Tons of trash gone, mangroves planted in marine pollution cleanup drive
The Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) rallied 2,894 volunteers across eight sites nationwide for its largest Shore It Up! Weekend yet, removing 2.3 metric tons of marine litter and planting 600 mangroves. The annual coastal and marine conservation event took place in Del Carmen, Siargao; Alaminos, Pangasinan; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Medina, Misamis Oriental; Cordova, Cebu; Marinduque; Mabini, Batangas, with support from the Tubbataha Reefs Management Office and the Resort Owners Association of Mabini, Batangas.
BSP eyes closer financial ties with Switzerland after ambassador’s visit
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signaled its openness to deeper cooperation with Switzerland following a recent meeting between its chief and a top Swiss diplomat.
Brother Philippines plans to stay long-term, expands product offerings
Brother International Philippines Corp., known for its printing machines, said it plans to continue operating in the Philippines as the local printing industry evolves.
Wilcon’s net income drops despite higher sales
Wilcon Depot Inc., the home improvement retailer, reported a 3 percent drop in net income last year, falling to ₱2.44 billion from ₱2.52 billion in 2024, even as total sales rose.
New diversion road boosts Lipa growth corridor
The opening of Section 1 of the Lipa City–Mataas na Diversion Road is poised to accelerate development across southern Batangas, reinforcing Lipa’s trajectory as a rising regional hub in CALABARZON.
