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Day: March 2, 2026

$100 Per Barrel Oil Possible But Philippine Supply Adequate

Manila: International oil prices reaching USD100 per barrel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is likely, but an official of a local fuel firm said domestic supply will not be an issue for now. ‘The uncertainty on how long this fresh escal…

SMIC Considers Divesting Stake in Atlas Mining

Manila: Sy-led SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) is contemplating the sale of its shares in Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp., as mining no longer fits within its primary business strategy. SMIC President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio highlighted t…

Baybay City Unveils New Sports Complex for 2026 EVRAA Meet

Baybay city: Baybay City officially welcomed nearly 10,000 delegates to the 2026 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletics Association (EVRAA) Meet, showcasing its newly completed sports facilities during the opening ceremonies on Sunday night. Mayor Jose Ca…

PH Broadband Program Gets Lift from $31-M CLS Project in Baler

Baler: The Philippines’ efforts to attract major data center players received a significant boost from a USD31-M high-grade cable landing station (CLS) project in Baler, Aurora, being developed by a Filipino and Japanese-owned telecommunications firm….

DOT Positions Eastern Visayas as Tourism Investment Hub

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) is positioning Eastern Visayas as an emerging, competitive tourism investment destination through a series of tourism investment training sessions. DOT Eastern Visayas Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said o…