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Andrea Brillantes debuts as 2026 Tanduay Calendar Girl in “Iconic Era” launch

Tanduay, the world’s top-selling rum brand, has officially introduced Andrea Brillantes as its 2026 Tanduay Calendar Girl during a star-studded event at The Elements in Eton Centris. The reveal marks a new chapter for the long-running calendar tradition—one that now puts authenticity and empowerment at the forefront.

Negros Power nears full power restoration after Typhoons Tino, Uwan

Negros Electric and Power Corp. is close to fully restoring electricity across Central Negros after Typhoons Tino and Uwan, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). As of 6 p.m. on November 17, 2025, power has been restored to more than 92 percent of the 244,915 affected customers.

Airbus launches high-tech research hub in Korea’s R&D capital

Airbus has opened a new Airbus Tech Hub in Daejeon, strengthening South Korea’s position as a key technology partner.

Manila Water strikes deal to take over Mexico’s Agua de Puebla

Manila Water is expanding its footprint in Latin America with a deal to acquire a majority stake in Mexican water utility Agua de Puebla. The company’s international arm, Manila Water Asia Pacific, signed a binding term sheet to buy 74.85 percent of the firm from two shareholders, Creando Estructuras and Agua de México.

Senate Backs DA’s P184-B spending plan for 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed gratitude to senators for crossing party lines to approve its P184.1-billion budget for 2026, strengthening efforts to boost food security and accelerate rural development.

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DA expands Isabela LGU tie-up to boost ube production, raise farmer incomes

The Department of Agriculture is strengthening its partnership with local government units and private stakeholders to scale up ube production, meet rising global demand, and create more export opportunities for Isabela farmers.

GSIS opens new Dagupan branch

The Government Service Insurance System or GSIS has opened its new Dagupan branch, replacing the old facility that had served the province since 1961. The new office at Cityscape Lifestyle Center is flood-free, more spacious, and modern, serving over 73,000 members and pensioners across Pangasinan.

September WESM prices rise 3.1% nationwide, set to reflect in October bills

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market climbed 3.1 percent in September, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines. The Independent Electricity Market Operators of the Philippines or IEMOP reported Tuesday that the national average hit P7.43 per kilowatt-hour as of September 25, up from August’s P7.21 per kWh. It said the rates will be used to calculate spot-market electricity costs billed this October.

Rockwell joins expanded 4PH to widen homeownership access

Rockwell Land Corp. has joined the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, agreeing to offer preferential housing prices and incentives to qualified Pag-IBIG Fund members as the administration seeks to widen access to homeownership among working- and middle-class Filipinos.
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