Rising electricity rates are pushing more Filipino households to invest in rooftop solar systems, fueling a sharp increase in solar panel imports and making the Philippines the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the conflict involving Iran began. Read more »
One in four Filipino children under five is now stunted, according to a new survey, signaling a worsening nutrition crisis that could affect health, growth, and learning. Read more »
When Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala took the wheel at ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s automotive arm, his decision to partner with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD in late 2023 was viewed by some as a high-risk gamble. Fast forward to 2026, and the gamble didn’t just pay off. It is fundamentally rewriting the country’s automotive landscape. Read more »
Health services for expectant mothers in Eastern Visayas are set for a major upgrade as regional authorities move to strengthen maternal care through a broader prenatal monitoring system. Read more »
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Region 7’s total fertility rate fell to 1.7 children per woman, dropping below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to maintain population growth. Read more »
PLDT is expanding solar-powered cell sites across its network to reduce electricity costs and improve energy efficiency as power prices continue to rise in the Philippines. Read more »
