The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) on Wednesday assured the public that authorities are fully monitoring Angat Dam’s water situation, even as its level fell below the 160-meter critical mark. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, data from the National Power Corporation (NPC) recorded the dam’s elevation at 159.9 meters.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) distributed P1.43 trillion of its P1.5 trillion total revenue in 2025 back into the Philippine economy, according to its latest Sustainability Report. That amount represents about 95 percent of what the company earned last year.

South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) has named Maricel D. Dejongoy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, betting on an experienced insider to lead the lender's next phase of growth and deepen its financial inclusion efforts.

As organizations aggressively scale up artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, the necessity of internal audit has shifted from a routine compliance check to a critical strategic safeguard. A joint forum marking International Internal Audit Awareness Month—spearheaded by the Internal Audit Groups of PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc., the MVP Group, and JG Summit Holdings—brought together industry leaders to address a pivotal corporate challenge: ensuring rapid technological systems work as intended without causing harm. 

Diversified conglomerate Lucio Tan Group (LTG) has partnered with leading renewable energy producer First Gen, marking its strategic move to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Aboitiz Power Corporation has officially started construction of its Naga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a major facility designed to strengthen power supply stability and meet rising energy demand across the Visayas region.

A South Cotabato regional trial court has dismissed a petition seeking to overturn the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative II (SOCOTECO II) board's rejection of Manila Electric Co.'s proposed joint venture, ruling that the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is confident it can exceed last year’s record net income of ₱50.57 billion, citing rising electricity demand and stronger business performance.

Return-to-office momentum is building across Metro Manila, but companies are still keeping a tight grip on expansion plans, tempering what could have been a stronger office market recovery, according to Colliers Philippines.

Property giant Megaworld Corp. booked a surge in office lease renewals in the first half of 2026, signaling that demand for well-located, integrated workspaces remains robust even as companies continue to recalibrate their workplace strategies.

Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) has tapped the domestic debt market to bolster its expansion plans, raising P3 billion through five-year fixed-rate corporate notes as it positions itself for long-term growth amid resilient demand for housing.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is stepping up investments in its 320-hectare Lio Estate in El Nido, Palawan, betting that the next wave of tourism growth will be driven less by short vacations and more by long-stay living, remote work and integrated island communities.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially started construction of the Philippines’ National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC), aimed at boosting the country’s defense against online threats.

Digital borrowing is becoming a regular part of household money management in the Philippines, with more Filipinos turning to mobile lending apps not just for emergencies but also to cover everyday expenses and short-term cash needs, according to a new industry study.

Sumsub, a global identity verification provider, has released its 2026 iGaming Fraud Report, drawing on data from more than 3 million verification attempts collected over 2024 to early 2026.

Globe delivered reliable and enhanced network support throughout Baragatan sa Palawan 2026, the province’s largest annual celebration, keeping residents, visitors, vendors, and local government units connected.

At long last, the public can sleep soundly. The National Capital Region Police Office has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of attempting to make off with 26 forks and seven silver spoons from a Manila hotel—the estimated value of the alleged loot is P12,658.14.

For more than a decade, the South China Sea has been ASEAN's diplomatic traffic jam. Everyone knows there is a problem. Everyone agrees it matters. Yet the moment the conversation turns to China, the convoy grinds to a halt.

The Philippine Senate has a remarkable talent for proving that history never really leaves the chamber. It merely changes surnames.

The Senate has been regarded as the last bastion of democratic dissent—a chamber where statesmen stood their ground, challenged power, and refused to let their voices be drowned out by political pressure or executive overreach. It was where difficult questions were asked, unpopular truths were spoken, and silence was treated not as a virtue but as a surrender.