With just a month left in 2025, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to wrap up several major pending regulatory cases. In an interview, ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan listed unresolved matters concerning the grid, transmission, and energy storage systems (ESS). “The major...
In 2025, success is no longer defined by the number of certificates, degrees, or the prestige of your alma mater, but by the skills you possess. It 's not about having a high intelligence quotient (IQ), but about cultivating a high emotional quotient (EQ). A recent survey from McKinsey Global...
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) secured seven major global distinctions in 2025, recognizing its strong performance in inclusive finance, institutional and investment banking, and the leadership of its President and CEO. The state-run bank 's stature was affirmed by its inclusion...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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,...
Local chief executives and major business groups expressed their full support for President Marcos this week, with provincial governors, city mayors, and key industry leaders affirming stability and cooperation despite ongoing political issues, Malacañang said. In a press release, the Presidential...
Digital transactions coursed through Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) exceeded ₱3 trillion in value in the first nine months of the year, rising from ₱2.31 trillion in the same period last year. Data from the state-run bank showed that the ₱3.14 trillion in digital transactions...
The Senate on Wednesday, November 19 held a necrological service for Juan Ponce Enrile at the Upper Chamber’s plenary hall in honor of the former Senate president and to commemorate his legacy in Philippine politics. Present at the necrological service is former President and incumbent Pampanga...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, distanced the military from allegations raised by Sen. Imee Marcos that her brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is using drugs. Acting AFP spokesperson Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said the claim of the lady lawmaker is a...
