Thursday, 15 October 2026
8 hours ago
P17,000 a night? BGC still tops Metro Manila's staycation wish list
A night at a luxury hotel in Bonifacio Global City can cost more than P17,000, but that hasn't stopped the business district from topping Metro Manila residents' staycation wish list, according to Colliers Philippines.
9 hours ago
DigiPlus drops New Zealand gaming bid as overseas expansion hits setbacks
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has abandoned its planned entry into New Zealand's online gambling market, shutting the door on a potential third overseas expansion as its Brazil venture also faces uncertainty.
11 hours ago
Cebu Energy Alliance formed to tackle power woes
CEBU CITY—Business groups have joined government officials and energy industry players in forming an alliance to address Cebu’s persistent power shortages, rising electricity costs and concerns over power reliability.
11 hours ago
Marcos unveils 7 programs to boost jobs, livelihoods in Cebu
LAPU-LAPU CITY—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. introduced seven employment and livelihood initiatives in Cebu on Oct. 14, aimed at helping disadvantaged Filipinos move beyond temporary work toward more stable jobs and sustainable sources of income.
12 hours ago
SSS assets hit record P1.35 trillion as pension fund grows
The Social Security System (SSS) reported record total assets of P1.35 trillion as of June 2026, reflecting continued growth in investment reserves and contribution collections amid rising benefit payouts.
13 hours ago
Cebu Pacific celebrates 30 years with Bisaya song honoring Gokongwei roots
Cebu Pacific is turning to Bisaya music to reconnect with its Cebuano roots as the airline marks 30 years in business and the birth centenary of its founder, tycoon John Gokongwei Jr.
13 hours ago
Tubig Pilipinas makes stock market comeback after 10 months with new business
Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc. will resume trading on Thursday, Oct. 15, after a nearly 10-month suspension, with its planned P6.65-billion takeover of a water utility business setting the stage for its stock market comeback.
15 hours ago
LIVES WELL LIVED | Cesar Virata: The technocrat and his legacy
By: Ramon C. Nocon
In February 1983, President Ferdinand Marcos declared Prime Minister Cesar Virata his most likely successor in the event of his death or disability, according to the Associated Press. In a surprising acknowledgment of the prevailing economic crisis, Marcos said retaining Virata, who concurrently served as Finance Minister, was necessary.
16 hours ago
PAL targets holiday travel demand with cheaper Asian getaways
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is seeking to capture growing demand for regional leisure travel by making two popular East Asian destinations more affordable for Filipino passengers, particularly those planning year-end holidays and overseas trips in 2027.
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