ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s electric mobility provider, has received the E-Mobility Infrastructure Excellence Award at the Philippine Energy Awards, highlighting the growing role of charging infrastructure in the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

Globe and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen data privacy and digital safety across the Philippines. By extending their Memorandum of Understanding, both entities aim to empower young Filipinos to navigate an increasingly complex online landscape safely, particularly as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies transform daily communication and learning.

In a strategic move to address the growing demand for trusted data in artificial intelligence deployments, Boomi has officially acquired Elementary Data, a leading provider of data observability solutions. Following its recent acquisition of Lunar.dev, this latest addition significantly strengthens the Boomi Enterprise Platform by integrating advanced observability, data quality, governance, and discovery features essential for modern enterprise AI.

P&G Philippines and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are preparing 90,000 health and hygiene relief kits for disaster-prone communities, extending a partnership aimed at keeping essential supplies accessible when emergencies disrupt daily life.

Power distribution companies are playing a central role in the country’s transition to electric mobility, providing the critical energy grid and charging infrastructure required to make electric vehicles a practical reality for everyday drivers and businesses.

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is courting American and Canadian investors for defense-related industries, clean energy and data center projects at its 12,923-hectare ecozone in Casiguran, Aurora, as the Philippines seeks to expand investment links across the Indo-Pacific.

Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.

The Philippines will showcase investment opportunities across the critical-minerals value chain at Australia’s largest mining conference, seeking to attract capital that can transform its mineral resources into higher-value industries and strengthen its position in global supply chains.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is moving ahead with the first phase of a redevelopment of Susana Heights Village in Muntinlupa, planning new retail plazas and upgrades to community amenities as it seeks to refresh the established residential estate while preserving its low-density character.

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. hit its P24.2-billion earnings target in 2025, as the property developer ramped up housing launches and focused on extracting more value from its nationwide landbank.

MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., more than doubled its distributable income in the third quarter of 2026 as fresh property infusions nearly doubled its leasable area and lifted rental revenues.

Pag-IBIG Fund nearly tripled its financing for socialized housing in the first nine months of 2026, as subsidized interest rates under the government’s Expanded 4PH Program helped expand access to homeownership for low-income Filipino families.

Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. (CHPC) will sell its entire stake in Cirtek Electronics Corp. (CEC) to India-based Sancode Semi Private Ltd. for USD20.2 million, using part of the proceeds to cut debt and finance its remaining core operating business.

Globe Telecom is calling for quicker action from local government units on telecommunications permits, saying lingering delays remain a key barrier to expanding internet and mobile service—especially to far-flung and underserved communities. While recent reforms have yielded early results, bureaucratic inertia continues to slow down the rollout of critical infrastructure.

The electricity grid is getting busier. Rooftop solar panels are turning homes into power producers, batteries are storing energy for later, and electric vehicles are adding new demands to the system.

The European Union and the Philippines are setting up a joint artificial intelligence (AI) industry laboratory to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, improve productivity and attract investment, with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among the intended beneficiaries.

Christmas is coming, and with it, the annual homecoming of thousands of overseas Filipinos eager to reunite with their families, enjoy familiar food, visit favorite destinations, and celebrate the holidays in the Philippines.

There are few things more amusing than watching otherwise sensible adults become unreasonable over a basketball game played by people young enough to be their children. A missed free throw becomes a character flaw. A referee’s call becomes evidence of a conspiracy. A victory is proof that an entire institution is superior, while a defeat is something that requires immediate explanation. The players may be the ones on the court, but the people in the stands often behave as though their own futures are at stake.

Woke up this morning hoping for a reset, with my circadian rhythm hopefully back on track after weeks of near-sleeplessness, due in part to bodily changes occasioned by advancing age and to the ayuda economy, which has gone from bad to worse to overdrive. I cannot believe what has recently been printed in both legacy news outlets and portals like the one where I currently work, or the level of absurdity that has pervaded the country. When I ask any reasonable person what ails the Philippines, with its rich resources and poor economic performance, the retort and the discussion that follow quickly turn absurd. The survey firms Pulse Asia and OCTA have a four-word answer: the cost of living. Two-thirds of the country say the most urgent issue is inflation, and that “public sentiment . . . is being shaped primarily by economic strain and the rising cost of living.”

A Toyota is not a car that makes you want to write poetry. It is a car you get into, press the start button, select Drive, and take wherever you need to go. No drama, no complicated rituals, no need to call the children over to explain how to operate the touchscreen.