Meralco wins pride award for building more inclusive workplace
Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest listed distribution utility better known as Meralco, is proving that powering the good life means powering a workplace where everyone belongs.
Slow LGU permitting still holding back telco rollout, even as reforms show early progress
Globe Telecom is calling for quicker action from local government units on telecommunications permits, saying lingering delays remain a key barrier to expanding internet and mobile service—especially to far-flung and underserved communities. While recent reforms have yielded early results, bureaucratic inertia continues to slow down the rollout of critical infrastructure.
Philippines eyes critical minerals investment at Australia mining meet
The Philippines will showcase investment opportunities across the critical-minerals value chain at Australia’s largest mining conference, seeking to attract capital that can transform its mineral resources into higher-value industries and strengthen its position in global supply chains.
BSP book unveils pre-colonial Surigao gold treaures
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched a new book titled “Bahandi: The Surigao Treasure and Related Finds”at its head office in Manila. The publication shines a spotlight on extraordinary pre-colonial gold artifacts, revealing the rich cultural heritage and advanced civilization of early Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish colonizers.
DA welcomes $34.1M US grant to develop ube industry
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed a $34.1-million (approx. ₱2.1-billion) grant from the United States government aimed at boosting the Philippine ube industry and connecting local growers to expanding international food and beverage markets.
