evening, October 10, following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 36...
The Department of Education (DepEd) gathered its Adopt-a-School partners and private sector allies on Friday, October 10, for a Classroom Market Scoping Activity — a key step toward mobilizing more partners to help close the country’s classroom backlog through transparent and standards-based...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, who leads one of the biggest conglomerates in the country, warns of the adverse impact of the corruption scandal on the Philippine economy and credit ratings. Speaking at the 57th FINEX annual conference, he said that, because of this corruption scandal, “government...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Philip Morris International (PMI) sees the Philippines as one of the most progressive countries in terms of acceptance over cigarette alternatives, but its top official said easing communication restrictions is critical for a smoke-free future. PMI Chief Executive...
In its pursuit of becoming the world’s largest solar farm, the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Hybrid Terra Solar project has been granted regulatory approval to connect to the Luzon grid. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the 3,500 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic (PV)...
The country’s leading group of information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) firms opposed the “premature” identification of six companies that supposedly violated employees’ rights during the deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, arguing that it could be detrimental to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III believes that there 's a concerted effort to discredit the Senate, including him and his other colleagues, through the dissemination of fake news. "Talagang parang mayroong, ano tawag dun, may directed, mayroong propaganda talaga against the Senate,...
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) leads the nine Filipino companies included in Forbes Magazine’s World’s Best Employers list this year, which consisted of 900 companies. SMC was ranked at No. 42, the only Philippine company in the top 100, followed by Ayala Corp. (139),...
The Senate granted consent to the House of Representatives on Friday, October 10, to convene for a plenary session on Monday, October 13, to pass the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. This, after the Senate adjourned its session on Friday. The request was made under House Resolution (HR)...
Suzuki continues to offer customers and loyal fans a treat on its 50th Anniversary year with the launch of yet another new model, the all-new Access AT scooter. Launched over a two-day event at Market! Market!, Taguig City, last weekend, the Access sports contemporary flair and timeless design....
