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A significant share in nurturing sustainable energy
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer In the Philippines, where energy security, climate resilience, and economic development are tightly knit and almost dependent on each other, the private sector plays the role of linchpin that keeps everything together in the pursuit of accelerating the country’s clean energy transition. Among the organizations […]
Read more →Driving progress: MVP’s vision for PHL transport
By Krystal Anjela H. Gamboa, Special Features and Content Writer Infrastructure has long been recognized as one of the key drivers of economic development. Efficient roads, bridges, and railways not only improve mobility but also stimulate investments, create employment, and enhance the quality of life for millions of people. In the Philippines, one of the […]
Read more →Taking Philippine tourism and leisure to new heights
Through nearly half a decade of its history, Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), has grown its influence across various industries — from telecommunications, energy, water, to roads and healthcare — to be one of the Philippines’ most important companies. Real estate is next Since 2021, when MPIC acquired full […]
Read more →A case of classical pop
SIX-PIECE Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Silent Sanctuary will perform on the biggest stage of their career — the SM Mall of Asia Arena — for a solo concert, Gabi ng Lambing, on Oct. 24 and 25.
Read more →Leading the expansion of connectivity in the Philippines
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer Beyond phone calls and internet access, connectivity moves to supports commerce, education, and public services. As demand for faster and more reliable digital services grows, the country’s telecommunications sector has become a major component of national development. At the center of that effort is Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), chairman, president, and […]
Read more →T-bill yields mixed as central bank stays hawkish
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday with mixed yields after hawkish signals from the Philippine central bank and as players monitor developments between the United States and Iran. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised P50 billion as planned from the T-bills it auctioned off as […]
Read more →MTerra Solar starts supplying power to Luzon grid
THE COUNTRY’S largest integrated solar and battery project has begun supplying electricity to the Luzon grid after the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) cleared an initial 750 megawatts (MW) of capacity for testing and commissioning, the Department of Energy (DoE) said on Monday. Energy Undersecretary Mario C. Marasigan said NGCP’s approval allows electricity […]
Read more →A gift for the fans of Kathryn Bernardo
WHEN actress Kathryn Bernardo was chosen as the next muse for the wax museum Madame Tussauds’ Hong Kong branch, she officially became the youngest Filipino with a wax figure at the world-famous attraction. She dedicates the milestone to the fans who supported her on her two-decade journey, she told the press at the unveiling of […]
Read more →Redefining nation-building through strategic sustainability
In the contemporary landscape of Philippine business, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has undergone a profound shift. No longer confined to the periphery of transactional philanthropy or seasonal disaster-relief handouts, impactful stewardship now demands deep structural alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. At the forefront of this developmental evolution stands the MVP Group of […]
Read more →Entertainment News (07/14/26)
OFFSHORE MUSIC is now accepting pre-orders for a repressed white vinyl edition of Ultraelectromagneticpop! The 25th Anniversary Edition by popular OPM band Eraserheads.
Read more →LANDBANK plans sustainability issuance
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is planning to raise at least P5 billion from a sustainability-themed bond issuance early next year, its top official said. “We are looking to issue another sustainability peso bond. No specific amount in mind, but a minimum of P5 billion,” LANDBANK President Chief Executive Officer Lynette V. Ortiz said […]
Read more →CAB further cuts airline fuel surcharge to Level 8
THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) will reduce the airline passenger fuel surcharge to Level 8 for the July 16-31 period from Level 9 in the first half of the month, marking the sixth consecutive reduction under its revised 15-day review cycle. In an advisory issued on Monday, the CAB said airlines may impose a fuel […]
Read more →Industrialization begins in the university
The Philippines has long aspired to industrialize. We seek manufacturing revival, technology upgrading, export competitiveness, innovation, food security, energy transition, and better jobs. We want to move beyond a consumption-driven, service-heavy economy toward one that produces more, processes more of its own raw materials, develops more technology, and creates higher-value employment for Filipinos. But one […]
Read more →BDO closes bond offering early amid robust demand
BDO UNIBANK, Inc. ended its offering of 1.5-year ASEAN Sustainability Bonds on Friday, just a day after the public sale began, as it saw strong market demand. The Sy-led bank closed the public offer period before the original July 21 schedule amid robust demand from both retail and institutional investors, it said in a disclosure […]
Read more →US firm begins native hydrogen exploration in Philippines
US-BASED Koloma, Inc. has begun exploring for naturally occurring hydrogen in the Philippines and is expected to invest up to $9 million (around P554 million) to advance the country’s first native hydrogen exploration project to the drilling stage by yearend, the Department of Energy (DoE) said. At a briefing on Monday, Energy Secretary Sharon S. […]
Read more →Is Scarborough fair? Bajo de Masinloc continues to be a litmus test for the rule of law
RECENT NEWS of a Chinese research vessel towing, according to Philippine authorities, a movable platform out and back into Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) should be a cause for alarm for Filipinos.
Read more →Megaworld raises P5.6B for township projects
TAN-LED Megaworld Corp. has raised P5.6 billion through block sales of shares in MREIT, Inc. from April to July to fund new developments ahead of the real estate investment trust’s (REIT) fifth asset infusion. In a statement on Monday, Megaworld said the proceeds will be reinvested in recurring income-generating projects across its township developments. “Our […]
Read more →Keppel Philippines Holdings, Inc. to conduct 2026 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders via remote communication on Aug. 13
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Read more →Peso weakens on Middle East clashes
THE PESO depreciated against the dollar on Monday as players sought safety after the United States and Iran traded attacks anew, clouding prospects for a definitive peace deal. The currency declined by 8.4 centavos to close at P61.599 per dollar from P61.515 on Friday, according to data published on the Bankers Association of the Philippines’ […]
Read more →Landco Pacific Corp. and Landco Lifestyle Ventures champion environmental stewardship through John Hay Hotels in Baguio
Advancing destination stewardship through conservation, community partnerships, and responsible hospitality Landco Pacific Corporation and Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV), the hospitality and leisure real estate arm of the Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC Group), reinforced their commitment to environmental stewardship through John Hay Hotels, planting 300 trees and supporting the distribution of 500 Benguet pine seedlings […]
Read more →LRT-2 adopts open-loop fare payment system
LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT Line 2 (LRT-2) commuters can now use eligible bank cards, Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled mobile wallets, and GCash QR to pay fares after the rollout of what its partners described as the country’s first rail-based automated fare collection system integrating open-loop Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) card payments, mobile NFC, and QR […]
Read more →Banks could face sanctions under financial consumer protection law
BANKS and other financial institutions may face administrative sanctions, penalties, stop orders, or suspension for failing to comply with a law that aims to protect their customers, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. A draft circular meant to implement Republic Act No. 11765 or the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act (FCPA) signed […]
Read more →At least 10 expected to bid for NSCR – DOTr
The country’s largest infrastructure project – the North-South Commuter Railway – is expected to receive at least 10 offers from local and foreign investors for its P229-billion concession on operations and maintenance.
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