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Malakihang taas- presyo ng langis, ipatutupad ngayong Martes

NI Len Dancel

BSP: Reproduction of PH banknotes is prohibited

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reminds the public that reproducing Philippine banknotes without prior BSP authorization is prohibited by law. Under BSP Circular No. 829, Series of 2014, no pers

SM City Calamba 3-day sale upto 70% off

The #SM3DaySale is almost here! Mark your calendars this July 17–19 and enjoy up to 70% OFF on your favorite brands! Max it all out at your most-loved mall, SM City Calamba! #GalaToTheMax #SMCityCalam

Step into the World of Disney at SM City Batangas

THIS July, magic blooms at SM City Batangas as the Disney Pixar Fest Pop Up transforms the Mall Atrium into an enchanting destination where families, friends, and Disney fans of all ages can create un

Banks cut interbank transfer fees; BSP welcomes move to make digital payments more affordable

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomes the decision of several banks to reduce or waive interbank digital transaction fees, making electronic fund transfers more affordable and accessible for

SMC distributes P1.43-T in 2025 revenues

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) distributed P1.43 trillion—about 95% of the P1.5 trillion in total revenues it generated in 2025—back to suppliers, employees, investors, communities, and the government,

Go all out for your main caharacter moment: SM Supermalls in Batangas celebrate #RainbowPrideAtSM

THIS Pride Month, SM Supermalls in Batangas transforms into vibrant spaces of color, community, and radical self-expression. SM City Batangas, SM City Lipa, SM City Sto. Tomas and SM Center Lemery inv

BIR offers one-time subsidy for micro taxpayers to clean up outstanding tax liablities

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, offering micro businesses and stop-filers an opportunity to resolve outstanding tax liabilities, c

P1.6B fish port expansion program approved by PFDA

Bigtime rollback sa presyo ng petrolyo bukas, Hunyo 23

NI Miguel Alfonso

P1.6B fish port expansion program approved by PFDA

THE Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) has approved P1.6 billion worth of infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing key fisheries facilities, strengthening food distribution networks

DOST-Batangas supports candle makers in Lipa with automation project to boost livelihood

A women-led livelihood group in Lipa City is set to double its candle production capacity after the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Batangas formalized a partnership for a technology-drive

Philippine mangoes off to Toronto, Canada

LGUs, Business leaders highlight Calax subsection 3’s role in driving growth

LGUs, Business leaders highlight Calax subsection 3's role in driving growth

THE economic landscape of Cavite is poised for greater growth following the opening of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3, extending the expressway to Governor’s Drive Interchange in Ge

Inflation rate bumaba sa 6.8% ngayong Mayo-- PSA

BUMABA sa 6.8 porsyento ang inflation rate ng bansa nitong Mayo 2026 mula sa 7.2 porsyento noong Abril ayon sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Ayon sa PSA, nakatulong sa pagbaba ng inflation an

More airlines now using NAIA Terminal 3’s new shared premium lounge

NEW NAIA Infra Corp. said 34 international airlines operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport are now connected to the Bureau of Immigration’s Advance Passenger Information System, allowing them

More airlines now using NAIA Terminal 3’s new shared premium lounge

SMC: No final decision to drop Boracay bridge pending wider stakeholder engagement

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) clarified that the proposed P7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project has not been abandoned, saying further consultations will be pursued to hear from a broader range of local

Mekeni reinforces Philippine food manufacturing excellence at DTI Tatak Pinoy Expo 2026

REINFORCING the strength of Filipino manufacturing on the global stage, Mekeni Food Corporation is showcasing its world-class food manufacturing capabilities at the prestigious DTI Tatak Pinoy Expo 20

DA lifts ban on poultry imports from Belgium

THE Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from Belgium after Philippine veterinary authorities concluded that the European nation had established sufficient safegua

SM Center San Pedro opens new NBI Clearance center

BRINGING government services closer to the people, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag (center), Representative of the First District of San Pedro Maria Rene

PBBM issues EO raising pork import access volume to help stabilize supply, prices

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 116 , increasing the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork meat in 2026 from 54,210 metric tons (MT) to 204,210 MT to maintain sufficien

DA warns of stiff penalties for imported rice price ceiling violation

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) warned rice retailers, traders, and importers that violators of the government’s newly imposed price ceiling on imported rice could face jail time, million-peso fine

Perfected skincare marks 5th anniversary celebration in Lipa City

BY Maroe T Genosa

Perfected skincare marks 5th anniversary celebration in Lipa City

QC revives La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 to celebrate Food, Faith, and local heritage

BY Cyrill Quilo

QC revives La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 to celebrate Food, Faith, and local heritage

SMC revenues up 19% in first quarter on broad business growth

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) delivered a strong start to 2026, with first quarter consolidated revenues rising 19% to P428.3 billion from the same period last year, supported by broad growth across it

Enchanted Kingdom honors all enchanting moms through a month-long Mother’s Day celebration

ENCHANTED Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, celebrates motherhood and family bonding at Forever Enchanted Mother’s Day: A Month-Long Summer Celebration on all week

Palawan towns set record in GSMI’s nationwide bottle recycling program

GINEBRA San Miguel’s ‘BOTEful Philippines’ program has found strong partners in Palawan, where over 70,000 second-hand glass bottles have been diverted from landfills in half a year. Communities in Pa

Make your #SM3DaySale a full gala to the max experience!

Get your shopping bags ready, Batangas! From May 15 to 17, SM City Batangas is bringing you massive deals, exclusive rewards, and thrilling games that will turn your shopping spree into a winning stre

Enchanted Kingdom celebrates moms with Month-Long Mother’s Day Summer Fest

Homegrown Filipino brand continues to meet global food safety standards

MEKENI Food Corporation, a proudly homegrown Filipino food manufacturer, has once again sustained its compliance with the FSSC 22000 Version 6 and GHP/HACCP (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022) certification follo

Homegrown Filipino brand continues to meet global food safety standards

Cool summer deals, early back-to-school steals at SM City Batangas 3 day sale

BEAT the heat and beat the rush Batangueños as your most-loved SM City Batangas hold its highly anticipated 3 Day Sale happening on May15, 16, and 17, 2026. Cool down with refreshing summer discounts

PBBM opens Calax Subsection 3, boosts South Luzon connectivity

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of the 7.88-km Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3, extending the expressway from Silang (Aguinaldo) to Governor’s Drive Interchange in General

TRB greenlights toll collection for Segment 3B of Cavitex C5 Link

THE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the toll collection for the final segment of the CAVITEX C5 Link, starting May 5, 2026. Since opening on March 30, 2026, Segment 3B has provided free pas

Parañaque eyes economic boost with full connectivity of Cavitex C5 Link

Parañaque City is poised for accelerated economic growth as Mayor Edwin Olivarez expressed strong optimism following the full connectivity of the 7.7-kilometer CAVITEX C5 Link, which now provides a hi

Enchanted Kingdom welcomes pets, animal lovers to a magical, inclusive one-day Pets Day event

ENCHANTED Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, opened its magical gates to cats, dogs, pet owners, and animal lovers for a pet-inclusive one-day Furever Enchanted Ogg

Chinabank wins regional award for HR digital transformation

From left: AIA Indonesia Chief Human Resources Officer Ichsan Adiwijaya, CBC HR Business Solutions Department Head Gene Modequillo, CBC HR Strategic Support Division Head Rizza Salvino, and People Mat

Calamba Medical Center signs partnership with MPower

From left: Mr. Florencio A. Tenorio, Chief Finance Officer of Calamba Medical Center; Atty. Pilar Nenuca P. Almira, President and CEO of Calamba Medical Center; Mr. Redel M. Domingo, Senior Vice Presi

FPIP, locators cited as Tanauan's 2025 top taxpayers

BY Maroe T Genosa

Bulacan airport cited at OECD forum for global standards alignment

THE New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulacan was presented recently at the 12 th OECD Workshop for Financial Institutions in Paris as a case study on how major infrastructure project

Overall average transmission rates up in April 2026 electric bills

POWER consumers may see a slight increase in transmission rates reflected in their April 2026 electricity bills. The overall equivalent average transmission rate for the March 2026 billing period to b

Roblox, DICT nagpulong para sa mas ligtas na online games ng mga Pinoy

ISANG sikat online gaming platform na Roblox ang nakipagpulong upang maging ligtas sa paglalaro ang mga Pilipino lalo na ang mga kabataa na madalas pangunahing target ng mga napapa- ulat na sexual pre

NAIA operator projects over 1.35 million passengers for Holy Week travel

NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), expects more than 1.35 million passengers to travel through the airport during the Holy Week peak period from March

Ramon Ang renews offer to sell Petron to government

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang renewed his offer to sell Petron Corporation back to the Philippine government, as the country navigates a national energy emergency and some

Celebrate Women in Style at SM Malls in Batangas

THIS Women’s Month, your most loved SM Malls in Batangas celebrate women through fashion that empowers, inspires, and expresses individuality. Across SM City Batangas, SM City Lipa, SM City Sto. Tomas

Enchanted Kingdom revives iconic wheel of fate in grand relaunch celebration

ENCHANTED Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, proudly celebrated the official return of its legendary ride, the Wheel of Fate , as the highlight of The Legend Shines

Side quest unlocked: A journey of firsts with SM Supermalls in South Luzon

LIFES's full of unexpected turns. The turns, the detours, the moments that pull us away from continuing the main storyline. But that is exactly what makes it fun. Because when our dailies get interrup

New ENT Center opens at Calamba Medical Center, expanding healthcare services in Laguna

BY Cyrill Quilo

Because she deserves it: Celebrate Women's Month at SM Center Lemery

WOMEN wear many hats every day—professionals, mothers, daughters, friends, and leaders in their own spaces. This March, SM Center Lemery celebrates Women’s Month with a reminder that amidst busy sched

First Gen breaks ground in Batangas for its first utility-size solar power project

FIRST Gen Group, the country’s leading producer of renewable energy (RE), held groundbreaking ceremonies Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to mark the start of construction of its first utility-scale solar pr

RAAM Special at SM City Batangas

SM City Batangas goes all out in welcoming the athletes, coaches, and guests for the Regional Athletic Association Meet (RAAM) with exclusive promos, special discounts, and exciting offers across dini

SSS launches facial authentication option for ACOP compliance

BY Ana Demerin

Your new go-to spots at SM Center Lemery

Asia’s Lashes: Beauty That Wows .From stunning lashes to glowing skin, perfectly shaped brows and more, Asia’s Lashes at SM Center Lemery got you covered. SM Center Lemery continues to bring exciting

Enchanted Kingdom brings back iconic ‘Wheel of Fate’ as park marks 30th Anniversary

BY Cyrill Quilo

PLDT Enterprise strengthen partnership with first Philippine Industrial Park to bolster digital infrastructure for industrial locators

PLDT Enterprise and First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) seal their continued partnership to advance digital infrastructure and empower industrial locators within the park. Represented in the photo

Quimbo says proposal to scrap travel tax will not defund gov't programs

WAYS and Means Committee Chair and Marikina 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo assured government agencies benefitting from travel tax collections that they will continue to receive funding, as h

Enchanted Kingdom’s COO takes oath as president of Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

Induction of Officers of the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry NOW in its 30th year, Enchanted Kingdom — the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines — continues to be one of the

BATELEC II asked to clarify delays in Meralco joint venture proposal

BY Maroe T. Genosa

P2.8-M halaga ng pasilidad para sa mga magcacacao sa Laguna, ipinagkaloob ng DA-4A

TINATAYANG ₱2,844,352.29 ang kabuuang halaga ng mga interbensyon na opisyal nang naipagkaloob ng Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) sa samahan

Collins Aerospace to expand manufacturing footprint with new facility at FPIP

Collins Aerospace and FPIP officials pose for a group photo after signing an agreement for the expansion of Collins Aerospace’s area at FPIP. They are (from left) Manuel S. Lizardo Jr. head of FPIP bu

Pagbasura sa travel tax bill ni Cayetano aprubado na ng kongreso

TULOY ang pausad ng panukalang pagbasura sa travel tax matapos aprubahan ng House of Representatives ang bersyon nito ng nauna nang inihain sa Senado ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano sa p

P1.19T National Tax Allotment ng LGUs 2026 GAA inilabas na ng DBM

INILABAS na ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ang P1.19 Trillion National Tax Allotment (NTA) ng mga local government units (LGUs) para sa Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Ang maagang paglabas ng FY

More airlines join NAIA’s self check-in, automated gates

Self check-in kiosks at NAIA are now accessible to more passengers as more airlines join the new automated passenger processing program introduced by NNIC. More passengers can now use NAIA’s Self Chec

Enchanted Kingdom welcomes 2026 with magic, love, and prosperity

STILL on a high after its recent Best ASEAN New Tourism Attraction award, Enchanted Kingdom — the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines — continues to bring magic as it announces it

Love, Luck take center stage at SM City Batangas this February

BY Maroe T. Genosa

Max out your Valentine's day at SM

VALENTINE’s Day is all about love, and there’s no better place to max out the experience than your favorite SM malls in Laguna. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a fun, barkada gala, or a well-

NGCP to complete 7 key projects in 2026

NGCP is set to energize major transmission projects in 2026 following the completion of several critical project components including facility upgrades, expansions, and improvements for grid stability

Calamba Medical Center earns ACI Gold Accreditation, sets International Healthcare Standard in Southern Luzon

BY Cyrill Quilo

Enchanted Kingdom’s AGILA Flying Theater soars to Top ASEAN Tourism honor

BY Angela Trinidad

Celebrate Batangas City Fiesta with big savings, exciting events at SM City Batangas

CELEBRATE Batangas City Fiesta with big savings as SM City Batangas turns up the celebration with the Fiesta Sale from January 16 to 18, featuring up to 50% OFF on must-have finds—from fashion and acc