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300 MW new capacity comes online in hot months up ahead

The Department of Energy (DOE) said as much as 300 megawatts worth of additional power is coming online during the summer months.

PH, Czech Republic eye agricultural trade, technology cooperation

The Philippines and the Czech Republic have reached mutual understanding on several agricultural issues to improve bilateral trade and widen technology transfers between the two countries, particularly in livestock and dairy production and water management. 

LRMC announces leadership changes ahead of LRT-1 extension line opening in 4Q

The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) on Monday announced key leadership changes ahead of the opening of the LRT Line 1 Cavite extension by the fourth quarter of 2024. 

Philippine Airlines posts record income in 2023 on strong air travel recovery

Philippine Airlines said Monday a strong recovery in the travel and tourism industry drove its net income last year to a record USD379 million, a 92 percent increase from the USD197 million posted in 2022. This is the highest net profit for PAL, excluding restructuring gains.

Philippine firms mostly at risk against cybersecurity threats, Cisco study

Only 1 percent of organizations in the Philippines have the "mature" level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks, according to  2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index of NASDAQ-listed firm Cisco.  Cisco developed the index to assess the readiness

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Peso slide to P63 vs USD, spur costs, inflation risks

The peso’s slide beyond P63 against the US dollar is threatening to drive up Philippine manufacturing costs and fuel inflation, raising concerns as businesses brace for stronger Christmas-season demand.

Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
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