Removing the K to 12 program, particularly its important component the Senior High School (SHS) would be a “step backward” for Philippine education and would disproportionately harm poor students, according to the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and education stakeholders. Amid calls...
Nissan is committed and ready to grow in the Philippine market. These were expressed by n ewly appointed Nissan Philippines President, Masao Tsutsumi, during a dinner with the motoring press on June 10. Despite global restructuring, he wants his Philippine team to cultivate a "fighting spirit"...
American fried chicken giant Popeyes is now accepting franchising partnerships with local investors in the Philippines, as the company sets an ambitious goal of doubling store locations in less than two years. Filipinos looking to grab a bite of the quick service restaurant’s growing success are...
Nestlé Philippines announced on Monday, July 7, that it has appointed seasoned executive Mauricio Alarcón as its new chairman and chief executive officer (CEO). Effective this month, Alarcón will succeed Kais Marzouki, who has been designated as Nestlé’s head in the Greater China Region. With...
AirAsia Philippines is keeping its long-term goal of going public on the table, as the low-cost carrier charts its path toward fleet expansion and the addition of new hub airports to ensure profitability. AirAsia Philippines President Suresh Bangah said a timeline for an initial public offering...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved nearly ₱28.3 billion in recoveries for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), a decision expected to lead to higher power rates for consumers starting in August. ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta announced on Monday, July 7,...
The state of Philippine education in 2025 remains in critical condition, with learners continuing to bear the brunt of longstanding systemic issues. As education quality declines and learning gaps widen, the need for urgent and unified reforms to prevent further deterioration of the sector is more...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) agreed that the Filipino youth should be able to fight “all forms of misinformation” by being vigilant and focused. This was DFA’s response when sought for reaction on Chinese Embassy in Manila Minister Counsellor Wang Yulei’s call to the Filipino...
Campos-led Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) reported that its current liabilities already exceed its current assets, while its US subsidiary’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy will result in a capital deficit in DMPL’s balance sheet. In response to queries by the Singapore Exchange Securities...
The Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2025 summer Literacy Remediation Program (LRP) significantly improved reading proficiency among Grade 3 students previously classified as “Low Emergent Readers,” according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). Citing DepEd’s...
Teachers are up in arms over the exclusion of the Department of Education (DepEd) from the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for fiscal year 2023, slamming the incentive system as “flawed” and “unjust.” In a statement issued Monday, July 7, the Teachers ' Dignity Coalition (TDC) cited...
In today’s rapidly shifting financial services landscape, organizational resilience depends not only on strategy and innovation—but also on people. At HSBC Philippines, this belief is more than cultural; it’s operational. The bank’s long-term success has been built on individuals who lead...