The arrest and prolonged detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who spent her birthday on Feb. 7 in a Tacloban jail, sparked outrage among press freedom advocates worldwide. Rightly so. Convicted recently of alleged terrorism financing, Cumpio became a symbol of the Philippine government’s assault on press freedom. A community journalist in the insurgency-wracked Eastern […]... Keep on reading: Cumpio and the wider war on dissent
We owe the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) our thanks for its third and final report and, more broadly, for the work it has done in the last four years. During a distressing period of growing public dismay and discontent over the apparent inability of the government to render competent service, it has […]... Keep on reading: Edcom 2’s prophetic role
Last Dec. 18, 2025, the Professional Regulation Commission announced that 65.04 percent, or 79,696 out of 122,528 examinees, passed the Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET). This is a huge number of new professional teachers. The question now is, do we have enough plantilla positions so that some of them can teach in public schools across […]... Keep on reading: Ending the wait: Teachers deserve their promotions
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Many businesses nowadays are trying to promote sustainability and become more environmentally friendly in order to keep up with evolving market demands, as consumers become more and more conscious of the impacts of their choices. But while the idea is there, not every sustainability initiative can translate into meaningful impacts for the environment and bring […]... Keep on reading: Challenge: Turning ESG policies into real, lasting change
Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the importation of electronic waste, as the government vowed the country would not be a “dumping ground” for the world’s waste. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said in a statement that all electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, would be reclassified under the “absolute prohibition” category […]... Keep on reading: Malaysia bans e-waste imports
The Municipality of Malvar, Batangas, has cemented its status as a leader in sustainable governance by adopting a landmark, centralized waste-to-energy (WTE) strategy. This innovative approach is a direct response to the town’s rapid economic expansion and subsequent rise in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. In a first-of-its-kind arrangement for the region, Malvar has partnered […]... Keep on reading: Malvar, Batangas pioneers renewable refuse model
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, February 10, 2026 Lotto draw results, February 9, 2026 PCSO Lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto 6/55 and […]... Keep on reading: Lotto draw results, February 11, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — There are early signs that business confidence in the Philippine economy is beginning to recover after being shaken by a high-profile corruption scandal, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said, though he acknowledged that the rebound has been slower than officials had hoped. Speaking before members of the Management […]... Keep on reading: Remolona sees signs of confidence rebound after graft shock
MANILA, Philippines — The lackluster economy in 2025 did little to unsettle the Philippine bond market, with stability expected to continue as domestic growth may pick up to 4.6 percent this year, Bank of America (BofA) said. Vince Valdepeñas, BofA’s Philippine country head, said the bank expected gross domestic product (GDP) to remain below target […]... Keep on reading: Philippines seen to grow by 4.6% this year
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MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is looking to pour P272 billion into its network through 2030 as the group beefs up its distribution infrastructure. Based on its filing to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Meralco, the biggest power distributor in the local market, seeks to allot capital expenditures (capex) […]... Keep on reading: Meralco bracing for P272-B capital outlays through 2030
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) paid over P100 million claims in 2025, offering relief to customers of two rural banks that had been padlocked by regulators. In a statement on Wednesday, the state deposit insurer said it had reimbursed a total of P106.9 million to depositors of shuttered Emerald Rural Bank […]... Keep on reading: Deposit insurance payout declined to P107M in 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Global index provider MSCI has kept the MSCI Philippines Standard Index intact following the February 2026 index review, while adding Apex Mining Co. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. to the small-cap basket. Shares of Apex surged by 2.4 percent while Maynilad jumped 3.23 percent following MSCI’s latest rebalancing. All index changes will […]... Keep on reading: Stock market investors start pricing in MSCI rebalancing
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led ACEN Corp. entered into an agreement to fuel the local operations of a Japanese logistics firm with renewable energy, strengthening its position as the leader in the government’s green energy option program (GEOP). ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) has been tapped by Yusen Logistics Philippines Inc., a global supply chain […]... Keep on reading: ACEN to supply renewable energy to Japanese logistics firm
MANILA, Philippines — The Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to advance their joint venture for the expansion of economic zone TARI estate in Tarlac. In a statement on Wednesday, Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) said the PCC approval enables its unit, Aboitiz Economic Estates, to formalize definitive […]... Keep on reading: Aboitiz, Yuchengco allowed to expand Tarlac economic zone
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