ALECO privatization should be last resort, not first option
The Albay Electric Cooperative is once again at the center of a high-stakes debate about its future. Albay Governor Noel Rosal has raised the alarm over ALECO’s reported debt burden, reportedly reaching P5.7 billion, and has opened the door to privatization as the definitive answer to the province’s lingering energy crisis. The proposal deserves serious […]
AI IN ACCOUNTING IS RESHAPING HOW FIRMS TRAIN FUTURE FINANCE LEADERS
As AI automates routine accounting work, firms face a new challenge: developing the next generation of accountants and finance leaders while maintaining the human judgment, accountability, and expertise the profession requires. LIPA CITY, Philippines – Accounting firms are accelerating their use of artificial intelligence while confronting a parallel concern: many of the repetitive, lower–risk activities […]
The Electric Cooperative Reform the Philippines Can No Longer Ignore
In Catanduanes, the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, or FICELCO, has been managing a power supply crisis that pushed daily brownouts to as many as eight hours for its over 62,000 Member-Consumer-Owners earlier this year. A combination of generator failures, unsettled subsidy obligations involving its power supplier, and a stalled competitive selection process for a new […]
Cebuana Lhuillier Rises Above Asia-Pacific Competition as Most Awarded Philippine Company at the Content Marketing Awards 2026
Cebuana Lhuillier reinforced its leadership in content marketing excellence by earning five awards at the Content Marketing Awards Asia-Pacific 2026, hosted by MARKETECH APAC, making it the most awarded Philippine company at this year’s competition. The recognition underscores the company’s success in delivering impactful campaigns that strengthen brand engagement, advance financial inclusion, and drive measurable […]
MOLD Manila Expands Non-Surgical Aesthetic Services With Three New Advanced Treatments
The expansion strengthens MOLD Manila’s range of physician-guided aesthetic and wellness treatments, offering clients additional options for skin rejuvenation, regenerative aesthetics, and IV wellness following a professional consultation. QUEZON CITY, Philippines —MOLD Manila has announced the expansion of its treatment portfolio with the launch of three new services designed to complement its existing non-surgical aesthetic […]
Alsons Power strengthens retail electricity supply, targets more customers as ERC lowers threshold
Alsons Power Group is accelerating the expansion of its Retail Electricity Supply (RES) business as the Company continues to broaden its power generation portfolio, including upcoming large-scale solar power facilities in Mindanao. Alsons Power Group is accelerating the expansion of its Retail Electricity Supply (RES) business as the Company continues to broaden its power generation […]
Green innovators shine at first SSX pitch
Eco-conscious start-ups are proving that the future of business is green. A dynamic group of food and non-food innovators emerged as finalists in “Future Proof: The Green Innovation Pitch”—the first-ever start-up pitching competition under the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) at the recently concluded IFEX Philippines 2026. Eco-conscious start-ups are proving that the future of business […]
VRITIMES Expands Its Media Partnership Network with New Digital Publishers Across the Philippines
VRITIMES is expanding its Philippine media network through partnerships with OneNETtv Channel and OneNETnews, Jaja’s Blog-a-Dog, Jakie and the Beadstalk, Aktibo Ka Ba?, and Matuwa Ka—helping organizations reach wider audiences while supporting independent digital media. Expanding Reach Through Diverse Media PartnersThe newly established partnerships bring together a diverse group of digital publishers with unique audiences […]
PARE: End the Double Standard on Systems Loss Charges
During his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a resounding call for the removal of systems loss charges from electricity bills. The Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) commends this effort to reduce power rates — a move that will undoubtedly face opposition from parts of the power […]
Casino Plus Hits New Milestone with ₱100 Million Color Game Ultimate Jackpot
MANILA, Philippines, 28 JULY 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), announced today that its iconic live-streamed title, Color Game, has reached a monumental nine-figure threshold, with its Ultimate Jackpot officially crossing ₱100,730,456.94. This latest milestone builds on Color Game’s […]
