Cebu may keep facing power supply problems for more than a year because major new power plants won’t come online until 2028, The Freeman reported. Cebu will rely on stopgap measures for over a year, and cannot promise a blackout-free Christmas. Read more »
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) MIMAROPA will build a satellite laboratory and office in Coron to bring testing and monitoring closer to northern Palawan. Read more »
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has suspended new cargo bookings to Manila, Batangas, and Subic Bay until December 31, 2026, citing persistent port congestion and limited capacity for storing and returning empty containers. Read more »
A Singaporean diplomat told an Ateneo audience that a calm 2026 does not end the US-China contest. Our history shows what happens when the Philippines lets bigger powers decide where the fighting goes. Read more »
mWell and the UAAP are promoting mental wellness through wellbeing check-ins, free self-guided modules, and professional consultations for students and athletes. Read more »
The Philippines braces for a potentially record-breaking Super El Niño in 2026–2027, raising concerns over drought, agricultural losses, water supply, power shortages, and extreme heat. Read more »
