Government touts strong economy, promises tougher reforms and accountability
The government on Monday says the economy remains solid, with stable foundations and strong investment prospects. Finance Secretary Ralph Rector frames the current controversies as part of an internal reform effort led by the President, who has vowed to expose—not shield—corruption.
Fuel costs jump again: gasoline, diesel up by ₱1.20/L starting Tuesday
Motorists are bracing for another round of pump price hikes as local oil companies raise the cost of both gasoline and diesel by ₱1.20 per liter.
NU expands campuses to meet growing student demand
National University (NU), part of the SM Group, is expanding four of its campuses—Clark (Pampanga), Mall of Asia (Pasay), Fairview (Quezon City), and its main campus in Sampaloc, Manila—to accommodate more students and meet rising demand for accessible, quality education. The move coincides with NU’s 125th anniversary, reinforcing its mission to provide career-ready learning close to Filipino communities.
ABS-CBN posts narrower loss amid strong content performance
ABS-CBN Corp. reported a 13 percent drop in net loss to P2.24 billion in the first nine months of 2025, down from P2.59 billion a year earlier, driven largely by gains in its content production and distribution segment. Excluding one-time items, recurring losses fell 43 percent year-on-year.
Palawan named one of Frommer’s “Best Places to Go” in 2026
As dawn breaks over Palawan, sunlight spills across limestone cliffs and hidden lagoons, illuminating a landscape where time seems to move with the tides.
