Education, Health & Science
PHINMA profit rises as education offsets weakness
PHINMA Corp. posted P363.35 million in consolidated net income in the first half of 2026, with its education business providing the biggest lift as construction, property, and other operations faced a softer economy.
US grants Philippines up to $600M health support
The US is providing the Philippines up to USD600 million in grant assistance to strengthen the country’s health system, a move expected to bolster public health security while reducing the need for government resources to fund critical health programs.
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.
STI Holdings makes Forbes Asia 2026 ‘Best Under A Billion’ list
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. has been included in Forbes Asia’s 2026 “Best Under A Billion” roster, one of only seven Philippine firms to earn the spot this year. The annual list recognizes 200 top-performing small and mid-sized public companies across the Asia-Pacific with annual revenue under $1 billion and consistent growth.
Meralco Power Academy holds career talk for DLSU students
Around 500 engineering students from De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila joined the Meralco Power Academy’s (MPA) PowerConvos series to prepare for careers in the energy sector.
