“Government work succeeds when it is designed around mandates and accountability,” he says Ken Lerona, Principal Consultant, Founder & President of Cornelius Magnate Engagement & Consulting.

Working within the system: Cornelius Magnate Engagement & Consulting founder Ken Lerona on government...

ILOILO City — Government work is built on mandates, public accountability, and real operating limits. For Ken Lerona, effective collaboration starts with institutional respect and practical...
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Travel tax abolition up to Congress – DOF chief

THE DECISION to scrap the tax imposed on Filipinos’ overseas travel would be better left in the hands of legislators, Finance Secretary Frederick Go...
LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (seated 4th from left), SEC Chairperson Francis Edralin Lim (seated 5th from left), and PDEx President Stephanie Marie A. Zulueta (seated rightmost), together with representatives from LANDBANK, SEC, and PDEx, lead the official listing ceremony of LANDBANK’s ₱50‑billion ASENSO Bonds on 16 February 2026. The listing marks the entry of the bonds into the secondary market, expanding opportunities for investors.

LANDBANK raises ₱50‑B ASENSO Bonds on record retail demand, enters secondary market

MAKATI CITY—LANDBANK has successfully raised ₱50 billion through its Agriculture, Sustainability, Environment, and Socioeconomic Development (ASENSO) Bonds, officially listed on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange...

DBP, CamSur ink P3.5-B loan deal

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur have signed a P3.5 billion term loan facility to fund...
MINI MARVEL. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles turns over an ultra- modern portable AI X-Ray Unit to Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta during a recent simple handover ceremony at PN Headquarters in Manila. ( PCPO Media Bureau)

PCSO Boosts Navy’s Medical Readiness with Ultra-Modern Portable AI X-Ray Units

In a historic first for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has officially turned over five cutting-edge,...
Spiny lobster, locally known as tiger lobster or banagan, has been recognized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) for its potential to strengthen a high-value industry due to its high market demand and abundant seed resources in the country.

SEAFDEC/AQD launches initiative for science-based spiny lobster farming

AN INTERNATIONAL aquaculture research center is currently working to develop sustainable farming techniques for the spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) and evaluate its viability as...
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

Series of diesel price hikes cued to enter third month

Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to continue their uptrend next week, with diesel seen increasing for nine weeks straight. Leo Bellas, president of...
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How to Start a White Label Brand in the Philippines (Step-by-Step Guide)

For many small businesses in the Philippines, white labeling can be a stepping stone to brand building and growth. This business strategy enables businesses...
Banana textile fibers (left photo) can be extracted from their pseudostem and can be utilized for different textile applications such as wearables, home furnishings, biomedical, and industrial components. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOST

Banana fiber eyed for domestic industry boost

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is looking into leveraging banana fiber as support for the sustainable development of the domestic sector. PhilFIDA recently...
The Air Carriers Association of the Philippines says the proposed abolition of the travel tax is a meaningful step toward making international travel more affordable for Filipino passengers and boosting tourism activity. DANNY PATA PHOTO

Local airlines back abolition of travel tax

The Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP) is backing the proposed measure abolishing the imposition of tax on Filipinos’ overseas travels. In a statement...