Maynilad Water Services Inc. may have to woo more cornerstone investors for its ₱45.8-billion initial public offering (IPO) as the prospective $245 million from the World Bank Group ’s (WBG) International Finance Corp. (IFC) and the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a strong vote...
The three-member Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has buckled down to work to investigate irregularities in government infrastructure projects, prioritizing flood control, ICI special adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Magalong said the panel,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, September 15 expressed hope that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) established by President Marcos will bring justice to a nation that is “drowning” as a result of corruption. Lacson also said he has high hopes...
The Philippine archipelago, blessed with rich marine biodiversity and home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches, faces an ironic reality: Despite being surrounded by seawater and the passing of the Salt Industry Development Law, the country still imports 93 percent of its salt supply. Few...
President Marcos has named retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr. as chair of the newly created Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which will probe corruption and irregularities in flood control and related government projects. In a press conference in Malacañan on...
DAVAO CITY – The Island Garden City of Samal is now formulating plans to prepare its transport system in time for the completion of the highly-anticipated Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge (SIDC). Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Lemuel “Toto” Reyes recently convened key agencies and...
A new chapter opens in Batangas’ first integrated business district as The Golf Range at Lima Estate breaks ground, with operations set to start in November 2025. The facility offers a straightforward blend of work and play for employees, residents, and visitors. Developed by Partners and...
While the office leasing market has been recovering from the huge vacancies left by the exit of the POGO sector, tenants are seen to be taking smaller bites of new offices as their requirements have been reduced due to flexible work arrangements preferred by employees. In a media briefing, Janlo...
Security Bank Corp. announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Eduardo M. Olbes, will retire on Sept. 15, 2025, but, his replacement, Allen Alexander P. Reyes, will be onboard by Aug. 11, 2025, to facilitate the transition. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said that,...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) has added the FEU-NRMF Medical Center into its Healthway Medical Network (HMN) and commits to enhance operational efficiencies and introducing patient-centric innovations in the 5th District of Quezon City. “The Healthway FEU-NRMF Medical Center...
This July, in celebration of the 2025 Global Plastic-Free Campaign and in alignment with Anya Hospitality Group’s (AHG) “I Choose Green” initiative, Roxaco-Asia Hospitality Corporation (RAHC) proudly kicks off one of its most creative and community-driven environmental programs to date: the...
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson and retired judge Felix Reyes has denied allegations of case fixing in favor of businessman Atong Ang, challenging whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan (alias Totoy) to present proof linking him to the high-profile case of the missing...
