The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the connection of Lihangin Wind Energy Corp.’s (LWEC) San Isidro Wind Power Project to the Visayas grid, which would mark the entry of its wind capacity into the system. LWEC, a joint venture of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., Vivant Energy Corp., and...
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. (OGP) has elected Brian Douglas Martin, the senior vice president for business development and investor relations of parent company OceanaGold Corp., as the new chairman of its board of directors. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, OGP said Martin...
An advocacy group urged the public on Friday, October 3, to set aside misplaced fears over the installation of telco towers near schools, stressing that scientific research shows no health risks associated with such facilities and highlighting their importance in improving digital access for...
At first glance, the Custin Premium appears to be just another ordinary MPV with five doors. Its boxy body lacks shapely lines, and even the fonts at the rear, spelling out the make and model, seem to have been borrowed from the 90s. The only obvious 21st-century feature to me is the wide grille...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday, October 3, that it will deploy an Aid Caravan to deliver additional relief goods and transport vehicles to communities devastated by Typhoon “Opong” in Masbate and the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu. PCSO General Manager...
There seems to be no end yet to the cryptic posts Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is dropping on X. In a fresh post on Thursday, Oct. 2, Lacson asked for "help" locating a veterinary clinic equipped with an animal psychiatric ward. But it 's not for his own pet; rather, it...
BPI Wealth, the asset and wealth management arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has passed the halfway mark to reach its ₱3 trillion asset under management (AUM) target by 2026. In an interview during the launch of the bank’s Wealth Wellness Month, BPI Wealth President and CEO...
The umbrella group of semiconductor and electronics companies aims to increase its already leading share in the country’s total exports by 64 percent to $70 billion as part of the government’s ambitious five-year plan to boost the industry’s competitiveness. The Semiconductor and Electronics...
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila (RCAM) has mandated all parishes, shrines, and chapels under its jurisdiction to pray the Oratio Imperata for Integrity, Truth, and Justice amid the widening corruption scandal in the Philippines. In a pastoral letter released on Thursday, Oct. 2, Manila...
For Alejandro S. Mañalac, real estate is more than just a career—it is a lifelong mission to serve people, uplift communities, and uphold integrity in the profession. This dedication was recognized when the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conferred on him the Outstanding Professional...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has mobilized immediate relief operations to assist communities devastated by the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces earlier this week. Acting on the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., PCSO General...
Ayala’s mobility solutions group, ACMobility, and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) will part ways by the end of this year. The two companies jointly announced the transition of their 35-year dealer operations, effective January 1, 2026. Both companies said this development is reflective of...