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EDCOM 2 launches early childhood dashboard to guide localized child development action

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has launched the Early Childhood Dashboard, a digital platform co-developed with Ayala Corporation’s AC Analytics team to provide accessible data for improving early childhood outcomes across the Philippines.

Alex Eala, Venus Williams fall short in Toronto doubles

Alex Eala and Venus Williams, for a brief moment early Friday in Manila, looked like they might have another doubles trick up their sleeves.

Cebu Pacific launches, resumes 5 international routes ahead of holiday season

Cebu Pacific is expanding its international network this fourth quarter with five new and restored direct routes to China, Vietnam, and Japan, boosting connectivity ahead of the busy holiday travel period. The Gokongwei-led airline will roll out services from Cebu, Clark, and Manila starting late October through November, alongside a promotional seat sale with one-way base fares starting at just P1, excluding fees and surcharges.

AirAsia Philippines named world’s most punctual low-cost carrier in July

AirAsia Philippines has kept its rank as the world’s most on-time low-cost airline for July, according to the latest report from global aviation data firm OAG. The carrier recorded an on-time performance rate of 94.42 percent, placing first among 46 monitored low-cost airlines worldwide. It also took second place in OAG’s All Airlines category for carriers running over 1,500 flights that month, outperforming many full-service airlines alongside its budget peers.

Oriental Petroleum gets nickel exploration area in Dinagat Islands

Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corp. has secured the designation of a 505-hectare exploration area in Loreto, Dinagat Islands, as it expands its mineral exploration...

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Middle East conflicts force another weekly spike in local fuel prices

Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.

Agri damage from habagat, 3 storms hits ₱1.79B

Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.

Batang Gilas runs out of gas, settles for eighth

Batang Gilas Pilipinas started with a spark but finished with the wrong kind of déjà vu.

DA escalates nationwide crackdown on counterfeit farm inputs to protect farmers, safeguard food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.
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