Defense dollars, deterrence drive Philippine economic upside
Expanding US support for Philippine defense modernization is shaping up as both a security upgrade and an economic catalyst, even as Manila weighs financing options for a potential multibillion-dollar F-16 fighter jet deal.
Move more, sleep better for healthier nights
If you spend more time on the couch than on your feet, your sleep may be paying the price.
Zamcelco steps up crackdown on power theft after court win
Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Inc. (Zamcelco) has intensified its anti-pilferage campaign after securing convictions against individuals involved in illegal electricity use, underscoring the company’s push to protect revenue and improve service reliability.
MGB suspends exploration permit for contested Nueva Vizcaya mining project
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has temporarily suspended the mining exploration permit of Woggle Corp. for a proposed gold and copper project in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid strong public opposition in the area.
ERC cuts NGCP revenue request by 15% to protect consumers, fund priority grid upgrades
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a lower annual revenue requirement for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), cutting 15.28 percent from what the company originally sought.
