The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has slapped system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) with P3.5 million worth of penalties for at least 10 transmission projects that it failed to deliver on targeted commercial operations date. A statement from the regulatory body...
Members of K-pop group The Boyz held their concert in the Philippines and said Manila was like their hometown. The Boyz, composed of Juyeon, Eric, Q, Jacob, Sangyeon, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Kevin, New, Haknyeon and Sunwoo, held their Zeneration II world tour in Manila on Aug. 25 at the SM Mall...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Matthew’s eschatological discourse emphasizes that we have to wait because we do not know the time of the Lord’s return. The good news is that the Lord himself has left us with talents that we can use while we await his return. Today’s parable of the Talents narrates...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS On my last weekend as a 33-year-old, if I were to describe this past year, it would definitely be “life changing.” There would be no other more apt description. That’s what motherhood does to you. On my 33rd birthday last year, I wrote an Instagram post, that said...
The sustainability event brought together non-profit groups, stakeholders, and media to drive positive conversations and develop partnerships around critical environmental topics such as water security and recycling. (From left) Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Director for Corporate...
The Board of Investments (BOI) and two constituents of the University of the Philippines (UP) signed an agreement to collaborate on investment promotions for locally developed biofertilizers and herbal medicine technologies. The BOI signed a memorandum of understanding with the UP Manila and the UP...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its gratitude to the Leaders Forum, a bipartite body of labor and employer groups, for its support to the increase of the commission's budget. The Leaders Forum is composed of organizations such as the Employers Confederation of the Philippines,...
The SM Store, with the support of its generous customers and in collaboration with SM Stationery (SSI), SM Foundation, and World Vision, recently distributed back-to-school kits to 12,000 grade school pupils across more than 70 public schools nationwide. In Cebu, 1,350 students from Mandaue City...
Wildly gyrating oil prices will find their way back to increases at the pumps next week, based on the preliminary estimates of the oil companies. As crunched by the industry players, the price of gasoline products will likely rise by P0.45 to P0.85 per liter; while diesel prices will incur moderate...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is encouraging its high-net-worth clients to take advantage of the Mobile Check Deposit feature on its mobile app. In a statement, the Ayala-led bank said that the service, currently available only to BPI Preferred, BPI Gold, and BPI Private Wealth...
President Marcos has appointed former Lipa mayor Meynardo Sabili as chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor. Former Lipa mayor Meynardo Sabili takes oath as the chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor on Aug. 28,2024. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Sabili took...
President Marcos has approved cost and implementation adjustments to the Metro Manila Priority Bridges Seismic Improvement Project (MMPBSIP) that aims to strengthen bridges in the National Capital Region (NCR) in preparation for strong earthquakes. NEDA BOARD MEETING — President Ferdinand...
