Climate-ready rice fights floods, salt threats
Rice has long been a symbol of resilience on the Filipino plate. Now, scientists are working to make the grain itself more resilient in the field.
Ramon Ang acquires Lopez family stake in Lopez Inc.
Lopez Inc. president Federico “Piki” R. Lopez confirmed reports that Ramon S. Ang has purchased the stake previously held by Crème Investment Corporation, the investment arm led by Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III.
BSP honors 14 top insttutional partners at 2026 appreciation ceremony
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday recognized 14 outstanding institutional partners from its Head Office during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony. The awardees were honored for their key contributions to financial inclusion, financial literacy promotion, and wider access to retirement savings via the Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA). They also helped advance digital payments through the QR PH system and the introduction of tap-to-pay turnstiles for MRT‑3 commuters.
DPWH eyes P1.5B Taft drainage overhaul
The Department of Public Works and Highways is proposing a P1.5-billion drainage rehabilitation project for the entire stretch of Taft Avenue as the government intensifies efforts to address recurring flooding in Metro Manila’s key transport corridors.
Fuel prices drop over P4 per liter this week
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed fuel companies will roll back pump prices sharply this week, with cuts exceeding P4 per liter across all major products.
