Bishops oppose SOCOTECO II-Ignite power deal, seek board suspension
Catholic bishops have joined mounting opposition to the proposed joint venture between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and Ignite Power and Energy Holdings, urging the Ombudsman to suspend cooperative board members facing complaints over the controversial deal.
Globe extends monsoon relief to Central Luzon families
Globe is providing relief assistance to 700 families in Pampanga, Bulacan, and Bataan still recovering from the Southwest Monsoon, in partnership with Ayala Foundation Inc. Covered areas include Pampanga’s Masantol, Macabebe, Apalit, Candaba, Bulacan’s Calumpit, and Bataan’s Hermosa and Dinalupihan, building on earlier Alagang Globe support as recovery proceeds. The company confirms full restoration of mobile and broadband services previously disrupted across parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province.
PayJoy, Kservico expand smartphone financing beyond cities
PayJoy Philippines is expanding its smartphone financing reach through a partnership with appliance and electronics retailer Kservico, using nearly 170 stores across Metro Manila and Luzon to bring device financing closer to consumers outside major urban centers.
ACCIONA, Aboitiz form facilities JV to expand nationwide
ACCIONA and Aboitiz Construction Inc. are forming a joint venture to build a nationwide integrated facilities management platform, marking Aboitiz Construction’s expansion beyond engineering and construction into recurring asset-management services.
RMHC Philippines’ vaccination program wins top CSR health award
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines’ BACK-to-BAKuna program has been named the 2026 Outstanding CSR Project for Health, recognizing an approach that helped improve childhood vaccination completion by addressing behavioral and logistical barriers faced by caregivers.
