Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday filed criminal charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against 20 personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and four private contractors, in connection with alleged anomalies in flood control projects.
Megawide Construction Corp. has signed an agreement to settle its receivables from Citicore Power Inc. (CPI) through a share transfer deal involving Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC).
A total of 28 Japanese companies, including industry giants Mitsubishi Corp., Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo Metro, Sumitomo Corp., and Alstom Japan, have expressed interest in bidding for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
SM Investments Corp., the flagship holding company of the SM Group, has again been named to TIME and Statista’s “World’s Best Companies 2025”list, recognized for its strong performance in sustainability, financial growth, and employee satisfaction.
Alex Eala continued her winning streak in style on Thursday (Manila time), storming into the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 SP Open with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 win over Argentina’s Julia Riera—her second straight-sets victory in Brazil.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.
Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. aims to launch as many as 60 new games next year, expanding its lineup as competition heats up in the Philippine online gaming space. The company is also stepping up its focus on original, locally developed titles rather than relying on foreign content, setting it apart from many industry peers.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has confirmed analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila will officially cease on November 22, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to digital TV. Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said the target date is firm, and that television networks have been preparing public service announcements and information materials to help people get ready for the change.