P20/kg rice to be available for below middle-income earners in 2026
The Marcos administration’s P20-per-kilo rice initiative would be expanded to below middle-income earners or households beginning January next year, according to the National Food...
PPA records 3 million passengers during Christmas rush
THE PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) said it has recorded a total of three million passengers from December 15 to December 27.
PPA initially expected 4.6...
Holiday spending weak this year
SUPERMARKETS saw a weaker holiday shopping surge this year, with peak sales narrowing to just three to four days instead of the usual two-week...
DOE revokes 84 non-compliant RE contracts
THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DOE) is cracking down on undelivered and non-compliant renewable energy (RE) service contracts as it enforces its regulatory mandate.
The total...
Diesel, gasoline prices seen rising on Dec. 30
PUMP prices of fuel products are likely to edge next week. Diesel is expected to post the larger increase, according to Jetti Petroleum president...
DTI extends voluntary Trustmark registration until end-2026
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended the voluntary registration for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark until Dec. 31, 2026, to give more...
NGCP takes over beleaguered AKELCO 69kV Line, moves swiftly to restore and ensure power...
POWER transmission system provider National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) formally assumed ownership, operation, and maintenance of the Caticlan-Unidos 69kV Line – an...
#AcerTahanan: SB19’s Guide to a Brighter Digital Home
MANILA – They say home is where the heart is, but it's also your safe place you'd want to return to after being away....
Driving a More Connected and Inclusive Nation: Globe Strengthens Support for Digital Transformation
As the government accelerates the Digital Philippines agenda, Globe is reinforcing the country’s digital foundation through expanded infrastructure, enterprise innovation, and inclusive access. The...
Fuel prices drop before Christmas
Motorists will get a welcome holiday breather as fuel prices are set to roll back this week, easing costs just as Christmas travel peaks.
In...