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OceanaGold Philippines boosts government share to P2.14B

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has sharply increased its contribution to the national treasury, remitting P2.14 billion in Additional Government Share (AGS) for fiscal year 2025. 

ASEAN urged to act faster on climate loss and damage

Southeast Asian leaders and experts are calling for urgent action to better protect communities from climate-related disasters, warning that gaps in capacity and coordination across the region leave many people vulnerable.

Seven words, zero chill: Cebu moves you

In Cebu, the terrain practically dares you to get moving. Trails snake through highlands, coastal ridges flirt with the horizon, and every incline feels like a nudge toward fresh air and a faster heartbeat.

Motorcycle taxi riders press passage of long-delayed franchise bill

A motorcycle taxi riders’ group renewed its call on Labor Day for lawmakers to pass the long-pending Motorcycle Taxi Bill, urging the formal recognition of riders as independent transport workers and stronger safeguards for their livelihoods.

SMHCC taps Lucas to lead SMX, launch SMXCITE

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has named industry veteran Sherwin Lucas as general manager of SMX Convention Center Manila, entrusting him as well with leading the rollout of SMXCITE (SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions), the company’s flagship venue slated to rise within the Mall of Asia Complex by 2027.

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Weak peso makes case for sharp interest rate hikes-BPI

The continued weakening of the Philippine peso past the 63 per U.S. dollar threshold is intensifying pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to aggressively tighten monetary policy, with rate hikes now widely anticipated both next week and in December, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

Security Bank Wealth, St. Luke’s launch healthcare concierge service

Security Bank Wealth and St. Luke’s Medical Center have teamed up to launch a concierge healthcare service, giving clients faster, easier access to medical care and more time for what matters.

CHP cement plants recycle 50 million liters of water annually

Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) is recovering and reusing 50 million liters of water annually across its cement plants in Cebu and Rizal, bolstering efforts to conserve freshwater as climate extremes put pressure on water resources.

PhilWeb investee JKS secures exclusive MegaWin gaming deal

PhilWeb Corp., a listed gaming company, is expanding its footprint in the Philippines’ regulated digital gaming market after investee JKS Tech Solutions secured an exclusive partnership with international gaming content provider MegaWin.
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