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Tuesday, 16 June 2026
29 minutes ago

Extended tax filing season fuels BIR's strong May collection gains

The Bureau of Internal Revenue said its gross collections rose to P279.135 billion in May, posting a 14.15-percent increase from the same month last year as the agency benefited from an extended tax filing season and continued taxpayer compliance.
34 minutes ago

Filipino Youth cite flavors, social media in vape uptake surge

A new study from the Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that Filipino youth see themselves as primary targets of e-cigarette marketing, with flavors and social media visibility driving growing interest in vaping.
51 minutes ago

DigiPlus Backs Philippine ADT Open to boost local golf talent

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is strengthening its push for Philippine sports development by using golf as a platform to connect local talent with international competition through the inaugural 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open.
1 hour ago

Philippine Airlines gets top Fitch sub-investment grade debt rating

Philippine Airlines welcomed Fitch Ratings' assignment of a first-time BB long-term issuer default rating with a stable outlook, marking a milestone for the carrier as it seeks to reinforce investor confidence following years of financial restructuring.
15 hours ago

WINNING | Filinvest City’s green blueprint draws global focus

Filinvest City’s decades-long approach to master-planned urban development is gaining renewed international visibility as demand grows for sustainable, mixed-use business districts that prioritize accessibility, green space, and community-centered design.
16 hours ago

ASUS targets premium gaming demand with 2026 ROG Strix PCs

ASUS Republic of Gamers is doubling down on the premium gaming laptop segment as consumers increasingly seek machines capable of handling high-end gaming, content creation, and AI-driven workloads.
16 hours ago

WINNING | Security Bank rides surge in digital banking use

Security Bank is benefiting from growing customer demand for digital banking, with mobile transactions rising 40 percent and registered users exceeding 1.4 million as more Filipinos shift routine financial activities online.
16 hours ago

CREC turns retired solar panels into community assets

As the renewable energy sector continues to expand, managing equipment at the end of its useful life is emerging as a growing sustainability challenge. Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is addressing this issue through EcoLoop.
17 hours ago

Ateneo apologizes, launches probe after athletes’ deaths

Ateneo de Manila University on Monday publicly apologized to the families of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, whose deaths in a June 8 incident have triggered grief, scrutiny, and calls for accountability across the university community.
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