Manila Water is urging customers to avail of its free desludging service this December to keep septic tanks in good condition and avoid holiday inconvenience. The company says regular desludging helps prevent tank overflow, foul odors, and health risks from untreated wastewater, while also supporting environmental protection.
Security Bank Corp. has exceeded its 2025 sustainable finance target ahead of schedule, releasing P99.4 billion in green and social financing as of October 2025—18 percent above its full-year goal. The bank says the milestone reflects strong demand for sustainable investments in the Philippines and supports its ambition to become a leading partner in the sector.
Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) has started commissioning its new 18.2-MW run-of-river hydropower plant in Bukidnon. The facility, located along the Pulangi River between Valencia City and San Fernando, employed more than 900 workers during round-the-clock construction.
Finance undersecretary Karlo Fermin Adriano described the BTr as keeper of the nation’s “passbook,” responsible for raising about 90 percent of the government’s borrowing needs—an essential task that supports everything from public services to long-term economic plans.
PXP Energy Corp. says it will take years before three newly awarded petroleum service contracts (PSCs) can be fully developed, citing the complexity and long timelines of oil exploration.
Filipinos have a curious relationship with the medal table. We like to see our flag climbing it, preferably past countries with larger populations, bigger budgets, and considerably more athletes. We count golds, compare totals, calculate rankings, and wonder whether we could have done better. A silver medal is celebrated, of course, but not before someone observes that it could have been a gold.
Baguio City is piloting an AI-powered system to help entrepreneurs quickly confirm if their proposed venture complies with local zoning rules, developed through the AI-in-a-Box program by PLDT and Smart.
Security Bank has been recognized as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia for 2026, marking its third consecutive win, following honors in 2024 and 2025.
The Jollibee Group is further stepping up its shift to clean energy, teaming up once again with First Gen to run 189 of its company-owned outlets on renewable power.