The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has activated full alert status and deployed around 17,000 personnel to secure transport hubs and sea routes during the Holy Week exodus, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the Coast Guard is ready to assist travelers and ensure safety at key ports and terminals. He…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is awaiting the release of a Php 1 billion funding allocation from the Department of Budget and Management to support its service contracting program. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the request for a special allotment release order was submitted on March 16 as part of efforts to address the effects…
Nova Noval The BE Group of Companies has officially opened its Manila office in Bonifacio Global City, a major step that strengthens its foothold in Luzon and reinforces its growing network of partnerships across hospitality and real estate. The new office gives the company a strategic base in Metro Manila, allowing it to work more…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) plans to hold weekly consultations with manufacturers and retailers to sustain commitments to keep prices of basic goods unchanged beyond mid April, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Trade Secretary Cristina Roque relayed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that companies agreed to defer price increases on…
Murang Kuryente Party-list Rep. Arthur Yap is proposing a fresh way to bring government aid directly to Filipino households: convert excess fuel tax collections into electricity bill subsidies that can be automatically credited to monthly statements. Yap said the government has been benefiting from higher excise tax and value-added tax collections on fuel as world…
BBM Vlog on Feb. 1, 2026. Screen grabbed from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr’s video/Facebook. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes investigations into corruption within the government will continue even after his term ends, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said. According to Castro, the President wants the public to see that his administration is actively addressing abuses…
Department of Finance (DOF) Sec. Frederick Go – Photo from Department of Finance/Facebook Local business groups led by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (FFCCCI) has committed to help the government by implementing measures that would protect consumers from the impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East. In a joint…
Joy P. Mendoza In an industry long dominated by men, every woman who rises through the ranks represents more than personal success. She becomes part of a larger shift—one that signals changing workplaces, broader opportunities, and a more inclusive future for leadership. At Manila Electric Company (Meralco), that shift is becoming more visible. As the…
EMPOWERING WOMEN. She Leads 2026: Women Powering AI, Cyber, and Governance is a virtual leadership forum heldlast March 11 was attended by 761 online participants across Asia-Pacific. Seen in the photo are the guest speakers (topto bottom) DENR Chief Information Officer Arlene A. Romasanta, Asia Pacific College Executive Director Rhea-Luz R.Valbuena, Steel Asia Manufacturing Corporation…
HISTORIC 15 WINS AT IBA. Meralco continues to earn global acclaim after winning 15 Stevies at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBAs). Seen in the photo are (L-R) One Meralco Foundation President and Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Jeffrey O. Tarayao, Meralco Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services Charina P. Padua, Senior…