BAGUIO CITY—Over P15 billion has been proposed to be invested in this city under public-private partnership (PPP), amid sectoral outrage for some of these big-ticket proposals, according to the proposed Baguio annual investment plan for 2026, scrutinized by the City Council on Monday. Six PPP projects are among the key priorities listed for next year […]... Keep on reading: Baguio council begins review of P15-billion PPP projects
BAGUIO CITY—Over P15 billion has been proposed to be invested in this city under public-private partnership (PPP), amid sectoral outrage for some of these big-ticket proposals, according to the proposed Baguio annual investment plan for 2026, scrutinized by the City Council on Monday. Six PPP projects are among the key priorities listed for next year […]... Keep on reading: Baguio council begins review of P15-billion PPP projects
AMMAN, Jordan—They came from across the Philippines’ three major islands and had just two weeks to be together to train before being sent out for battle. And after it was all said and done in the AVC U16 tournament here, these young Filipino belles became the first PH squad—and youngest volleyball team—to ever qualify for […]... Keep on reading: Alas girls get Worlds slot by fighting it out on the court
Those who know me as once coming from the “I bought it myself” school of hostessing will be surprised to know that there was a phase in my Baguio homemaker’s life when I was, shall we say, laman ng palengke. My young family had just moved to Baguio to restart our lives in June of […]... Keep on reading: Confessions of a Baguio market shopper: ‘Salamat, suki’
LA Tenorio admitted there’s still that urge for him to snap out of his usual coaching shirt and do the dual role of also being Magnolia’s floor general. “Of course, it’s different when you’re playing,” Tenorio said. “Sometimes I just want to snatch the ball and say, ‘I’ll just do it myself.’” Tenorio isn’t just […]... Keep on reading: Setbacks leave Hotshots, Painters looking for answers
Great teams have always been led by great setters, a fact in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) if one looks at champion squads and who led them to glory. There’s no one greater in the league than the esteemed Jia de Guzman, the yardstick of them all and one who some relatively unknown in Cloanne […]... Keep on reading: Mondoñedo, the tie that binds Thunderbelles, is week’s best
A multititled cast of former Philippine Open champions and multiple leg winners in the regular men’s PGT will see action in a very different setting as they play in the first Stronghold Insurance Senior Open slated Dec. 8 to Dec. 10 at tree-lined Hallow Ridge in San Pedro, Laguna. Robert Pactolerin and Mario Manubay, ex-Open […]... Keep on reading: Crack field signs up for Stronghold Senior Open
The 5150 FAB Triathlon that unfolds on Sunday at Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) in Mariveles promises a challenge of a different kind as it will redefine racing for both seasoned triathletes and ambitious first-timers. Designed to test endurance while showcasing Bataan’s natural beauty, this year’s course is shaping up to become a signature race […]... Keep on reading: Beauty of Bataan showcased in FAB 5150
UPDATE: Super typhoon #UwanPH has weakened into a typhoon and is now over La Union, PAGASA says in its 2am advisory. The weather bureau has also lifted Signal No. 5, but Signal No. 4 remains hoisted in over 10 areas in Luzon.
Although the maximum sustained winds of Uwan (Fung-wong) are down to 165 km/h in the early hours of Monday, November 10, it remains a strong tropical cyclone
MANILA, Philippines — Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has weakened into a typhoon after crossing Luzon’s landmass, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday. As of 1:00 a.m., Uwan was last spotted in the area of Bagulin, La Union, packing maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, gustiness of up to 275 kph, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). READ: Super Typhoon Uwan crosses Luzon; Signal No. 5 up in 4 areas Due to the former super typhoon’s weakening, Pagasa lifted the highest Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 in four areas. /jpv... Keep on reading: Uwan weakens after crossing Luzon landmass
The country’s anemic growth rate is a signal for the government to intensify its efforts to combat corruption and restore public and business confidence, according to top business leaders. “It is a wake-up call to the government,” Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Enunina Mangio said in a text message. “It reflects the challenges […]... Keep on reading: Slow GDP seen a ‘wake-up’ call
An outsized half-point interest rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may be on the table after new data showed growth sliding to a four-year low, signaling a deeper easing cycle to support the economy. This is according to Aris Dacanay, an economist at HSBC Global Investment Research. He said a jumbo cut […]... Keep on reading: Jumbo BSP rate cut hope rising
Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest private electric distribution utility company, already has its hands full with its franchise area that covers 39 cities and 72 municipalities. But looks like it will have to get ready to take on more responsibility as the Batangas Forum for Good Governance and Development Association Inc. has strongly backed […]... Keep on reading: BIZ BUZZ: Meralco expansion to Batangas pushed
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is ready to lay out its nuclear plans next year when the Philippine government formally opens the application for nuke projects, a top official said. “Yes, of course. We’ve been very aggressive,” said Ronnie Aperocho, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Meralco. Last September, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said […]... Keep on reading: Meralco cues nuclear plans in 2026
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI), a manufacturing arm of the Ayala Group, bounced back to a net income of $16.4 million in the first nine months of 2025. This was a reversal from the year-ago period’s $1.1-million loss, driven by operational restructuring initiatives. In a stock exchange filing on Friday, IMI said its group revenues reached […]... Keep on reading: IMI rebounds with $16.4-M nine-month profit
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