Gasoline pump prices up for 6th straight week; diesel, kerosene for 5th
MOTORISTS will have to tighten their belts anew this week, as fuel retailers yesterday announced another round of pump price hikes to reflect the...
Antitrust body teams up with NTC to bolster data transmission sector
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is partnering with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to strengthen competition in the data transmission industry.
On Sept. 19, the...
Consumer group opposes impending safeguard duty for imported cement
The United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC) is calling for the scrapping of the proposed safety duty on imported cement, warning of its potential...
3G phased out by Sept. 30, 2G shutdown ongoing – DICT
THE 2G shutdown is ongoing while the 3G networks are on track to be phased out by the end of September as part of...
Government offices now required to go ‘green’
THE government is making bolder moves to cut power costs and embrace green technology, as all agencies are now mandated to use energy-efficient products...
DTI eyes extending Trustmark registration deadline for online sellers
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking into extending the deadline for online merchants to secure the mandatory E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark —...
PH climbs to 50th in Global Innovation Index
THE Philippines placed 50th out of 139 economies in the 2025 Global Innovation Index.
This is three places higher than its 53rd place in 2024,...
Bong Go dispatches Malasakit Team to aid fire victims in Bacolod City
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to aid fire victims in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, on Friday, September 19.
The relief operation with...
Watsons HeARTworks Turns Heart Health into a Creative Journey
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines, responsible for nearly 19% of total deaths in 2024, with about 13 Filipinos...
Samsung brings Bespoke AI appliances to Iloilo, promising smarter homes
ILOILO City – Samsung Philippines has chosen Iloilo City as the latest stage for its Bespoke AI Unveiling on September 19, reflecting the city’s...