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DOTr agencies remit P15.29 billion dividends to gov’t

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that its attached agencies have turned over a total of P15.29 billion in dividends to the national treasury, funds that will be used for priority projects aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos.

ICTSI completes Brazil logistics acquisition: posts strong Q1 2026 results

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has fully acquired São Paulo-based logistics firm Companhia Regional de Armazéns Gerais e Entreposto Aduaneira (CRAGEA) through its wholly owned unit IRB Holding Ltda., after securing all regulatory approvals.

PCCI backs ERC reforms to boost investment climate

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has thrown its support behind the Energy Regulatory Commission's (ERC) latest reforms, saying the measures could improve the country's investment climate by lowering electricity costs, expanding consumer choice, and speeding up regulatory approvals.

DOF calms LGU fears over property tax reform

The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured local government units (LGUs) that the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) will not automatically increase property taxes, seeking to dispel concerns that the landmark reform could burden taxpayers and undermine local fiscal autonomy.

PhilWeb pivots to technology with Pragmatic Play partnership 

Listed PhilWeb Corp. is expanding beyond its traditional role as a gaming operator, striking an exclusive partnership with global gaming content provider Pragmatic Play to strengthen its position as a technology partner for the Philippines' regulated online gaming industry.

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Japanese envoy marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya joined diplomats, government officials, and maritime experts yesterday to mark a decade since a landmark legal ruling on the South China Sea. Ambassador Endo attended the special symposium on July 10, which was hosted by the Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies. The event allowed leaders and analysts to discuss the current state of regional waters exactly ten years after an international tribunal issued its decision in the case between the Philippines and China.

Hidilyn’s golden legacy lifts Philippine teenage weightlifting stars

When Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo in 2021, most of the country's newest weightlifting sensations were still in grade school, some not even teenagers. Five years later, they are no longer just watching their hero. They are following her footsteps, one lift at a time.

Manila Water deploys contingency assets to boost East Zone water security

Manila Water is strengthening water supply reliability across its...

PLDT Enterprise’s Smart earns global GSMA certification for new anti-fraud roaming check tool

As digital fraud grows more complex, basic identity checks are no longer enough for businesses to secure transactions.
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