MPIC’s mWell rolls out digital health hub for the workplace
Metro Pacific Investments Corp.'s digital healthcare arm, mWell, has rolled out a new wellness platform aimed at human resources (HR) departments, marking a strategic push into the corporate sector. The platform offers HR teams a centralized dashboard to manage all facets of employee well-being—from physical activity to mental health—underscoring the growing commercial value of health-driven productivity.
CBK hydro privatization bidding moved to end-June
The privatization schedule of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna has been officially moved to the end of June this year, according to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM). The revised timeline was confirmed in a statement over the weekend, marking a two-week delay from the original June 16 deadline.
High interest rates hit DMCI sales, push strategic pivot
DMCI Homes Inc., the property development unit of DMCI Holdings Inc., is seeing a marked increase in unsold condominium units due to a surge in buyer cancellations, prompting a strategic shift toward ready-for-occupancy (RFO) and rent-to-own offerings.
Globally-backed MRT-4 Project moves forward with international consultancy market call
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is inviting both local and international consultancy firms to participate in a market engagement conference for the project management consultancy (PMC) services of the highly-anticipated Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) Project, marking a significant step in the commercial rollout of one of the Philippines' flagship mass transit initiatives.
Nueva Vizcaya named Philippine ginger capital
The Department of Agriculture has officially declared Nueva Vizcaya as the “Ginger Capital of the Philippines,” signaling a more focused government effort to channel resources toward boosting the production of this high-value crop in the Cagayan Valley region.
