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Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.

Visayas grid under yellow alert

The Visayas grid was placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday due to low power reserves caused by several plant outages.

Fortinet study: APAC firms struggle with AI cyber threats

A new study commissioned by Fortinet found that many organizations across Asia Pacific are struggling to manage growing cybersecurity complexity and AI-driven threats.

Globe trains agencies vs mobile scams

Globe held a technical training session with government agencies to improve the use of IMSI catcher detectors in fighting mobile-based scams.

Shell Pilipinas keeps 2026 capex at P2-P3B

Shell Pilipinas Corp. (SPC) will keep its 2026 capital spending budget at around P2 billion to P3 billion, with most of the funds allotted for upgrading import terminals and fuel infrastructure nationwide.

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DA expands Isabela LGU tie-up to boost ube production, raise farmer incomes

The Department of Agriculture is strengthening its partnership with local government units and private stakeholders to scale up ube production, meet rising global demand, and create more export opportunities for Isabela farmers.

GSIS opens new Dagupan branch

The Government Service Insurance System or GSIS has opened its new Dagupan branch, replacing the old facility that had served the province since 1961. The new office at Cityscape Lifestyle Center is flood-free, more spacious, and modern, serving over 73,000 members and pensioners across Pangasinan.

September WESM prices rise 3.1% nationwide, set to reflect in October bills

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market climbed 3.1 percent in September, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines. The Independent Electricity Market Operators of the Philippines or IEMOP reported Tuesday that the national average hit P7.43 per kilowatt-hour as of September 25, up from August’s P7.21 per kWh. It said the rates will be used to calculate spot-market electricity costs billed this October.

Rockwell joins expanded 4PH to widen homeownership access

Rockwell Land Corp. has joined the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, agreeing to offer preferential housing prices and incentives to qualified Pag-IBIG Fund members as the administration seeks to widen access to homeownership among working- and middle-class Filipinos.
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