Laguna Water, part of Manila Water’s Non-East Zone operations, has strengthened its response plan and proactive measures to lessen the impact of El Niño and ensure consistent water service for all its customers.
PhilWeb Corp. officially launched its new online gaming platform NWR Play on Friday, built to support Newport World Resorts’ entry into the country’s regulated digital gaming space.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has expanded free internet services to remote island communities across Palawan, activating 621 Wi-Fi hotspots in 207 public schools to help bridge the digital divide.
Manila and Cebu City lost ground in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, underscoring the challenge facing the Philippines as Southeast Asian rivals strengthen their appeal to international travelers.
Cebu Pacific has introduced a special seat sale for flights departing from Manila and Clark to selected domestic locations, in support of the Department of Tourism’s “Discover More, Love More” campaign. The promotion seeks to make air travel more affordable and accessible, encouraging both Filipinos and international visitors to explore the country’s varied tourism spots and look beyond well-known destinations, while also helping local communities and related businesses.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pursuing an aggressive anti-electricity pilferage campaign in a bid to ensure stability and reliability of its distribution network, while promoting public safety.
The Bureau of Animal Industry has approved AVAC ASF LIVE—developed by AVAC Vietnam—as the first African Swine Fever vaccine for commercial sale in the Philippines, nearly seven years after the 2019 outbreak cut the national hog herd from 13 million to roughly 8 million heads.
Damage to the agriculture sector from the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has climbed past the ₱3 billion mark, rising to ₱3.39 billion as of 2 p.m. September 2, the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed. The figure is up from ₱2.84 billion just 30 hours earlier, at 8 a.m. September 1 — and authorities warn the total will likely rise as field assessments continue.