A year after the SM Waste-Free Future program was launched, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. implemented a new waste management segregation system across its properties, including all malls, residences, offices, hotels, convention centers, and estates nationwide. Read more »
Fuel prices in the Philippines are volatile as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels global uncertainty. Major oil companies implemented a staggered pump price increase, with a second wave followed on June 26 and 27. Read more »
After weeks of blackouts that disrupted daily life and led to the declaration of a state of calamity, Siquijor’s power supply has now been restored to full generating capacity, with enough electricity to meet the island’s peak demand. Read more »
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has raised alarm over the United States’ recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the escalation could spiral into a full-scale global conflict. Read more »
Residents and businesses in Siquijor can expect the island’s electricity supply to remain stable for now, even as ongoing repairs and installations continue in some of the generating units managed by SIPCOR (Siquijor Power Corporation). Read more »
Recently, the Philippines rose to 8th place in the 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) for non-OIC destinations—a clear sign of its growing commitment to inclusivity for Muslim travelers. Read more »
