CAPAS, TARLAC — A powerful message of inclusion and gratitude echoed through the Capas Events Center on February 11 as the Senior Citizens Party-list, led by Rodolfo Ordanes, joined the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) in awarding ₱100,000 cash gifts to four Aeta centenarians. The ceremony marked more than a celebration of longevity. It…
LG Electronics Philippines has officially opened the 2026 edition of its flagship corporate social responsibility program, the LG Ambassador Challenge, calling on changemakers, grassroots leaders, and civic organizations to submit proposals aimed at delivering sustainable medical aid and community healthcare solutions to underserved areas across the country. Now on its fifth year locally, the initiative…
After a string of setbacks on tour, Alex Eala is not backing down — she’s gearing up for a determined comeback. The Filipina tennis ace has vowed to bounce back from her recent losses as she prepares for a demanding stretch on the WTA calendar, beginning with the WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships on February…
For most players, a first-round loss in Doha is just another early exit in a long season. For Alex Eala, it signals something bigger. The 20-year-old Filipina, now hovering around the Top 40 of the WTA rankings, is entering a stretch that could redefine her trajectory — not just in the rankings, but in how…
Globe Telecom has emerged as the country’s most consistent network provider, sweeping three major recognitions from Ookla for the second half of 2025 — a validation that underscores its pivot from aggressive expansion to performance-led network engineering. The telco was named the Most Consistent Mobile Network and Most Consistent Fixed Network in the Philippines, while…
Milan, Italy — Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group has transformed one of Milan’s most iconic public squares into a futuristic playground of artificial intelligence, debuting “Alibaba Wonder on Ice” (AWI) at Piazza del Castello Sforzesco in the lead-up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Set against the historic walls of Sforza…
Global health and beauty powerhouse AS Watson is accelerating its sustainability drive, unveiling a strengthened commitment to cut virgin plastic use in its own-brand packaging by 21 percent by 2030, using 2022 as its baseline year. The enhanced target, formally aligned with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment 2030, underscores the retailer’s push to advance…
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has welcomed the continued designation of Department of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go as the administration’s economic czar under Executive Order No. 108, calling it a decisive move to sharpen policy coordination, streamline investment promotion, and enhance the country’s overall competitiveness. Under EO 108, Secretary Go will…
(Photos supplied by the BIR) The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), working hand in hand with the Philippine National Police and backed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, launched a sweeping, coordinated enforcement operation on February 9, 2026, targeting the illegal cigarette trade across multiple regions nationwide. Armed with verified intelligence reports,…
PARTNERSHIP FOR SMART METERING SOLUTIONS. Meralco and Aclara Meters Philippines, Inc. signed an agreement for the supply of smart meters that will support the distribution utility’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Program. In photo are (L-R) Aclara Meters Philippines Inc. President and General Manager Waldo Darvin, Hubbell Inc. Grid Automation Division President Erik Christian, Meralco Executive…