In the wake of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is operating on a 24/7 basis to restore electricity in flood-affected areas across its franchise.
In response to Typhoon Crising, Globe Telecom is providing free unlimited calls and texts to all networks and mobile data to help affected Filipinos stay connected during the crisis.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic—a health crisis that triggered widespread lockdowns to curb mobility and prevent the spread of the virus—internet access in the Philippines has surged nearly threefold by 2024. Nearly half of all Filipino households are now online, spending an average of almost five hours a day browsing the web.
Phinma Corp. has invested an additional P300 million into its property arm, Phinma Property Holdings Corp., to support the continued development of Saludad, a P12-billion flagship township project in Bacolod City. The 21-hectare project is being developed in partnership with JEPP Real Estate Co.
AC Health is extending its healthcare partnership with Valenzuela City beyond hospitals and dialysis services to address a critical but often overlooked part of public health: identifying developmental difficulties in children early enough to make a difference.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is urging the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to deliver a calibrated interest rate increase while calling on executive agencies to roll out immediate supply-side reforms, following the central bank’s warning late Wednesday that the economy faces a difficult mix of high inflation and slowing growth.
Travelers and freight forwarders may pay less for flights and cargo starting November 16, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) lowers fuel surcharges following a drop in global jet‑fuel prices.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is inviting Filipinos to explore local tourist spots using the country’s modernized ports and budget‑friendly inter‑island sea travel for the November 14‑18 extended holiday tied to the 49th ASEAN Summit.