Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines has welcomed long-time executive Suresh Bangah as its new president and general manager, in line with its parent company’s push to become a regional powerhouse. Bangah, a seasoned aviation professional with nearly 30 years of experience, brings with him...
The country is grappling with a worsening classroom shortage that could take up to 30 years to address if current funding levels persist, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, May 26, highlighted the urgent need for greater investment in the...
With a shared mission to spark a love for reading, SM Book Nook and the National Library of the Philippines officially join forces to launch a Nationwide Book Donation Drive across all SM malls, inviting everyone to donate books and help build a brighter future. This initiative encourages everyone...
The latest Colliers Philippines ' office market report indicated that Metro Manila’s office sector posted an early recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with transaction volumes improving from last year 's subdued performance. While the net take-up was positive, this set the pace of...
Jollibee Foods Corporation is divesting its stake in C-Joy Poultry Realty Inc., the firm that owns the land for its chicken meat processing joint venture with Cargill Philippines, C-Joy Poultry Meats Production Inc. tIn a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Jollibee said it will fully...
Driven by its robust financial performance in 2024 and sustained momentum into 2025, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has declared a cash dividend of ₱33.53 billion to the National Government — the highest in the Bank’s history. This record-setting cash dividend is expected to fund...
Private schools across the Philippines have rallied behind Sonny Angara, expressing strong support for his continued tenure as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). The backing comes after President Marcos requested courtesy resignations from all Cabinet members. READ: ...
The Manila-based multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) is urging its host country to ramp up nationwide mobile internet access to boost Filipino households ' wealth. "Our findings show that mobile internet access has a significant and positive impact on household wealth,...
State-backed Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) will provide strong support, including a prospective recommendation to President Marcos, for a 25-year extension of the concession agreement for system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), allowing it to continue managing...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heat index forecast of dangerously high temperatures in at least 19 areas nationwide on Sunday, May 25, with Dagupan City, Pangasinan expected to experience a sweltering 46°C. According to PAGASA...
Citing his decisive leadership and dedication to improving the country’s education system in a short span of time, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Saturday, May 24, called on President Marcos to reinstate former senator Sonny Angara as Secretary of the Department...
Three areas in Luzon could experience a heat index of up to 45 degrees Celsius on Saturday, May 24, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its heat index forecast released on May 23, PAGASA said Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, Dagupan...
