Millions of Filipinos know him simply as "Kuya Kurt." He 's the American who speaks Tagalog with ease, eats at neighborhood carinderias, chats with jeepney drivers and somehow turns everyday encounters into videos watched by millions. What many don 't know is that before the viral fame,...
The government is planning to simultaneously implement its two flagship incentive programs aimed at encouraging the local production of electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered cars, potentially within the year. Finance Secretary Frederick Go told reporters last week that the government intends to...
State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has mandated all gaming corporations to formally declare their exclusive tie-ups with foreign gaming partners, which must be fully compliant with domestic gaming laws. Pagcor directed all accredited gaming affiliates and previously authorized...
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has now assumed control over the registration of animal health products from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a move expected to speed up vaccine development. The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Department Circular (DC) No. 33 to officially transfer...
Business names registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expanded by nearly five percent in the first half of 2026, even as the impact of elevated inflation is already being felt in the pace of filings. The latest DTI data showed that business name registrations from January to...
Three of the country’s largest business groups have backed the expansion of benefits provided by state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), but stressed that timely and complete premium payments are crucial to sustain the national health insurer’s finances and further widen...
The Philippines is pushing for an exemption from the proposed 12.5-percent tariff on its imports into the United States (US), arguing that existing trade policies have not been proven to facilitate the importation of goods produced with forced labor. In a July 6 submission to the Office of the US...
Asiabest Group International Inc. (AGI), the shell company acquired by construction tycoon Francis Lloyd Chua, is seeking shareholder approval to fold in infrastructure and real estate assets at a valuation significantly lower than initially projected. In a statement, the investment company said it...
Canadian communications technology firm TELUS Corp. plans to increase its investments in the Philippines in the coming years to support the growth of its artificial intelligence (AI)-related services, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement, the DTI said the company...
The Chinoy Actors of the Philippines (CAP) celebrated its 2nd Anniversary in partnership with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII). The evening was hosted by CAP President Diane Pascual and Founder Derrick Yu. Among the distinguished guests were Abang...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is banking on the creation of a private sector-led export group to help the government harmonize standards for ube (purple yam), helping the local sector capitalize on the commodity’s growing global appeal. DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Director Gerald Glenn...
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) expects the United States (US) government to soon grant its request for expanded market access for fresh pineapple exports, as it works to widen the reach of homegrown commodities. BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said he is “hopeful” that the US Animal...
