Business & Tech

November 13, 2026

Higher Bills, Hotter Days: What's Behind MERALCO's November Rate Hike

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

MERALCO attributes the increase mainly to higher generation charges, which rose by ?0.4344/kWh. Read more »

Business & Tech

November 11, 2026

PLDT, Smart Push Science-Based Climate Preparedness Amid El Niño Forecast

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

PLDT and Smart are reinforcing network readiness and promoting water and food conservation as a potentially strong El Niño threatens the Philippines through 2027. Read more »

Business & Tech

November 10, 2026

Visayas Eyes Bigger Role in AI, Advanced Manufacturing Industries

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The Board of Investments (BOI) is looking to transform the Visayas into an interconnected industrial hub for artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and technology-enabled services. Read more »

Local

November 10, 2026

Cloud Seeding Operations for Negros Farms Record 100% Success Rate

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Cloud seeding efforts across Negros Occidental have drawn recognition from sugar industry workers following a 28-day operation that provided assistance to farms affected by drought. Read more »

Local

November 05, 2026

Semirara Mining redundancy programs affect 1,458 workers

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. announced two redundancy programs covering 1,458 employees amid lower coal production targets, mining contract uncertainty and seawater inflows at its Acacia mine. Read more »

Local

November 04, 2026

Around 900 workers displaced after steel plant raids

by Carina Dimaculangan

Around 900 workers lost their jobs following government raids on three steel plants over alleged violations, prompting labor groups to demand wages, medical monitoring and livelihood assistance. Read more »