Members of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) have presented a fresh list of reforms to the government, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Philippines, which has lagged behind its peers in Southeast Asia. During the 14th Arangkada Philippines Forum, the JFC unveiled the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, September 25, welcomed the P22.5-billion boost to its 2026 budget for classrooms and key programs, thanking Congress for supporting President Marcos’ education agenda. In a statement, DepEd expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives for...
Dolmar Land bags another major recognition at the recently concluded Dot Property Philippines Awards, as one of its flagship developments, Legacia, was awarded Best Investment Property - Emerging Communities. This is the second time that a major award-giving body has presented the development with...
The United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP) is in support of the proposed increase in biodiesel blend next year, fueled by confidence that coconut production will recover from weather-inflicted setbacks. UCAP Vice Chairman Dean Lao Jr. said the industry group is open to lifting the...
The Philippine business community is in synch with other sectors of Filipino society in condemning those responsible for the trillion-peso flood control projects scandal. Many industry groups, including the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, have expressed their outrage and disgust...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, September 24, said it has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to deliver life-saving aid to communities in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, which bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) that...
The information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector has revised upward its projected revenues next year to $42 billion, driven by the continued expansion of global capability centers (GCCs) into the country. IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has unveiled major progress in its artificial intelligence (AI) projects designed to boost transparency, improve resource allocation, and strengthen student and teacher support across the country. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a statement issued Tuesday,...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, September 23, underscored that students must never be silenced, threatened, or intimidated for speaking out against corruption, stressing that their voices are vital in building a just and transparent Philippines. “The voices of our students...
Much of the world may not be familiar with Tom Matano, but chances are, you’ve seen one of his creations rolling around. Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano is best known for designing the 1989 Mazda MX-5 / Miata. Matano was born in 1947 and later moved to the US in 1970. There, he found work first with...
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. informed the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that it is unable to pay dividends due to its preferred shareholders because it has no unappropriated retained earnings. The PSE had written Phoenix Petroleum, directing it to give an update on the redemption and...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has been recognized by the Philippine Red Cross for its sustained support of humanitarian initiatives, blood donation programs, and disaster response activities. This recognition underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to assist in relief...
