The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) vowed to fast-track decisions on pending capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), following a request from the Department of Energy (DOE). On the sidelines of the 2025 Economic Journalists Association...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is pushing for the refiling and eventual passage of a bill that will allow telecommunications operators to crack down on online piracy. In a statement, Globe urged lawmakers from both the House of Representatives and the Senate to reintroduce a measure that will...
Think tuition hikes are just a way for schools to make more money? Think again. In Philippine private schools, tuition fee increases are not arbitrary—they’re carefully regulated. A large portion of any approved hike - 70percent are allocated for increases in teachers and staff, salaries,...
Recognizing the urgent need to address the country’s learning crisis and strengthen the foundational skills of Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) officially launched the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program on Saturday, September 13. The initiative,...
There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following a strong offshore earthquake that struck near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, the and Seismology (Phivolcs) assured on Saturday, Sept. 13. Phivolcs issued Tsunami Information No. 1 at 10:54 a.m., about 16 minutes after the quake hit at...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, September 13, said it is closely monitoring a Low Pressure Area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that may bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas this weekend. As...
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing back one of its most stylish and practical models, the Venue entry SUV. D esigned to deliver sleek style, reliable performance, and everyday versatility, i t combines quality engineering along with innovative design and smart technologies. The...
A coalition of top Filipino influencers and content creators has officially launched Creators Against Corruption (CAC), a grassroots movement calling for transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms in the Philippine government. The launch event, held in Kapitolyo, Pasig, on September 11, comes...
It was an evening of celebration and spectacle as the country’s finest names in property took center stage at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025, held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila on September 11, 2025. The gala night gathered top developers, agencies, and industry leaders, all...
For the second consecutive year, RLC Residences has been hailed Developer of the Year at the prestigious DOT Property Philippines Awards 2025, held at Okada Manila. This back-to-back recognition cements the company’s standing as one of the country’s trusted and innovative real estate...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), the investment arm of the Aboitiz Group, announced that its 40-percent-owned affiliate Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) is building its largest Philippine plant at TARI Estate in Tarlac City. CCEAP’s state-of-the-art, 42-hectare (ha)...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has expressed strong support for transparency and accountability in government infrastructure projects following recent reports of widespread corruption in the country’s flood control initiatives. In a statement, UP President Angelo Jimenez said the...
