Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso underscored the importance of fairness and accuracy in property tax assessments, saying that honest work from the start ensures better outcomes for the city and its residents. Domagoso reminded employees that taxpayers must never be overcharged as...
Following a request from the Philippine government and in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the US Indo-Pacific Command deployed marine corps, Air Force Ospreys, and Air Force MC-130Js, deliver life-saving relief items to communities in Northern Luzon recently affected by...
Interest in Hungarian higher education has reached new heights as the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme records a staggering 80,000 applications for the 2025–2026 academic year — a remarkable 20 percent increase from the previous year. Launched in 2013 by the Hungarian government, the...
Following its confirmed 100-percent ownership of the recently completed Wawa Dam project, Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Prime Infrastructure Inc. to begin payment for the acquisition. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is asserting that the extension of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for the 1,100-megawatt Santa Rita power plant is valid and essential for energy security. While the proposal still awaits approval from the Energy Regulatory...
Despite the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) promise of rate reductions, it seems the only thing “cutting” is the consumer’s wallet, as electric bills continue their relentless upward climb. Realistically, rate reduction is a battle consumers can’t seem to win. It’s like a...
The United States has allocated an additional P13.8 million worth of funding for emergency shelter assistance and hygiene kits to the victims of the recent typhoons and flooding in Luzon. The US Embassy in Manila said in a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, that the new provision will cover some 3,000...
Macau-based Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. is talking to about two prospective buyers or investors for its City of Dreams Manila integrated resort, which it is operating using the property of Belle Corp. and the license of Premium Leisure Corp., both of the SM Group. “At the moment, as far...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. reported a 15 percent increase in its net income for the first half of 2025, from ₱6.9 billion to ₱7.9 billion, driven by strong performances from its domestic and international businesses. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, Aug. 8, the water...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for implementing infrastructure and flood control projects in the city without coordinating with the local government. “Tumigil na po kayo nang pagpapagawa ng hindi kayo nagkokonsulta...
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is exploring direct flights to Manila and Cebu following high-level discussions with the Department of Tourism (DOT) during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who accompanied the...
Following recent comparisons by a rural power group and the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has defended its electricity rates, stating the utility aims to balance affordability with long-term power reliability. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, the...
