Leading online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has tapped sister company Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst) to introduce the Philippines’ first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), DigiPlus said the...
Malacañang has refuted claims by the camp of Great Pacific Builders and General Contractor, Inc., that the firm did not handle the second phase of the Philippine Film Heritage Building (PFHB) project. In a statement, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro urged the contractor couple, Cezarah...
Malacañang revealed that the construction of the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila was supposed to be completed on Thursday, Sept. 4, but it was instead found incomplete, baring several structural issues. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is set to supply renewable energy (RE) to Taiwanese sweetener company Taiwan Fructose Co. Ltd. from its geothermal assets. In a statement on Thursday, Sept. 4, FGen announced it has signed an agreement with Taiwan Fructose Philippines to transition the power supply...
Colombia has recognized the Philippines as a global model for the successful implementation of peace processes, citing Manila’s experience in resolving long-standing conflicts as a source of inspiration for nations facing similar challenges, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace,...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met with Indian doctors and business leaders this week to push forward a project close to her heart — improving access to pediatric healthcare, particularly for Filipino children in need of liver transplants. In an Instagram post, the First Lady said the initiative...
Lopez Holdings Corp. reported a 57 percent jump in attributable net income to ₱5.34 billion in the first half of 2025 from the ₱3.41 billion earned in the same period last year on lower costs of First Philippine Holdings Corp. and lower losses of ABS-CBN Corp. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has met with GMA and ABS-CBN executives for "something special" for the country 's entertainment landscape. The meeting at the First Lady 's office on Thursday, Aug. 14, was attended by GMA Senior Vice President Annette Gozon-Valdes, Sparkle First Vice...
LAOAG CITY – Residents of Ilocos Sur province no longer need to travel far to seek medical treatment as the newly upgraded Ilocos Sur Medical Center (ISMC) in Candon City is ready to cater to more patients with new facilities inaugurated on Tuesday. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the formal...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) reported a marginal net income growth of two percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with weaker performance from its geothermal and natural gas businesses offsetting gains. In a disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, Aug.12,...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is asserting that the extension of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for the 1,100-megawatt Santa Rita power plant is valid and essential for energy security. While the proposal still awaits approval from the Energy Regulatory...
Despite the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) promise of rate reductions, it seems the only thing “cutting” is the consumer’s wallet, as electric bills continue their relentless upward climb. Realistically, rate reduction is a battle consumers can’t seem to win. It’s like a...
