Inter-agency coming after digital influencers promoting illegal online gambling
The inter-agency Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a warning to content creators in the country, urging them to stop promoting illegal online gambling platforms.
PNB wins 5th straight Euromoney Award for investment research
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has secured its fifth consecutive Best Bank for Investment Research in the Philippines award from Euromoney at the 2025 Private Banking Awards, underscoring its growing influence in financial analytics and client advisory services.
Alliance eyes Casiguran as marine enterprise hub
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region III (BFAR-III) have formalized a partnership aimed at aligning corporate development with community-based marine livelihood initiatives in Casiguran.
Six-month PPA revenue powers past ₱14.8B mark
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a 13.65 percent increase in revenue reaching ₱14.85 billion in the first half of 2025, up from ₱12.91 billion during the same period last year. This highlights the agency’s pivotal role in supporting Philippine trade, tourism, and national infrastructure development.
Electricity bills up P98 for typical households in July
The Manila Electric Co (Meralco) on Friday announced a P0.4883 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates for July, raising the overall rate to P12.6435/kWh from last month’s P12.1552/kWh. This follows two consecutive months of rate reductions totaling P0.8575/kWh, signaling a reversal that could significantly impact both households and businesses.
