Meralco cuts rates for second consecutive month
Customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are set to benefit from back-to-back rate reductions as the utility announced another decrease of P0.0409 per kWh in the electricity rate this September.
Gov’t seeks Australia partners to help modernize national transport system
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking partnerships with the Australian government and Australian companies to help modernize the Philippines’ transportation system.
BSP co-chairs ASEAN Capital Account Liberalization meeting, advances regional financial integration goals
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bank of the Lao PDR jointly led the 52nd meeting of the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Account Liberalization (WC-CAL) held August 19–20, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur.
LRMC bolsters LRT-1 infra reliability amid severe weather
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, has stepped up infrastructure work, maintenance efforts and operational rules to keep services safe and dependable amid bad weather hitting Metro Manila and nearby areas.
Foundever bags Silver at 2026 HR Excellence Awards for expanding Filipino career paths
Foundever®, a global customer experience (CX) leader, earned Silver in Excellence in Addressing Urban Workforce Challenges at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes its University and Community Partnership (UCP) Program, which links schools, local communities, and aspiring professionals to nationwide jobs and career pathways.
