In a rare commendation, the Commission on Audit (COA) has praised the National Food Authority (NFA) for its effective rice inventory management, according to the latest Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) issued to the Department of Agriculture’s grains agency.
Ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from January to November 2024, according to new data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The trade deficit narrowed significantly in April, reflecting a rare convergence of rising exports and declining imports. The foreign trade gap declined to USD3.5 billion, down from a revised USD4.5 billion in March, according to data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH), the Lopez Group’s pioneering energy and infrastructure company, has elected respected economist and former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Dr. Cielito Habito as an independent director, signaling the group’s intent to further deepen its strategic governance amid the evolving business and policy landscape.
SM Investments Corp., the powerhouse behind one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, is harnessing its vast and varied ecosystem to meet the evolving demands...
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, has secured a key endorsement from the Iloilo City Local Development Council (LDC) for its P5-billion Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Project, a major step toward improving long-term water security in the region.
In a bold move underscoring its leadership in the Philippines’ energy transition, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by business titan Manuel V. Pangilinan, is spearheading a comprehensive grid modernization initiative aimed at integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) seamlessly into its power distribution network.
First Gen Corp. chairman and CEO Federico R. Lopez (second from left) shares a light moment with four other members of the company’s board after their re-election during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting on 29 May 2025. With him are (from left) director Manolo Michael T. De Guzman, president and COO Francis Giles B. Puno, and independent directors Alicia Rita L. Morales and Edgar O. Chua. Not in photo are re-elected directors Richard Raymond B. Tantoco, Manuel L. Lopez Jr., Elvira L. Bautista and Maria Presentation L. Abello, as well as new independent director Manuel I. Ayala. First Gen is a leading independent power producer in the Philippines. It operates a diverse portfolio of 32 power plants with a total installed capacity of 3,639 megawatts at the end of 2024. These facilities generate power across the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids, supporting the country’s energy needs.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to modernize and safeguard the country's livestock, feed mill, and gamefowl industries, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal of achieving food security and rural development.