MPW allocates ₱3.81B CAPEX for water system upgrades, El Niño readiness
Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has allocated ₱3.81 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) for 2026 to finance major water infrastructure upgrades in Dumaguete City and...
PCC, ERC align policies for PH renewable energy
The Philippine Competition Commission and Energy Regulatory Commission are strengthening regulatory coordination to promote fair competition and greater efficiency in the Philippines’ growing renewable...
Cebu ‘ready’ for ASEAN Summit; security, traffic plans in place
Cebu is ready and all set for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit, as local officials assured that security, traffic,...
Senators push review of power taxes to ease consumer burden
Amid mounting public concern over rising electricity bills, several senators on Wednesday called for a review of taxes and government-imposed charges on power consumption,...
DFA fortifies systems vs cyberattacks with US, Australia support
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated in the age of artificial intelligence and rising geopolitical tensions, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strengthened...
Japanese envoy, expert team at frontlines of Navotas landfill fire
Japan’s top envoy in Manila has visited the fire-hit Navotas Sanitary Landfill Facility (NSLF), underscoring the country’s on‑the‑ground support for Philippine efforts to extinguish...
Toxic work conditions cost global economy 1.37% of GDP — ILO
Poorly designed and managed work is costing lives and billions in lost productivity, with more than 840,000 people dying each year from health conditions...
Watchdogs call for open DOH budget ahead of ’27 budget talks
A coalition of budget watchdogs is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to adopt more transparent and participatory budgeting ahead of the Department of...
APECO, PPPI explore pharma hub in Aurora ecozone
As the Philippines steps up efforts to strengthen healthcare security and attract high-value investments, the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and...
IPOPHL rolls out geo indications tag for regional products
With the Philippines known for its rich regional diversity—from specialty crops and traditional crafts to heritage food products—the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines...

