Tuesday, 4 August 2026
19 minutes ago
TikTok, TESDA equip Filipinos for digital livelihoods
Global short-form video platform TikTok recently partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority–National Capital Region (TESDA-NCR) to hold a special edition of its flagship TikTok Content Camp, providing aspiring entrepreneurs, job seekers, and content creators with practical digital skills that can open new income opportunities.
27 minutes ago
Petron first half 2026 profit pressured as high oil costs outweigh revenue surge
Petron Corp. reported lower first-half earnings despite a sharp jump in revenue, as higher crude prices, import costs and freight rates squeezed refining margins.
1 hour ago
Maynilad hits record low water losses as El Niño readiness improves
The water utility reported NRW of 29.7 percent during the January-to-June period, marking the first time it reduced water losses below the 30 percent threshold. Management said the achievement not only lowers operating costs but also recovers water that can be supplied to customers without building new production capacity.
1 hour ago
STT GDC scaling PH data center capacity to 128 MW
The Philippines is poised to strengthen its position as a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI)-ready and cloud digital infrastructure as ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) accelerates its long-term investment pipeline in the country.
2 hours ago
Three power plant outages deepen Visayas grid vulnerability
CEBU CITY—The Visayas power grid is facing renewed strain as a series of forced outages at major power plants continues to erode available generating capacity, raising the likelihood of more yellow alerts in the coming weeks, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
2 hours ago
Shang Properties’ new luxury projects keep sales growing despite softer market
The Kuok Group’s Shang Properties Inc.’s newest residential developments helped lift first-half earnings, suggesting demand for its luxury projects has remained resilient despite a more challenging property market.
2 hours ago
Pagcor reset in decisive phase as online gambling firms face shakeout
The Philippine online gambling industry is entering what could be its most consequential phase yet, with tighter licensing standards, supplier accreditation requirements and stricter responsible gaming rules expected to trigger further consolidation through the rest of 2026, according to a new white paper by gaming advisory firm Arden Consult.
4 hours ago
Foreign chambers back Marcos reforms but seek predictable taxes, cheaper power
The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) urged President Marcos to prioritize the implementation of existing tax measures and ensure any new fiscal policies do not undermine competitiveness following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address.
7 hours ago
Samsung expands foldable lineup with Galaxy Z Series
Consumers looking for a smartphone that adapts to different lifestyles now have more options as Samsung rolls out its latest Galaxy Z foldable lineup, combining artificial intelligence with new form factors designed for productivity, entertainment, and self-expression.
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