Context.ph

5738 POSTS

Meralco upgrades Laguna Substation to boost power reliability

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has completed upgrades to its Calamba 230 kV-115 kV substation to improve electricity reliability for parts of Laguna and Batangas.

PLDT, Smart on alert to keep connectivity amid #TinoPH

As Tropical Cyclone Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) brings heavy rains and strong winds to parts of the Philippines, PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. assured customers that their teams are prepared to maintain vital connectivity.

52M credentials exposed as cyberattacks spike in PH

The Philippines recorded a 49 percent increase in data breaches in the third quarter of 2025, exposing more than 52 million credentials in just three months, according to Viettel Cyber Security, one of Asia’s leading cybersecurity firms.

PNB and PAL renew co-brand partnership

The Philippine National Bank, a subsidiary of LT Group, Inc., and the Philippine Airlines (PAL), under PAL Holdings, Inc., have renewed their co-brand partnership to strengthen their collaboration in providing improved travel and financial services for Filipinos.

Dizon moves to end overpricing, save ₱60B for infrastructure

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projected saving up to ₱60 billion in its proposed 2026 budget after cutting prices of key construction materials used in government projects.

Just in

Gokongwei, Salazar named MAP Management Persons of the Year

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei and PHINMA Corporation President and COO Dr. Chito B. Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their contributions to corporate transformation, education and inclusive economic growth.

DOF targets cheaper remittances, faster development financing

The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.

FAST charts Cebu expansion after return to Chiongbian family

FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.

Limlingan takes SSS helm, eyes loans, investment returns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.
spot_img