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New long-term forecasting service helps investors navigate curtailment, congestion and nodal price volatility. MANILA (AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH): 23 June 2026— Aurora Energy Research today announced the launch of its Philippines Nodal Market Forecast, the first bankable, nodal-level price forecast available to investors, lenders, developers, and traders active in the Philippines power market. This subscription service…

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is eyeing a measure that will transfer several regulatory functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies to make government approval processes more efficient and business compliance easier. According to Escudero, FDA’s mandate is so broad that its functions have led to overlaps and delays, and as…

JUNE 03, 2026 The current impasse in the Senate is untenable and unacceptable. When political divisions become too extreme and obstruct our mandate, we must all have the courage to pause, gain perspective, reflect, consider and realize that we should put the Senate, as the institution that we serve, above ourselves. This is not a…

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – China Bank Savings reported continued growth in the first quarter of 2026, posting a net income of P632.2 million, an 11.5% increase from the same period last year, driven by stronger performance across its core banking businesses. The CBS noted that its net interest income rose 20.4% year-on-year to…

Davao City – Creativity, style, and youthful confidence took center stage on May 30, 2026, as Designer Pau Garcia unveiled Fashion Catalogues 2026 at the elegant La Herencia Estancia. The highly anticipated fashion showcase gathered families, fashion enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters for an evening dedicated to celebrating young talent through fashion. The event featured…

The heated debate in the Senate, which led to the minority walking out, painted a troubling picture of political immaturity and a failure to carry the responsibility entrusted to them. Walking out during a critical legislative discussion does not reflect courage or principled leadership. Instead, it raises questions about their willingness to uphold the dignity,…

PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR — Dedicated to championing Filipino talents and empowering youth athletes, DITO Telecommunity proudly stands as a sponsor of this year’s Palarong Pambansa – the country’s most celebrated youth sporting event in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd). Through next-generation technological support and seamless connectivity, DITO is delivering an enhanced experience…

in public service Amid growing public concern over the country’s ongoing political tensions and governance issues, Gov. Edwin Jubahib, popularly known as “Kuya Gob,” renewed his strong call for integrity, transparency, and accountability in public service. In a recent public gathering, Jubahib emphasized that corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to national progress, urging…

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Pre-order now until May 29 to get a FREE HONOR Camping Light Speakers   Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines today unveiled the all-new HONOR 600 Series starting at Php 25,999! Designed for a new generation of creators who don’t just want to capture moments but creatively reinterpret them and share them with the world, HONOR 600 Series is now available for…