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Telecommunications firm PLDT is planning to offer solar power solutions bundled with its internet services as part of efforts to help households reduce electricity costs. In a statement released Thursday, PLDT said it is exploring a partnership with a solar energy provider to combine high-speed internet connectivity with renewable energy systems. The company said the initiative aims to help customers …

A major Japanese cable and electronics manufacturer is planning a ₱4.3-billion expansion in Laguna, a move expected to strengthen the Philippines’ position in the global electronics supply chain. The proposal was discussed during the meeting between Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and executives of Sumitomo Electric Industries in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the President’s official state visit. In a Facebook …

Government workers and pensioners now have easier access to services as the Government Service Insurance System expands its Ginhawa Service Hubs to more malls in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The new mall-based service points aim to bring pension, loan, and claims assistance closer to members who may have difficulty visiting GSIS branch offices. GSIS President and General Manager Wick …

Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre on Thursday urged the Senate to concentrate on its role as an impeachment court instead of reopening separate investigations that could distract from the trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Acidre, chair of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, said renewed Senate hearings on the flood-control controversy risk blurring issues and pulling …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed investigators to build what it called an “airtight” criminal case against individuals allegedly involved in helping Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa evade arrest tied to a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order came after findings from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), which reviewed the events of May …

The crisis gripping the Senate is no longer confined to partisan debate. It has become a dangerous contest between constitutional duty and political survival. Recent events expose how far some lawmakers are willing to bend institutions in order to preserve numbers, protect allies, and influence the outcome of the upcoming impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. What should alarm the public most is not …

The eyes incline towards beauty; the ears towards musical harmony; the nose towards pleasant smell; the tongue towards good taste; and the skin towards invigorating touch. Above it all, the human mind inclines towards truth. The past several days threaten the chances of the Filipino mind to get at the truth of many things political in nature.  When the mind has an idea …

The Philippine Senate has long styled itself as the country’s “august chamber,” a stabilizing institution meant to rise above partisan bickering and safeguard democratic accountability.  Today, however, that reputation lies badly battered. A succession of political maneuvers, legal controversies, and outright theatrics has reduced the Senate into a spectacle that invites ridicule instead of respect. The most alarming development is …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The warning from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) could not have come at a more delicate moment. As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarked on his four‑day state visit to Japan, MUFG released a sobering assessment: the Philippine economy faces a “triple threat” — the looming super El Niño, elevated U.S. interest rates, and policy uncertainty at home. …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez The recent oath-taking ceremony led by Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno marks another significant step in the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) continuing journey toward reform and modernization. With 165 personnel taking their oath—120 newly hired employees and 45 newly promoted officials—the event symbolizes not only career advancement but also a renewed commitment to public service and …