The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bank of the Lao PDR jointly led the 52nd meeting of the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Account Liberalization (WC-CAL) held August 19–20, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur.
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, has stepped up infrastructure work, maintenance efforts and operational rules to keep services safe and dependable amid bad weather hitting Metro Manila and nearby areas.
Foundever®, a global customer experience (CX) leader, earned Silver in Excellence in Addressing Urban Workforce Challenges at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes its University and Community Partnership (UCP) Program, which links schools, local communities, and aspiring professionals to nationwide jobs and career pathways.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said electricity rates will decline for the second straight month, giving households some relief even as higher fuel costs and a weaker peso push up generation expenses.