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12 January

When rules bend, small states break

For years, Washington has cast itself as chief guardian of a “rules-based international order,” a phrase Philippine officials invoke almost reflexively whenever China harasses Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea. The promise embedded in that phrase is simple: power should be restrained by law, and even the strong should be bound by rules. But the events unfolding in Venezuela …

12 January

PCC okays sale of 3 major power plants

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 …

12 January

Scaled up port activities seen this year

There are three reasons why the country’s ports will be bursting with economic activities this year, the chief of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. Jay Daniel R. Santiago, general manager of the PPA, enumerated these factors as port modernization, operational efficiency, and service excellence, citing greater volume or investments in these areas. Bolstering his optimism, Santiago said there is …

12 January

DOTr on a ROW-buying spree

Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said that 2025 was a “banner year” for the agency’s ROW acquisition for the flagship railway initiatives of the government. Lopez emphasized that in February last year, the acquired ROW for Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) stood at only 51%, while for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) north segment, it was only 2%. The ROW …

12 January

Globe revives Flagship Forever program

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 …

12 January

Upgrade planned for 3 airports

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has announced an invitation for interested companies to participate in three airport upgrade projects budgeted for up to P895.12 million for the three projects. Bidding announcements for the upgrade construction of the airports have been released by the department. The projects are the P455.90-million Tacloban Airport development project, the P174.60-million Camiguin Airport development project, and …

12 January

HONOR claims toughest smartphone

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 …

12 January

“Strengthening Fiscal Leadership Under Secretary Frederick D. Go”

LOVE FOR ALLBy: Virginia Rodriguez Department of Finance (DOF) is poised for steady and effective leadership under the stewardship of Secretary Frederick D. Go. His appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reflects the administration’s confidence in his expertise, integrity, and proven capacity to manage complex economic challenges critical to national development. As the government’s primary institution responsible for fiscal …

11 January

PHL wins best retirement spot, other tourism awards by TripZilla

The Philippines was recognized as Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the recent 11thTripZilla Excellence Awards, buttressing the Department of Tourism’s goal of positioning the country as a top retirement location in the world. TripZilla also recognized the Philippines as the Best Dive Destination and Destination of the Year. TripZilla is a leading Southeast Asian online travel platform. DOT Secretary Christina …

11 January

PAL ‘teleserye’ safety video earns global praise

Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently unveiled a unique inflight safety video that taps into Filipinos’ enduring fondness for classic TV soap operas or teleserye. The distinctively Filipino-appealing safety video veers away from the mandatory safety audio-visual demonstrated by the cabin crew and ignored by passengers. Released online on the last day of 2025, the six-minute production leans heavily into the cliches …

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