The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) said recent reforms in the mining industry, focused on policy stability and ease of doing business, will help drive more investments into the country. “Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine government has sent a clear and consistent...
National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is placing the Visayas and Mindanao grids on yellow alert due to power plant outages and high system demand. Effective Friday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., the two regions will be put on a yellow alert—an advisory issued when the operating margin is...
Two senators have called for urgent and comprehensive reforms in the Philippine education system, urging the 20th Congress to pursue “radical change” through the 2026 education budget, and outlining a seven-point agenda to address the country’s education crisis. In his first privilege speech...
After a four-day losing streak, the Philippine peso continued depreciating against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, July 31, as it dropped to its lowest in more than five months since February this year. It shed 74 centavos to close at ₱58.32 from ₱57.58 last Wednesday. The last time...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, July 30, expressed strong support for the Marcos administration’s renewed call to address the country’s persistent classroom shortage, emphasizing that public-private partnerships (PPPs) will play a crucial role in accelerating school...
The Senate will decide on Aug. 6 on whether or not to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that declared the impeachment complaint unconstitutional. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced on Tuesday, July...
In a landmark move to overhaul the country’s education system, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 29, launched the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025–2035—a comprehensive 10-year roadmap aimed at strengthening foundational skills, expanding digital...
The Senate announced on Tuesday, July 29, its initial roster of committee chairmanships in the nascent 20th Congress. The list shows a mix of seasoned and new lawmakers taking charge of some of the most significant committees in the upper chamber. Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a first-time senator,...
Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) is set to commence commercial operations at its San Jose Solar Power Plant (SJSPP) in Nueva Ecija on Aug. 1, following approvals from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). PGEC...
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is holding its 46th National Conference of Employers on July 29-30, 2025, at the Manila Hotel, to address the critical “triple transitions” encompassing green, digital, and social aspects for a sustainable future. The conference, which...
Local newspapers have reported an ongoing investigation into a ₱1.4 billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp.’s perpetual preferred shares, valued at ₱14.5 per share, under a private placement deal with Alternergy. This deal, reportedly not cleared with the Government Service Insurance...
Vehicle sales in the Philippines only grew by two percent in June, as the automotive industry continues to face slow growth momentum amid weakening demand for passenger cars and global uncertainties. Data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck...
