Nestled in the rugged terrain of northern Luzon, where increased climate volatility regularly tests the limits of long-term planning, one mining company is turning environmental responsibility into a strategic strength. Given the direct impact of mineral extraction on the environment and...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Friday, July 17 said the Senate Committee on Basic Education, which he chairs, will investigate the implementation of the P67-billion classroom construction program under the 2026 national budget to determine its status. Aquino made the commitment after...
Representatives from Region 9 emerged as champions in the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Season 2 Walang Gutom Kusinero: Cook-Off Challenge 2026 National Finals held Friday, July 17, at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center. The national cook-off gathered 12 regional champions...
International Finance Corp. (IFC) expects its investment in Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines’ (UnionBank) inaugural sustainability bond to broaden access to climate finance, expand lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as encourage more Philippine financial...
Only 1,532 confirmed Covid-19 cases were recorded from Jan. 4 to July 11, 70 percent fewer than the 5,070 cases reported during the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) bared on Friday, July 17. Although the number of cases is lower than last year, the agency said it will still...
The 150cc maxi-scooter segment is quite competitive these days, yet that didn’t seem to phase Suzuki Philippines when they recently launched the new Burgman 15. The new Burgman 15 slots comfortably in between the large Burgman 400 and the very popular Burgman Street. This new model is powered by...
BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is about to launch two new models soon: Atto 2 (in EV and DM-i form) and the Seal 5 DM-i. Ahead of their official launch on July 28, 2026, reservations are now open for both models at BYD dealerships nationwide. Atto 2 First previewed at the...
Sony Philippines has officially unveiled the Sony 1000X The Collexion, commemorating a decade of innovation in the company 's flagship 1000X series of premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The launch celebrated ten years since the debut of the original MDR-1000X in 2016, a product line...
English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson will return to the Philippines on Oct. 17 for a one-night concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City as part of his "How Did We Get Here?" world tour. Live Nation Philippines announced the Manila stop on July 15. The concert marks Tomlinson...
There was a time when David Archuleta was everywhere in the Philippines. His songs filled the airwaves, his concerts drew screaming crowds, and at the height of his popularity, the "American Idol" runner-up even landed his own teleserye. Indeed, few international artists have been embraced by...
A Senate resolution has been filed to honor a young indigenous farmer from Bukidnon who helped save an injured Philippine Eagle after finding it under attack by a troop of monkeys. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Wednesday, July 15 filed proposed Senate Resolution No. 519...
More sugarcane farmers in Western Visayas are set to gain easier access to affordable credit and support services, as LANDBANK partners with Capiz Sugar Central, Inc. (CSCI) under the Bank’s Agrisenso Plus Lending Program. LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and CSCI President Terence S....
