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China, Singapore pursuing wind power project in Laguna

China's leading wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind and Singapore-headquartered The Blue Circle (TBC) are to pursue the development of the 100.8-megawatt Kalayaan 2 wind project in Laguna.

Restore some NFA functions in RTL extension, DA urges Congress

The Department of Agriculture on Monday urged Congress to restore the National Food Authority's function as a rice price stabilizer and increase its fund allocation for programs to enhance rice production and farmers’ incomes as lawmakers’ deliberate on measures seeking to extend the Rice Tariffication Law.

Meralco 1Q income up 11 percent; full-year income seen over P40 billion

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday reported an 11 percent increase in consolidated core net income over three months this year reaching P10.1 billion compared to only P9.05 billion last year.

DOTr urges LGUs quick adoption of mobility programs encouraging pedestrian power

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is urging local government units (LGUs) to step up the adoption of mobility programs with the use of human power to get from one point to the next.

Gov’t budget shortfall narrows in March, widens in 1Q

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Monday reported a narrower budget deficit in March as higher tax collection and dividend remittances from government corporations overshadowed the increase in spending.

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Households and businesses signal turnaround as economic optimism rebounds

Economic sentiment across the Philippines is turning a corner as both families and business owners show growing confidence in their financial future.

Gilas 3×3 women settle for silver, men fall short 

The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 teams discovered on Friday that sometimes the basket simply refuses to cooperate. Both squads lost their final games at the Asian Games in Japan, with the women salvaging silver while the men were denied a place on the podium.

Heart disease remains country’s top cause of deaths

For millions of Filipinos, the biggest health threat does not arrive with the dramatic suddenness of a typhoon or an infectious outbreak. Instead, it creeps in quietly, day by day, making ischaemic heart disease the undisputed leading cause of death in the country.

Philippines climbs WEF tourism ranking but lags ASEAN peers

The Philippines has notched a notable jump in global tourism competitiveness, but structural hurdles continue to keep the country trailing its Southeast Asian neighbors.

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