The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has firmly denied claims of congestion at Manila’s key gateways, saying cargo operations remain steady and efficient despite yard utilization levels exceeding optimal thresholds. As of February 12, 2026, port situation data showed yard utilization at Manila South Harbor at 72.97 percent and Manila International Container Terminal at 84.16 percent….
The government is moving to bring subsidized rice within walking distance of more urban households, with the Department of Agriculture (DA) laying out plans to establish at least five ₱20-per-kilo rice outlets in every city and municipality across Metro Manila. Under the expanded “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” initiative, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said…
Confidence in the Philippine economy is steadily regaining ground, with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. expressing optimism that growth will normalize by the second half of 2026. Speaking at a Management Association of the Philippines event in Taguig City, Remolona pointed to improving business sentiment and stabilizing financial indicators as early signs…
KMC Savills Research and Marketing Director Dino Palanca, in a briefing in Taguig City on Wednesday (Feb. 11, 2026), said transportation-related government infrastructure projects are helping boost demand for residential real estate properties. The drivers for office spaces demand, in turn, include healthcare and financial technology. (PNA photo by Joann Villanueva) Major infrastructure rollouts and stronger…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is turning to space technology in its latest push to safeguard the country’s financial system against escalating climate risks. On January 27, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Philippine Space Agency formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will allow the central bank to leverage satellite imagery…
Online exploitation of children remains one of the gravest threats in today’s hyperconnected world. In the Philippines, where digital access continues to expand rapidly, the risks facing young users grow in parallel. For Safer Internet Day 2026, Globe is reinforcing its commitment to making the online space safer for children and families — not just…
A new year calls for a clean slate, and Samsung is making it easier for Filipino households to start 2026 on a brighter, fresher note. With up to 30% off its premium all-white home appliance lineup, Samsung blends minimalist design with intelligent performance—bringing both beauty and efficiency into everyday living. From laundry days to meal…
Android rollout brings unlimited virtual cards, zero FX fees with no currency markup, Google Pay, and seamless bill-splitting on credit to Filipino cardholders. Zed has officially launched its Android app, opening the doors to the majority of its nearly 200,000-strong waitlist and accelerating its mission to redefine what a credit card can be for Filipinos….
SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao Jr. (11th from left, top row) and Security Bank EVP and Branch Banking Group Head Leslie Cham (10th from left, top row) with Zamboanga City High School Main (ZCHSM) faculty members and students during the classroom turnover ceremony. Zamboanga City — A milestone two decades in the making has found its…
In the relentless world of P-pop, staying on top demands more than talent. It requires stamina, discipline, and a mindset that refuses to crack under pressure. Few artists represent that better than SB19 — a group that has transformed adversity into fuel, rising from humble beginnings to global stages through sheer grit and unity. That…