First Gen Corp. solidified a ₱23.5 billion “poison pill” provision just one week after the Lopez family board moved to oust the company’s chief executive officer, newly revealed regulatory filings showed. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, May 4, the power producer...
The Social Security System (SSS) said it remains confident in the stability of First Gen Corp. even as a deepening rift within the Lopez family triggers calls for a leadership change and a government probe into “poison pill” provisions at the country’s largest renewable energy producer....
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is keeping the door open for the Sta. Rita natural gas plant to participate in future supply auctions even as its long-term contract with the utility nears its conclusion. Ronald Valles, Meralco senior vice president and head of regulatory management, said First Gas...
The controlling faction of the Lopez family is calling for a formal government inquiry into “poison pill” provisions at First Gen Corp., alleging the measures protect the tenure of President and Chief Executive Officer Federico R. Lopez, at the expense of state pension funds and international...
Nearly 80,000 teachers around the country have so far been promoted under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System, President Marcos said. "Simula noong Agosto 2025 hanggang ngayon, halos walumpung libong teacher – 79,230 teachers at school head sa buong bansa ay na-promote na sa ilalim...
CEBU CITY – To address growing demand, a leading renewable energy (RE) provider is expanding their footprint in Cebu. Officials of First Gen Corp. said they are ramping up their electricity supply business and clean energy solutions in the province where they currently serve 79 customers,...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will embark on a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29, Malacañang announced. This came as a confirmation of the earlier invitation made by the Japanese government to host Marcos as a state guest. According to the Palace, the President and the...
First Gen Corp., the renewable energy company controlled by the Lopez family, expanded its footprint in the Philippine retail electricity market after securing new supply agreements with Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. Under the terms of the agreement finalized in April 2026, First Gen will supply...
The majority shareholders of the Lopez family have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (PSE) and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to investigate First Gen Corp. over alleged disclosure violations involving “poison pill” provisions in agreements with Prime Infrastructure...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in Pangasinan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Manaoag. The President and the First Lady joined hundreds of devotees at Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag...
AHOF is set to return to Manila as part of its first Asian tour. The group will perform in the capital on July 25 and 26 for the “2026 AHOF 1st Tour: The First Spark.” The exact venue for the Manila leg has yet to be announced. The tour begins in Seoul with back-to-back shows on May 30 and 31...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Wednesday graced the centennial canonical coronation of the revered image of the Our Lady of Manaoag at Manaoag Church in Pangasinan. The event marks 100 years of faith and pilgrimage to the image, enshrined...
