Globe boosts digital infrastructure as gov’t pushes Digital Philippines agenda
Globe reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, highlighting major gains in digital infrastructure and services as the government accelerates its Digital Philippines program.
Maynilad locks concession extension, maps growth plan
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has secured a major regulatory boost with a revised concession agreement (RCA) from the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), extending its concession to January 21, 2047.
Dr. Mutia: Championing the treasures of Tama through science
“Mother of the Maliputo and Tawilis”—the title sounds part local legend, part scientific street cred, and entirely earned by Dr. Maria Theresa Mutia, the Filipina fisheries expert whose work has safeguarded two of Taal Lake’s most precious species.
PCIC allots P571M for farmers’ Tino, Uwan insurance claims
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has earmarked an initial P571.3 million to compensate insured farmers hit by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, one of the government’s support measures as it works to speed up agricultural recovery from back-to-back climate shocks.
SM revamps Iloilo hub, spening P2.3B in mall makeover
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is accelerating its push to future-proof its malls, confirming it will complete the P2.3-billion redevelopment of SM City Iloilo by the first quarter of 2026—a transformation aimed at cementing the property’s role as Western Visayas’ premier lifestyle and commercial hub.
