State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has clarified that the handling of the bank accounts of the Department of Public Works and Highways ' (DPWH) contractors did not involve irregularities, countering insinuations that it was complicit in alleged flood control corruption. This...
In less than an hour, a Senate finance subcommittee panel swiftly approved on Monday, Sept. 29, the Office of the Vice President 's (OVP) proposed budget for 2026, amounting to P902.895 million, for plenary consideration. This was after Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri cited...
Undeterred by the heavy downpour, thousands of students from the University of Santo Tomas and the Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila walked out of their classes on Monday, Sept. 29, to protest against the widespread corruption in government. The FEU students participated in the "Tamaraws,...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is exploring real estate investment trust (REIT) options to unlock more value from its renewable energy projects. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio said in an interview that a REIT—which allows companies to generate steady income from real...
Taiwan Expo, a government-backed program that promotes Taiwanese products and innovation in neighboring countries, showcased its best brands this year at the Taiwan Expo 2025 in the Philippines, held at the SMX MOA Convention Center from September 17 to 19. Inside the expo were a wide range of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, September 26, assured public school teachers that the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System will provide faster and fairer promotion opportunities, addressing long-standing concerns about the slow pace of career advancement in the sector. Backed by...
The country 's top drivers in various fields will raise the Philippine flag in regional motorsports competition this weekend. The Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) has sent off a 12-member strong Philippine team to compete at the Asia Pacific Motorsports Championship (APMC)...
Amid scrutiny of flood control projects over alleged irregularities, the Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025, ranking as the world’s most disaster-prone nation due to high risks from floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes. “The Philippines is once again at the top of...
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) is expected to make another landfall over Oriental Mindoro on Friday, September 26, after crossing Romblon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 11 a.m. bulletin,...
Typhoon ‘Opong’ made landfall in Eastern Visayas, disrupting four transmission lines in Samar, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a situational report issued at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, the NGCP said that the affected transmission lines have impacted...
Residents of Ilocos Sur will have a new dealership to buy and service their preferred Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi’s its newest dealership in Bantay, Ilocos Sur recently held its grand opening. Operated by NAMCO Sur Corporation, this new facility is the second dealership under the group and the 68th 3S...
Following the plans to expedite the transmission projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has identified 13 projects awaiting approval. In a commission meeting held on Thursday, September 25, the ERC noted ₱93.6 billion worth of...
