Gov’t crafting EV, hybrid sea transport safety standards in wake of MV June Aster tragedy
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is teaming up with key government bodies to develop clear, evidence-based safety rules for carrying electric and hybrid vehicles on domestic passenger ships—an effort triggered by the recent fatal fire aboard the MV June Aster.
Mynt secures PSE approval for to ₱89.25-billion GCash IPO
Mynt, operator of GCash, has obtained the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Notice of Approval for its proposed initial public offering, with plans to list on the Main Board next month. The application covers up to 8.027 billion common shares plus an overallotment option of up to 1.204 billion secondary shares, subject to PSE conditions, SEC’s final Permit to Sell, market conditions, and other required approvals.
St. Luke’s earns dual global recognition in World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027
St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Quezon City and Global City campuses are both named in Newsweek/Statista’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027. Quezon City tops the Philippines in Nephrology, a specialty newly added to the global ranking.
Manila Water delivers emergency water to flood-hit Pangasinan under state of calamity
Amid a State of Calamity in Pangasinan from widespread flooding, Manila Water’s Calasiao Water, North Luzon Water, and Manila Water Foundation acted fast to supply safe water to Calasiao, Malasiqui, and Sta. Barbara evacuees.
Meralco builds smarter, more resilient grid with modern power infrastructure
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, is ramping up investments in advanced technologies to boost network oversight while delivering safer, more reliable, and more efficient power service to its customers.
