Logistics giant Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) is launching its latest monitoring and intervention service in the Philippines, providing local businesses greater control and visibility over their deliveries. In a statement, the company said FedEx Surround is an intelligent solution designed to...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be locking horns with system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to resolve the “ mismatch ” in the country’s transmission development game plan, to ensure that the grid actually delivers where the capacities are needed....
Underscoring its commitment to international health cooperation and the advancement of equitable healthcare systems worldwide, the Philippines has taken center stage in global health diplomacy by assuming a key leadership role during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). In a statement, the...
While the Philippines is experiencing a sharp decline in Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 17, said it is closely monitoring trends in Southeast Asia, as some areas in the region report slight increases in infections. “We are actively coordinating through established...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently affecting Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Palawan, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to these areas on...
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, has deconsolidated McDonald’s Philippines franchisee Golden Arches Development Corp (GADC) from its financial statements to generate a one-time gain of ₱3.4 billion from the remeasurement of the investment’s...
Claims circulating online that the Department of Education (DepEd) will be removing Grades 1 and 11 starting this school year have caused confusion and panic among students, parents, and educators. However, DepEd has categorically denied these rumors, calling them fake news. “Fake news ang...
The Ty family’s investment arm GT Capital Holdings, Inc. is confident of sustaining its positive momentum this year after reporting that its first quarter 2025 numbers already surpassed last year’s record performance. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its core net...
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and ATRAM Group (ATRAM) have appointed Deanno J. Basas as President of UnionBank Investment Management and Trust Corporation (UBIMTC) prior to its merger into ATR Asset Management, Inc. (AAMI). The bank said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The world feels more unstable than it has in decades. One day it’s a new trade war shaking up global markets. The next, a breakthrough in AI makes entire job categories uncertain. Add climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and economic volatility, and it’s no wonder people are feeling...
The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), or Fulbright Philippines, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, May 14, to formalize a strategic partnership that will provide scholarship and training programs for Filipino students. (From...
Ancient artifacts, age-old artworks, and themed dioramas—these are just some of the things that come to mind when we think of museums. They allow visitors to get a glimpse of what life was like before. But apart from showcasing general culture and heritage, many museums around the world also...
