Saturday, 3 January 2026
14 hours ago
Civil society wants President to veto risky portions of 2026 budget
A broad coalition of church leaders, business figures, academics, and civil society groups has urged President Marcos to veto and conditionally implement large portions of the 2026 national budget, warning that more than P633 billion worth of line items remain vulnerable to corruption and political patronage.
15 hours ago
INSIDER INFO: The Alabang deal Rockwell Land once thought impossible
By: Miguel R. Camus
A rare ownership change unfolded in Alabang, positioning Rockwell Land as the new controlling owner of Alabang Town Center.
17 hours ago
Manila Water hits 100% wastewater standards compliance
Manila Water Co. Inc. maintained full adherence to government wastewater discharge standards across all its sewage treatment plants, posting 100 percent percent compliance in November 2025 and consistently exceeding the 95 percent regulatory target.
17 hours ago
Go backs SSS micro-loans to curb loan sharks
The Social Security System (SSS) is targeting a first-half 2026 pilot rollout of its proposed micro-loan program to expand access to safe and affordable short-term credit for its members.
18 hours ago
Vivant Energy secures 15-year power deal for Siquijor
Vivant Energy, the power generation arm of Cebu-based Vivant Corp., has secured a 15-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA) to provide additional and reliable electricity to Siquijor, an island province grappling with chronic power shortages amid rising demand.
23 hours ago
Del Monte trims stake in Indian food firm Sundrop Brands, raises $15M
The Campos family-led food giant Del Monte Pacific Limited has completed the sale of a 4.99 percent stake in Sundrop Brands for about $15 million, with more share sales expected to follow.
23 hours ago
Filipinos flag food prices, corruption and jobs as top concerns
Filipinos want government leaders to focus first on making food prices more affordable, cracking down on corruption, and creating jobs, according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by Stratbase and conducted by Pulse Asia in mid-December 2025.
1 day ago
NAIA set new passenger traffic record as 2025 travel demand surged
Passenger traffic at NAIA reached 52.02 million for the year, marking the highest annual total ever recorded for the airport, according to a statement released on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, by New NAIA Infra Corp., the private operator of the facility.
3 days ago
Aboitiz Foods reinforces sustainable growth through communities
As agribusiness players scale across Asia, Aboitiz Foods is positioning sustainability and shared value as core to long-term growth—linking community well-being directly to business resilience.
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