Energy department identifies more potential nuclear power plant sites
THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is identifying more potential sites for nuclear power facilities as the government targets 1.4 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2038....
Author : Michael H. Henry
KKR proposes First Gen delisting
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter GLOBAL investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) has proposed increasing its stake in Lopez-led First Gen Corp. and...
US sees ‘further progress’ in defense ties with Philippines, says war usec
THE US expects further advances in defense cooperation with the Philippines following recent discussions between President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and US officials, including Undersecretary...
No ‘leadership fund’ in 2027 budget — Ejercito
THE head of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday said he would not allow “leadership funds” or last-minute budget insertions in the 2027 national budget,...
Teodoro calls China’s move vs 100 Filipinos ‘blackmail’
PHILIPPINE Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. on Thursday accused China of “blackmail” after Beijing said it had taken measures against more than 100 Filipinos...
Ex-NLDC execs’ graft cases junked over delay
THE Sandiganbayan has dismissed graft cases against two former officials of the now-dissolved National Livelihood Development Corp. (NLDC) over the alleged misuse of P2.91 million...
Hunger dips among beneficiaries
INVOLUNTARY hunger among Filipino families enrolled in the government’s flagship anti-hunger program dropped over a three-month period, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)...
Climate groups flag budget tagging, allocation concerns
Environmental groups have raised concerns over the government’s climate spending, saying the proposed 2027 budget remains heavily focused on infrastructure while funding for climate preparedness,...
PHL employee turnover seen hitting 20% as workers seek more than pay — AscentHR
Employee turnover in the Philippines could reach 20% this year as workers increasingly prioritize career growth, flexibility and workplace well-being alongside compensation, according to AscentHR...
SAFC accelerates AI adoption to strengthen customer-centric collections with AI Rudder
As the financial services industry continues to evolve, financing companies are under increasing pressure to improve collections performance while delivering a more customer-centric experience. Rising...