Cebu advances digital governance through PLDT Enterprise partnership
The Province of Cebu is accelerating its digital transformation via a formal collaboration with PLDT Enterprise to boost connectivity, workforce efficiency, and public service delivery.
Philippines posts notable PISA gains; PCCI seeks policy continuity and stronger system alignment
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has congratulated the Department of Education (DepEd), under Secretary Sonny Angara, on the country’s marked improvement in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
SEC halts Takoyadon owner’s illegal investment scheme; warns of further legal action
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against Nego Food Solution Corp.—operator of the Takoyadon Japanese restaurant chain—and several individuals for illegally soliciting investments from the public.
Wholesale power rates rise 11.8% in August; Visayas and Mindanao see sharp, costly spikes
Average electricity prices across the Philippines in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) climbed 11.8 percent in August, driven by steep cost surges in Visayas and Mindanao even as Luzon rates fell, data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) showed Wednesday.
Gov’t intensifies El Niño preparations as climate risks grow
The government is intensifying preparations for a potentially severe El Niño, putting agriculture, irrigation, and water management at the center of efforts to limit the impact of prolonged dry conditions.
