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Wednesday, 11 February 2026
11 hours ago

DOTr advances right-of-way acquisition for key commuter rail segment

The push has drawn recognition from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which cited the progress as essential to keeping construction on schedule. JICA officials said the pace of land acquisition, particularly in the north section, is a key factor in sustaining momentum for the 147-kilometer commuter rail system.
11 hours ago

Proactive care reshapes women’s health through Eluvo Health model

Women’s health care in the Philippines is undergoing a quiet but meaningful shift as providers move away from reactive treatment and toward proactive and preventive care models designed around real life.
12 hours ago

Electric moto-taxis emerge as fast track to clean mobility

While much of the electric vehicle discussion in the Philippines has focused on four-wheel fleets and private cars, industry attention is increasingly shifting to electric moto-taxis as a faster and more practical entry point for clean mobility.
12 hours ago

Cebu Pacific weighs first common share dividend in 7 years, CEO says

Cebu Pacific operator Cebu Air Inc. is weighing its first common share cash dividend in nearly seven years amid strong earnings and ample cash reserves.
12 hours ago

PH startup deals slow as investors shift to efficiency

The Philippine startup ecosystem showed signs of stabilizing in 2025 despite a prolonged regional funding slowdown, as investors became more selective and shifted their focus toward capital efficiency and business fundamentals, according to a new report by Kickstart Ventures and DealStreetAsia.
13 hours ago

Sustainability drives supply chain decisions across APAC, study says

Sustainability is increasingly shaping how businesses across Asia Pacific move goods and trade globally, according to a recent study shared by Federal Express Corp.
14 hours ago

GMA’s Ted Cordero takes helm as EJAP pushes modernization drive

As the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) turns 41 in 2026, it kicked off a modernization push under a newly installed leadership team.
14 hours ago

First Metro: MSCI shake-up unlikely for PH main index; Apex, Maynilad in focus

MSCI’s February 2026 rebalancing is shaping up to be calm for the Philippines’ main index, even after earlier jitters around a major blue chip, according to First Metro Securities.
15 hours ago

Meralco hikes February power rates on higher transmission costs

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced an increase of P0.2226 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity rates for February, reversing two straight months of declines and bringing the overall rate for a typical household to P13.1734 per kWh, from P12.9508 per kWh in January.
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