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UPLB housing breaks 45-year ground drought

After more than four decades, housing construction has returned to the campus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), a development that signals how universities are becoming key partners in the Philippine government’s expanding affordable housing agenda.

First Gen celebrates 50 years of EDC, launches unified brand

First Gen Corporation marked the 50th anniversary of its subsidiary, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), highlighting its role in advancing geothermal energy in the Philippines.

Victor Lee Meng Teck leads Security Bank as president and CEO

Victor Lee Meng Teck has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Security Bank Corporation, assuming the role in January 2026. Based in the Philippines, he now leads the bank’s overall strategy, operations, and growth initiatives in one of Southeast Asia’s key financial markets.

GSIS adopts 4-day on-site workweek to save energy

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will start a four-day on-site workweek on Monday, March 9, 2026 as part of the government’s efforts to conserve energy.

Japan envoy highlights maritime security cooperation at Makati Symposium

Japan Ambassador to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya, on Friday attended a symposium on maritime security titled “Safeguarding the Maritime Domain for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific.” The event was co-hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies in Makati City.

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XPENG enters Philippine market with six EV variants

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has officially entered the Philippine market, launching six variants across two models as it expands its footprint in Southeast Asia.

St. Luke’s adds laser system for faster vision correction

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City has introduced the VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser system, expanding its range of advanced vision correction procedures and enabling laser treatment in seconds per eye.

Lopez lifts PUV fare adjustment freeze; new rates start September 28

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has officially ended the moratorium on public utility vehicle fare adjustments, acting on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s recommendation to restore rate changes put on hold last March. The new fares take effect this coming Monday, September 28, responding to sustained high fuel costs that have strained the sector.

Households and businesses signal turnaround as economic optimism rebounds

Economic sentiment across the Philippines is turning a corner as both families and business owners show growing confidence in their financial future.
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