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A deep dive into Coca-Cola’s massive manufacturing footprint, highlighting how its strategic "mega plants" foster economic progress, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment across the Philippines.
Pag-IBIG Fund retains its 3% annual interest rate for socialized housing under the Expanded 4PH program, shielding Filipino homebuyers from global economic uncertainty and inflation.
Maxim Rides & Food Delivery introduces fuel vouchers and zero-commission incentives for driver-partners in Iligan and nationwide to ease the financial strain of rising fuel costs.
The National Wage Coalition demands an urgent P200 legislated wage increase and a special Congressional session to shield Filipino workers from skyrocketing fuel and transport costs.
Pag-IBIG Fund showcases over 20,000 affordable housing units at its Central Luzon Housing Fair in Pampanga on March 18-19, featuring monthly payments starting at ₱3,411.
Pag-IBIG Fund’s Loyalty Card Plus hits a ₱1 billion discount milestone with 507 partner merchants. Learn about the new Digital Card rollout and member benefits.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy’s Executive Order No. 103-26 shifts City Hall to a four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–7 PM). Targeting a 20% energy cut, the policy mandates 24°C thermostats and virtual meetings. Essential services like J.R. Borja General Hospital remain fully operational despite the new schedule.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Veteran businessman George Goking is calling for immediate fuel rationing and price monitoring in the city to prevent hoarding and economic instability as Middle East tensions escalate. Drawing parallels to the logistics management of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goking warned that local businesses might exploit the crisis by raising prices on old stocks. While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently assured the public of a 50-to-60-day national fuel stockpile—including 50.5 days of diesel and 51.5 days of gasoline—Goking insists the city should "play it safe" by planning for a 30-day window. Under DOE Circular No. DC2003-01-001, refiners must maintain a 30-day supply, but Goking urges City Hall to be proactive rather than relying on national estimates to protect the local economy from panic buying.
Aboitiz InfraCapital has added personnel and designated pick-up zones at Laguindingan Airport to solve traffic bottlenecks following passenger complaints. The move coincides with new 2026 parking rates, including a P25 entry fee. The operator aims to improve the "passenger experience" as the airport expands to accommodate 3.9 million travelers annually.
Pag-IBIG Fund announces its highest-ever dividend payout of P64.34 billion for 2025. MP2 Savings hit a record 7.12% dividend rate, while Regular Savings reached 6.62%. Driven by a P65.28 billion net income, the Fund will begin crediting these historic returns to members' Virtual Pag-IBIG accounts starting this week.
FDC Misamis Power Corporation named a top compliant industry by EMB Region 10 in Cagayan de Oro for stringent environmental stewardship and energy grid stability.
