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The Philippines’ contribution to the global shipbuilding industry gained momentum as the first methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier began its voyage to East Asia following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Cebu on Thursday. The 81,200-metric ton dual-fuel vessel, built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) at the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate in Balamban, Cebu, was named M/V Brave Pioneer by …

THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying the Philippine Stock Exchange’s proposal for state-run pension funds to revive loan for stocks and other financial products,  signaling openness to the initiative while outlining a framework centered on member protection and operational sustainability. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said the GSIS recognizes the potential of these loan programs to …

TOULOUSE, France – STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first of 18 A350-1000s, becoming the 11th global operator of the largest version of the A350.  The new A350-1000 will join a fleet of 10 A350-900s already in service with the airline, deployed on premier long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected …

2GO, the country’s  premier multimodal logistics solutions provider, continues to strengthen its reputation as a reliable local partner of leading international brands and organizations. 2GO Forwarding, the freight forwarding arm of the 2GO Group, operates through a nationwide network that spans 33,000 barangays and delivers scalable logistics for industries such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG, automotive, and events.  With access to sea, …

MANILA Water sustains massive expansion of water service connections.  From January to November 2025, the company installed 19,421 new water service connections, bringing the total to 1,213,213 across the East Zone concession area since 1997, reflecting the company’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for safe and reliable water. Supporting this expansion is a robust water supply network that grew …

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the sale of three power plants owned by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation. Changing ownership are the Caliraya Hydroelectric Power Plant, Botocan Hydropower Plant and Kalayaan Pumped Storage Power Plant (KPSPP) from PSALM to Cleanergy 9 Power Inc., which is owned by the Thunder Consortium comprised of Aboitiz Renewables …

Globe Telecom will again offer its popular Flagship Forever, the upgrade program which benefits loyal customers who are in the market for the latest iPhone models to go with their Globe. The new offering puts the newest lineup within easy reach, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, with matching flexible plans. With …

HONOR Philippines officially unveiled the HONOR X9d 5G on New Year’s Day—and everybody in local cyberspace took notice. Touted as the brand’s toughest smartphone yet, the device quickly went viral as top creators like Malupiton, Ser Geybin, Jomar Yee, and KaMangyan Vlogs shared jaw-dropping first looks and reactions across social media. But HONOR didn’t stop at influencer hype. To prove …

THE Social Security System (SSS) announced last Saturday that it has set various programs up for implementation in 2026 primarily aimed at benefiting its millions of members nationwide. By September next year, the System will carry out the second to the last tranche of the Pension Reform Program for another round of pension increase. This was announced by SSS President …

Manila Water said on Friday it continues to meet government wastewater standards across all its sewage treatment plants, posting 100-percent compliance in November 2025 and consistently surpassing the 95-percent regulatory target. This achievement underscores its commitment to safeguarding rivers and communities through responsible wastewater management, the company said in a statement. The standards cover key indicators such as biochemical oxygen …