The onion scandal that brought tears to Filipino consumers when prices hit P800 a kilo is now making traders and importers pay the price, with a record P1.76-billion fine for rigging the market.
The 2026 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) put contemporary Filipino experiences at the center of its winning works, with three artists drawing on themes ranging from unseen lives to economic struggle and entrenched power.
The Philippine Supreme Court has settled something that the electricity industry long treated as settled in the opposite direction: distribution utilities do not hold exclusive franchises.
CEBU CITY — The University of Cebu (UC) is ramping up investments in artificial intelligence, digital technology, and industry-driven training as it positions its students for emerging opportunities in high-growth sectors such as automation, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.
Epson Southeast Asia has opened submissions for the 17th Epson International Pano Awards 2026, expanding the global photography competition with a new aerial category as interest in drone imaging and panoramic storytelling accelerates.
The Philippines’ hosting of the Karate One Youth League is expected to provide a major boost to sports tourism as thousands of athletes, parents, coaches and officials converge in Manila for the international competition.
For over 20 years, the Philippines has pursued the development of a competitive electricity market to deliver lower costs to consumers. The Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) unequivocally mandates that retail competition, consumer choice, and private contracting—not government control—drive efficiency.
With competition expected to intensify following the passage of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, Globe Telecom is banking on better services and innovation to defend its status as the country’s biggest mobile player.