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RLC pays tribute to John Gokongwei Jr. on his 100th birth anniversary
Robinsons Land Corp. has officially renamed Bridgetowne Avenue as John Gokongwei Jr. Boulevard as a permanent tribute to the Gokongwei Group’s founder and to commemorate his 100th birth anniversary.
Read more →Shares drop anew as investors cash in
The local stock market declined for the second straight session as investors opted to take profits late in the session.
Read more →SSS increases stake in Century Properties
The Social Security System (SSS) has raised its stake in Century Properties Group. Inc. of the Antonio family to nearly 10 percent with the acquisition of additional common shares.
Read more →Understanding system loss
As someone who has been in the power industry for close to 40 years, lived through the worst power crises with blackouts lasting up to 12 hours, witnessed the reforms that reshaped the industry, and saw the birth of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act in 2001, I firmly believe the current conversation on system loss deserves a deeper understanding.
Read more →Fuel discount subsidy for transport sector raised to P12 per liter
Starting August 15, the fuel subsidy for PUV drivers will increase to P12 per liter.
Read more →GreatDay HR expands southeast asia footprint as SMEs accelerate HR digital transformation
As businesses across Southeast Asia accelerate digital transformation, GreatDay HR is expanding its regional footprint to help small and medium enterprises modernize how they manage their people.
Read more →21 senators set politics aside to back P85 wage hike in NCR
Twenty-one senators set aside their political differences and joined the call to lift the suspension on the implementation of the P85 daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila.
Read more →PCCI-NCR to convene nation's top businesses, government leaders at Metro Manila Business Conference 2026
Premier conference to drive solutions on energy, trade, security, AI, and regional competitiveness toward a stronger and more resilient ASEAN.
Read more →Philippine inflation eases to 6.2% in July 2026
Philippine inflation rate eased further in July.
Read more →Japan lends Philippines P11.54 billion for health care
The loan will support financing, service delivery and accountability reforms.
Read more →Riyadh Air to start Manila-Riyadh flights in September
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is opening a direct connection between Manila and Riyadh.
Read more →7 listed Philippines companies join Forbes’ Best Under $1 billion list
Seven publicly listed Philippine firms entered Forbes’ list of best Asian companies with sales of under $1 billion, showcasing their capability to sustain growth in a pressured environment.
Read more →Apple Pay debuts with 4 banks in Philippines
Apple Pay has officially debuted in the Philippines with an initial roster of four partner banks, marking the long-awaited entry of Apple’s mobile payment service into the local market.
Read more →Climate-resilient infrastructure
For those of us living in Mega Manila, we have been fortunate that in the past seven months we have been spared by at least two powerful typhoons that has instead wreaked havoc and caused major flooding in China.
Read more →DA shelves rice cap plan, rules out ban on imports
The Department of Agriculture has reversed its plan to impose another price cap on imported five percent broken rice, noting that current market prices have remained below the price ceiling.
Read more →DOF to pair tax relief program with wealth, excise taxes
The Department of Finance is preparing to cushion the fiscal blow of planned middle-class tax relief through tweaks in the excise tax on so?called sin products, fresh charges on single?use plastics and a wealth tax targeting luxury automobiles.
Read more →Government on track to hit P1.3 trillion infrastructure spending program
The government is on track to meet its P1.3-trillion infrastructure spending program this year, despite a five-month slide in public works disbursements, as it remains a key engine for the economy’s rebound, the Department of Budget and Management said.
Read more →Hot money swings to $4 billion net outflow in H1
Foreign investors pulled more money out of the Philippines than they brought in during the first half as global uncertainty, elevated oil prices and geopolitical risks drove investors toward safer dollar assets.
Read more →ICTSI profit jumps to $590 million in H1
Port giant International Container Terminal Services Inc. sailed past the first half with a $590-million profit, shrugging off shipping disruptions caused by the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
Read more →Maharlika to achieve P3.3 billion core profit goal this year
Maharlika Investment Corp. is banking on dividend inflows, interest income and equitized earnings from investees to deliver its P3.3-billion core net income goal for 2026, while eyeing up to P35 billion in capital deployment for investments.
Read more →Manila Water gets ready for El Niño
Manila Water Co. Inc. is looking to boost its backwash recovery system to improve water supply in the coming months in preparation for the upcoming El Niño.
Read more →Maynilad earnings up 14% in 6 months
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. recorded a 14 percent increase in earnings in the first half of 2026, driven by improvements in its water services.
Read more →OceanaGold allots P768 million for mine rehab
Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold Philippines Inc. has allocated more than P700 million for the rehabilitation of its Didipio mine in Nueva Vizcaya.
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