The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning a site visit to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan gas-fired power facility this week to re-validate its targeted return to commercial operation this May 26, as earlier communicated to the government by South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC) of the San Miguel...
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) has issued an official statement regarding a social media post that has been circulating online about the reopening of MotoStreat, a motorcycle community area in Bonifacio High Street. The Facebook page above is not affiliated with BGC, Bonifacio High Street, or...
PARIS, France -- Current policies to limit global warming will expose more than a fifth of humanity to extreme and potentially life-threatening heat by century's end, researchers warned Monday. Earth's surface temperature is on track to rise 2.7 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2100,...
A global investment company has committed to invest in the Philippines' bid to regain its footing in the global shipbuilding industry. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. revealed that Cerberus Global Investment LLC, a...
Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon stressed the need for continued vigilance against Covid-19 despite the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement that the global health emergency is now over. (Kristine Wook / Unsplash) “I welcome WHO[’s] announcement that Covid pandemic...
Motorists are in for significant financial relief with oil prices on on big time rollback next week due to the downtrend of prices in the world market, according to industry players. Based on estimates, gasoline prices will be trimmed by P2.10 to P2.40 per liter; while diesel prices will have...
US vaccine manufacturer Moderna Inc. announced Wednesday, May 3, that it will establish an Enterprise Solutions hub, its third globally, and a commercial presence in the Philippines to support its Asia Pacific operation. The biotech company issued the announcement separate from a Malacanang...
Ookla Speedtest Global Index Report showed an increase in fixed broadband and mobile download speeds for the Philippines in March. The country’s fixed broadband median speed improved to 90.57Mbps from the 90.03Mbps registered the month before. The latest download speed represents an improvement...
OmniPay and Discover Global Network launch the OmniPay Travel Card. With the launch of OmniPay's Travel card, cardholders can make payments both in-store, online and access cash at major destinations outside of the Philippines through Discover Global Network at locations where Discover and Diners...
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is everyone’s go-to spot to bring their fur babies out for a day out from open parks that let them run free to pet-friendly establishments, hoomans and pets alike are guaranteed a great time at BGC. In fact, since 2021, BGC has celebrated Pet Huddle, a pet fair hosting...
SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation of the San Miguel group officially leads the Philippines’ debut into the "LNG importers club of the world" following the arrival of its first LNG shipment at one of the country’s major ports. The Department of Energy (DOE) affirmed the arrival of the first...
New coal power plant projects in the Philippines had been on steep decline since the issuance of a moratorium by the Department of Energy in 2020, according to advocacy group Global Energy Monitor. “Coal plant proposals in the Philippines have been rapidly shrinking since the 2020 moratorium on...
