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Manila Water enhances Marikina STP to ensure service reliability and protection of waterways

Manila Water is carrying out maintenance work at its Marikina North sewage and terminal pumping station to ensure service reliability and strict compliance with the environmental standards set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 

BSP sees no point in reviving contract with AllCard

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Saturday saw no point in reviving the contract with equipment, raw materials, and support services provider AllCard which allegedly failed to deliver its end of the agreement but has sued to enforce it.

BSP frees captured liquidity of P380 billion with 250 basis point cut in deposit reserves

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday announced a reduction in the banks' deposit reserves from 9.5 percent at the moment to 7 percent beginning October this year.

Telco highlights responsible use of AI

PT&T Corp. on Friday said that effective regulation and sound policies are crucial for maximizing the benefits of AI or artificial intelligence while safeguarding both the economy and society.

Rising tourist arrivals strain water and energy resources, increases CO2 output

The Philippines is grappling with increasing pressure on its water and energy resources due to a surge in tourist arrivals.

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ADB warns Philippine farms, infrastructure face rising coastal flood risks

The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.

Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
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