The P105.7-billion Public-Private Partnership for School Infrastructure Project Phase III is seen to lower the average class size from 50 to 39 students, “creating more conducive learning environments.” AJ PALCULLO/PN

ED Council okays P105.7-B PPP to build over 16K classrooms

THE ECONOMY and Development Council (ED Council), chaired by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., has approved a multibillion-peso public-private partnership (PPP) project aimed at...
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Some infant formula products recalled due to quality concerns

NESTLÉ Philippines is recalling limited batches of its infant formula products due to the detection of a possible quality issue. In a statement issued Friday,...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Proud Ilongga, Graduates from LSE with MSc in Cities, Champions...

London, UK — July 24, 2025 — Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, a proud Ilongga and Karay-a scholar, graduated with a Master of Science in...
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (rightmost) visits the Bureau of Soils and Water Management's (BSWM) Smart-Climate Greenhouse in Diliman, Quezon City on December 17, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF DA-BSWM

DA to expand ‘White Revolution’ to ensure year-round veggie production

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) is set to expand its “White Revolution” program, aiming to modernize vegetable and high-value crop production through greenhouses, organized...

BIR almost done with proposed reforms in tax audit process

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) has nearly completed its evaluation of controversial letters of authority (LOAs) that allow its agents to audit the...
Diesel prices are expected to drop by 10 to 30 centavos per liter next week while gasoline might go down by 20 centavos or no change at all. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Fuel price cuts likely amid ample supply

Price cuts at the pump are likely next week as global oil benchmarks declined amid ample supply. In an advisory on Friday, January 9, Jetti...
“At the national level, we are leveraging AI as an engine for development. We are establishing the Philippine AI Program Framework for the future-proofing of our economy,” says President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (second from right) during the launching of the Department of Education’s Project Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence (AGAP.AI) on Jan. 9, 2026. PHOTO COURTESY OF PCO.GOV.PH

PH to harness AI for nat’l development – Marcos

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the country will harness artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate economic growth, as he led the launching of the...
This solar farm of Vena Energy in Ilocos Norte is among the 232 strategic projects worth around P6.11 trillion approved by the Board of Investments under the Green Lane Initiative in 2025. PHOTO GRABBED FROM VENA ENERGY WEBSITE

‘Green lane’ investments climb to P6.11 trillion – BOI

The Board of Investments (BOI) has endorsed P6.11 trillion worth of projects under the government’s “green lane” program, bringing the number of strategic investments...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to reduce a total of 50 basis points from key rates this 2026 as inflation is seen to go back to the central bank’s target band. PHOTO COURTESY OF METROBANK.COM.PH

BSP seen to bring policy rates to four-year low in 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue its easing cycle and deliver 50 basis points or policy rates this year to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission issues SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2025, providing for the “Repeal of the Rules Allowing the Trading of ‘B’ Shares on the Regular Board and Requiring Buyers to Accept either ‘B’ or ‘A’ Certificates.”

SEC warns public vs Excess Global Limited, HF Markets

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, January 8, warned the public against the illegal operations of Excess Global Limited/Exness Global-Trading App and...