The Negros Electric and Power Corp. has replaced at least 13,308 outdated electric meters across its franchise area in central Negros to modernize customer metering as part of its broader system loss reduction program, data on Wednesday showed. Following an intensified anti-pilferage campaign and sweeping technical upgrades, the power firm’s system loss went down from…
For over 15 years, Mega Sardines has reigned as the undisputed #1 sardines brand in the Philippines, and in 2023, it proudly held a commanding 26% share of the market. But behind this household favorite is a much larger story — one of vision, heart, and an unwavering commitment to Filipino families. At the helm…
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Wednesday urged communities to intensify the campaign against dengue as the province experiences a continuing rise in cases since the start of the year. Based on the latest data, Iloilo province logged 2,511 dengue cases, including 10 deaths, from Jan. 1 to June 28, a 58 percent increase…
The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao (DPWH-11) announced on Wednesday that construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project is ongoing, despite the Supreme Court (SC) issuing a Writ of Kalikasan concerning the project. In an interview, DPWH-11 spokesperson Dean Ortiz stated that the department has not yet officially received a copy of…
Globe has achieved a major milestone in its mission to connect the nation: over 600 towns across the Philippines have now been fully migrated to pure fiber internet — saying goodbye to copper wires for good. This means faster, more reliable internet for thousands of Filipinos — whether you’re working from home, attending virtual classes,…
At least 12 major retailers in Negros Oriental will be connected to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) online through the agency’s E-Presyo program, an official said on Wednesday. Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson, told the Philippine News Agency that the online system will allow the participating retailers to directly encode the prevailing…
Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors are set to unveil initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive growth and innovation in Western Visayas during the Iloilo Business Month 2025. The series of events, running from July to August, is anchored on the theme “Empowering Possibilities, Elevating Progress,” which seeks to position Iloilo as a…
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The Jollibee Group has continued its impressive growth trajectory into the first quarter of 2025, fueled by a record-setting 2024 that saw the company achieve its highest-ever Net Income and System-wide Sales (SWS). During the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong announced a robust start to the year: revenues climbed 14.6%, SWS…
Globe Telecom took center stage at Digital Transformation World (DTW) Ignite 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, cementing its role as a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) within the global telecommunications industry. Hosted by TM Forum, DTW Ignite is one of the most influential summits for telecom innovation and digital evolution. Globe used the prestigious platform to…