DOTr begins property acquisition for long-awaited Mindanao Railway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun acquiring properties for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), marking a major step toward the long-delayed construction of the region’s first railway system.
Asians want to live better, not just longer – Manulife report
Asians are living longer, but many still struggle to feel financially secure in later life, according to the 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report from Manulife Wealth and Asset Management. The study, covering Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, found that most people prioritize quality of life over extended lifespans.
Globe Telecom posts strong cash gains as it shift to smarter investments
Globe Telecom reported solid financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showing that strategic, efficient spending—not bigger budgets—is driving its growth.
Laguna Water expands service, cuts carbon in latest sustainability report
Laguna Water, the largest water and wastewater service provider in Laguna, has released its 6th Sustainability Report, highlighting strong community partnerships and progress toward environmental and social goals.
DA urges crowdsourced oversight on farm roads nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is urging farmers, local governments, and ordinary citizens to help monitor the construction of farm-to-market roads (FMRs), warning that inefficiencies and corruption in rural infrastructure continue to undermine food production and farmer incomes.
