At least 79 percent, or 581,000 square meters (sqm), of the overall office leasing market demand came from Metro Manila, with Bonifacio Global City (BGC) representing 146,000 sqm. Photo shows several towering buildings at BGC. DARLANA PHOTO

Office market rebounds despite POGO ban

THE office leasing market sustained a strong momentum in the first half of 2025, with demand reaching 67 percent of full-year 2024, despite the...

OPEC says no peak to oil demand before 2050

THE OPEC oil cartel said Thursday, July 10, that demand for crude will continue to expand through at least 2050, calling efforts to rapidly...
National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera expressed support for Iloilo Business Park’s cultural mission by signing a plaque recognizing Megaworld’s commitment to arts and culture at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA). He was joined by Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas, former Mayor Jerry Treñas, ILOMOCA art patron Edwin Valencia, and Megaworld Museums Director Amado Alvarez during a gallery opening at the museum. Under Executive Order No. 021, Iloilo Business Park is now officially recognized as Iloilo City’s Center of Arts and Culture, recognizing Megaworld’s continued efforts in promoting arts, heritage, and tourism.

ILOMOCA Unveils “Rhapsodies and Recollections,” Featuring Works by National Artist BenCab and Mark Justiniani

The Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) proudly unveils "Rhapsodies and Recollections," a landmark exhibition that brings together the works of two celebrated figures...

Palawan ProtekTODO Launches ProtekSure – Instant Accident Insurance When You Pay Bills via PalawanPay

Palawan ProtekTODO, the microinsurance arm of trusted financial services provider Palawan Group of Companies, has officially launched ProtekSure, an embedded insurance feature within the...

Philippines OKs importation of 424,000 MT refined sugar

THE Philippine government, through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), has approved the importation of nearly half a million metric tons (MT) of refined sugar...
Fuel companies will increase prices per liter of gasoline by P1.40, and diesel and kerosene by P1.20 each today, April 1, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

DOE assures continued monitoring of erring oil firms

THE Department of Energy (DOE) might not have the police powers to run after erring oil companies, but it continues to monitor and report...
Personnel of the Department of Energy (DOE) conduct a survey for a possible native hydrogen source in Zambales in this undated photo. The DOE on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, said surveys were conducted in the provinces of Zambales and Pangasinan two weeks ago to check for opportunities for native hydrogen exploration. PHOTO COURTESY OF DOE

Palace okay for PH’s first hydrogen deals keenly awaited

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is still awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s green light for the country’s first native hydrogen service contracts, an official...
Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and chair of the Economic Development Committee, is heading to the United States next week to negotiate a better tariff deals. He will be accompanied by Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo.

Philippine delegation heads to US to negotiate tariffs

A DELEGATION from the Philippines led by Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and chair of the Economic...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation says most of the complaints they receive about online gambling is because of illegal platforms. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

PAGCOR assures strict measures in protecting players of online gambling

ONLINE gambling started in the Philippines during the pandemic. Now, it is a multi-billion industry with 70 licensed sites. According to the Philippine Amusement and...

Mark Villar Continues His Fight Against Online Scammers: Prioritizes Establishing the Philippine Scam Prevention...

Senator Mark Villar filed a bill that aims to establish the country’s scam prevention center, as one of his first ten priority measures in...