November, 2025

• 17 November

  Philippines ranks 7th in climate risk index

  

  THE Philippines is ranked as the seventh country most affected by storms, floods and heat waves in 2024, based on Germanwatch’s latest Climate Risk Index. Between 1995 and 2024, the Philippines experienced 371 extreme weather events, causing 27,500 fatalities and over $35 billion in economic losses, the report noted. Over 832,000 people died worldwide due to more than 9,700 extreme …

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• 17 November

  Ayala Land reports nine-month income  hit P21.4B on property, leasing

  

  AYALA Land, Inc. (ALI) reported a net income of P21.4 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up from P21.2 billion in the same period in 2024. Consolidated revenues for the period totaled P121.8 billion, the company said in a press release early last week. ALI has yet to release its full report for the third quarter. Revenues from …

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• 17 November

  Quezon City launches landmark Green Building Code

  

  IN a bid to promote sustainable building practices ad renewable energy solutions, the Quezon City government has approved a landmark Green Building Code. Mayor Joy Belmonte recently led the launching of the new code, which reinforces the city’s initial green building ordinance passed in 2009. “The increasing temperatures has affected our constituents’ health and livelihood. As the city government, it …

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• 17 November

  Nearly 3,000 schools damaged, almost 1 million learners affected by Super Typhoon Uwan — DepEd

  

  THE Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed massive disruptions to education in northern and central Luzon following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, which caused widespread damage to schools and displaced hundreds of thousands of learners and teachers. Based on its latest situation report, DepEd said 913,777 learners and 46,877 personnel were affected across 2,979 public schools in 18 school divisions …

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• 17 November

  Bloomberry Resorts financial performance face challenges

  

  Challenging operating environment, online and other costs pull down Bloomberry’s income to P160 million. Enrique K. Razon Jr., Bloomberry Chairman and CEO, reported, “The business environment in the third quarter mirrored that of the first half of 2025. Our consolidated EBITDA declined due to ongoing softness in international high roller activity and increased expenses from the rollout of our online gaming services. However, the local market remained strong …

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• 17 November

  NAIA earns 1st global customer-experience accreditation under NNIC

  

  The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) earned its first-ever global customer-experience accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) — the global association of airport authorities representing over 2,000 airports. NAIA achieved Level 1 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation for meeting international standards in managing and improving the passenger experience. ACI’s Airport Customer Experience Accreditation program is the only global framework that evaluates …

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• 17 November

  BSP: Reliable data helps uplift Filipino lives

  

  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) emphasized the importance of reliable data in crafting policies that benefit the Filipino people. “Data is the lens through which we understand our people’s needs, and the map that helps us reach a better future,” said BSP Monetary Board Member (MBM) Rosalia V. De Leon. De Leon stressed that data enables government to measure …

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• 17 November

  GSIS’s retirement, life insurance claims go digital

  

  The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) launched a fully automated and paperless system for retirement and life insurance claims, allowing inactive members to file and track their applications through the GSIS Touch mobile app. The shift forms part of the agency’s digital transformation efforts to make government service simpler, faster and more convenient. Under GSIS Memorandum Circular No. 068, series …

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• 17 November

  Shell taps Leyte solar farm to supply electricity

  

  Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. (SEPH) recently signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Greenlight Renewables Holdings, Inc. (Greenlight) through Greenlight’s wholly-owned subsidiary San Isidro Solar Power Corp., for the purchase of electricity produced from a ground-mounted solar farm located in Leyte.  The agreement marks a significant milestone for the joint venture between Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) and Shell Overseas Investments …

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• 17 November

  All geared up for growth, continuous learning

  

  Integrated schools provide seamless path from elementary to high school. By combining multiple grade levels under one roof, these schools help communities accommodate growing student populations and prevent learning interruptions.  This is evident with the K-12 program allowing students to complete the full cycle of basic education without gaps. Jefmin Elementary School (JES) in Concepcion, Tarlac, is in the midst …

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