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SP Gatchalian pushes Senate reforms to spur investments

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing a package of economic reforms aimed at reviving investment, creating jobs, cutting power costs, and easing regulatory bottlenecks, including the creation of a Senate panel to coordinate the measures.

Mitsubishi revives Outlander as flagship PHEV SUV

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is bringing back the Outlander nameplate as its new flagship SUV, marking the Japanese automaker’s entry into the Philippine plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) market.

When floodwaters rose, Meralco brought relief

The floodwaters came fast, swallowing roads, closing small businesses, and turning familiar streets into stretches of murky water.

JEG Tower locks two-year power rate with COREnergy

JEG Tower in Cebu City is locking in its electricity costs for two years under a new power supply deal with COREnergy, giving the commercial property greater protection against price volatility while improving control over a major operating expense.

Gilas women stumble as U23 3×3 shines

It was a tale of two Gilas teams, with the senior women’s squad taking a beating in Mexico while the U23 3x3 crew hoisted the Philippine flag high at Stop 3 of the FIBA tournament in Malaysia.

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MWIS bags ‘B’ ESG Rating from Synesgy

Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS) has earned a ‘B’ 2026 ESG Rating from global assessment platform Synesgy, marking a key milestone in its sustainability journey.

Ticket costs rise as CAB hikes fuel surcharge

Airline tickets will cost more in the first half of October after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised fuel surcharges in response to steeply rising jet fuel prices. In an official advisory, the CAB announced both domestic and international passenger and cargo fuel surcharges will move to Level 17 from October 1 through 15, up from Level 14 applied during the latter half of September.

SMPC pushes for fair, capability-based bidding rules for coal sites

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is calling on the Department of Energy to ensure fair process in updated bidding rules for pre-identified coal areas, stressing bidders must be pre-qualified on technical skill, experience, and financial strength.

PEZA, BEZA advance ecozone plans in Bangsamoro provinces

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Bangsamoro Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) are moving to develop proposed economic zones in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan and Maguindanao del Norte, potentially opening new investment and job opportunities across the Bangsamoro region.
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