PCC seeks more choice in water services
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is pushing for reforms that could give households greater freedom to choose their water providers, arguing that stronger competition can improve service quality, transparency and consumer welfare even in an industry traditionally dominated by monopolies.
Ayala Foundation supports Mindanao communities after magnitude 7.8 earthquake
Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit off the coast of Mindanao on June 8, Ayala Group through Brigadang Ayala launched rapid relief and recovery operations across General Santos City and Sarangani Province.
Nearly 99% back MerryMart delisting plan
MerryMart founder and chairman Injap Sia said nearly 99 percent of the retailer’s shareholders have tendered their shares under DoubleDragon Corp.’s acquisition offer, paving the way for the company’s voluntary delisting and deeper integration into the DoubleDragon Group.
Satellite internet service launched at Pasig Mega Market to boost Paleng-QR Ph Plus
A new satellite-based internet service had been launched at the Pasig Mega Market to support the expansion of Paleng-QR Ph Plus, the national digital payment initiative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
DA testing on rice samples raise mislabeling red flag
A Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) monitoring exercise has uncovered potential mislabeling practices in rice sold in key urban markets, raising concerns that some...
