Author: Mindanaoan Irene

From power control centers to solar energy facilities to planning rooms women throughout MGEN are changing what it means to be a leader in Philippine energy. For many years, the energy business has been filled mostly with men wearing safety helmets and sitting in executive chairs. But things are changing at Meralco PowerGen Corporation, known as MGEN. Throughout the company - in rooms where workers monitor electricity flow, at outdoor solar power locations and in meeting spaces where leaders decide how to create cleaner energy - women are becoming more visible and important. They are helping to imagine new possibilities for energy in the Philippines. Three women at MGEN show us how this change is happening. Each one is at a different point in her career and each one contributes somethin...

Start of the year and you find yourself frazzled because life's been pretty wild lately? Between work deadlines, endless notifications, and just trying to keep up with everything, sometimes you just need a breather. I need one, too! Actually, I've realized that one of the best ways to decompress is by playing simple online educational and simulation games - the kind that don't require intense focus but still keep your mind engaged enough to forget about your worries even for a bit. Let me share a couple of games I've been loving that might help you unwind as well. Open Bar - Pour Drinks, Zone Out This one's super straightforward - Open Bar! You're a bartender, and your job is to pour drinks and clean up after customers. That's it. No complex storylines, no overwhelming mechanics - ju...

The glow of parols lit up Camella communities around the islands, as the Philippines’ most trusted and preferred homebuilder held its Christmas Tree Lighting Event and Homecoming Fair, a heartwarming celebration of Filipino homecoming and the lifelong dream of homeownership. Christmas lights came alive in a synchronized display of festivity, marking the official start of the holiday season. At the heart of every neighborhood stood a towering Christmas tree, surrounded by families, residents, homebuyers, and business partners, all gathered to witness a timeless tradition that has come to define the Camella legacy of connection and continuity. A celebration that illuminated the nation The evening opened with performances by children's choirs, their cheerful voices filling the air wi...

Globe sustained its recovery in the third quarter, posting Php 41.5 billion in consolidated gross service revenues, up 3% quarter-on-quarter, its fastest sequential growth in 13 quarters. The increase was driven by stronger data demand across mobile, broadband, and enterprise segments. Key Financial Highlights: • Php 121.7 billion consolidated gross service revenues for 9M25• Php 22.0 billion EBITDA in Q3, maintaining a 52.8% margin• Php 17.7 billion NIAT, with •?15.5 billion core NIAT• Php 5.3 billion equity share from Mynt (GCash), contributing 25% of pre-tax income• Capex at Php 31.4 billion, down 23% YoY, as Globe advances toward positive free cash flow territory Interested to know more? You may access the filing via the PSE website: ?https://edge.pse.com.ph/openDiscVi...

The past few months have been absolutely stressful for me. From seemingly endless tasks to work deadlines to everyday digital noise, finding time to relax and just free my mind from all anxiety has actually become a necessity. This year started off pretty wild - I got involved in the national elections and also handled several local candidates. Nowadays, I'm busier with my businesses and I am planning to start another one! And that's why relaxing and freeing my mind (even for a few minutes) from all worries is something I value. For me, one surprisingly effective way to unwind and even learn something valuable is through online simulation games. Games like Cooking Mania and Coffee Shop are not just fun distractions; they offer meaningful mental breaks that reduce stress while subtly te...