One of the Japanese partners of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) in the 420-megawatt (MW) Pagbilao-3 coal-fired power plant is moving ahead on the divestment of its stake in the facility as part of an investment realignment to cleaner energy technologies. According to a source privy to the...
The Senate will decide on Aug. 6 on whether or not to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that declared the impeachment complaint unconstitutional. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced on Tuesday, July...
A teachers’ group on Tuesday, July 29, urged President Marcos to personally visit public schools and speak directly with teachers, students, and parents to witness the true state of Philippine education—far from the optimistic vision presented in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA)....
In a landmark move to overhaul the country’s education system, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 29, launched the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025–2035—a comprehensive 10-year roadmap aimed at strengthening foundational skills, expanding digital...
The Senate announced on Tuesday, July 29, its initial roster of committee chairmanships in the nascent 20th Congress. The list shows a mix of seasoned and new lawmakers taking charge of some of the most significant committees in the upper chamber. Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a first-time senator,...
Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) is set to commence commercial operations at its San Jose Solar Power Plant (SJSPP) in Nueva Ecija on Aug. 1, following approvals from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). PGEC...
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is holding its 46th National Conference of Employers on July 29-30, 2025, at the Manila Hotel, to address the critical “triple transitions” encompassing green, digital, and social aspects for a sustainable future. The conference, which...
Local newspapers have reported an ongoing investigation into a ₱1.4 billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp.’s perpetual preferred shares, valued at ₱14.5 per share, under a private placement deal with Alternergy. This deal, reportedly not cleared with the Government Service Insurance...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 28, lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), calling it a powerful and clear message that zeroes in on the needs of ordinary Filipinos—particularly in the field of education. "I...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 28, said that while substantial progress has been made, the mission to “fix” the country’s education system is far from complete. “Marami pa tayong kailangang ayusin, marami pa tayong kailangang abutin (We still have so...
Vehicle sales in the Philippines only grew by two percent in June, as the automotive industry continues to face slow growth momentum amid weakening demand for passenger cars and global uncertainties. Data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck...
AXA Philippines has assured customers that their investments remain secure following the €5.4-billion sale of AXA Group’s AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) to French financial giant BNP Paribas. While the transition is ongoing, AXA Philippines, a key market for the France-based AXA Group,...
