The Philippines must step up law enforcement and gather independent data to combat persistent illicit trade if it wants future tax hikes on nicotine and tobacco to succeed, according to a global tax expert. While the nation has made significant progress in curbing smoking rates over the past...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, July 30, defended her recent remarks on gun violence in the Philippines, saying the issue reflects the country 's reality. In separate statements released by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Duterte maintained that gun violence has become a...
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) will soon manufacture hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the country following the launch of a new program that offers incentives totaling ₱60 billion to participating companies. In a statement, the automotive firm said its plan to produce...
Vice President Sara Duterte argued that the prevalence of gun violence in the Philippines makes it difficult to conclude that all alleged victims cited in the International Criminal Court 's (ICC) case against former President Rodrigo Duterte were killed as part of the government 's...
President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) failed to mention the climate crisis, destructive mining, and communities threatened by the continued expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, a Roman Catholic bishop pointed out on Thursday, July 30. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
Prominent business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing for the creation of an independent public-private body to monitor the proposed Pax Silica artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in New Clark City, as it expressed support for its development only if strong...
Experience all things Toyota at the first-ever Toyota Legacy Experience happening from July 31 to August 2 at the Eton City Square Village Walk in Santa Rosa, Laguna. This gathering, organized by Toyota Motor Philippines was conceived to allow visitors to celebrate Toyota’s legacy and heritage. ...
Vice President Sara Duterte reiterated her position that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying the tribunal has no legal basis to continue pursuing the case after the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute....
The NEOVerse is expanding. As part of its #NEOVerseMaxOut: Max Out Your World campaign, nubia is taking the next step in building a smarter, more connected ecosystem in the Philippines with the launch of its first-ever lineup of mobile accessories. Designed to complement today 's gaming,...
The local unit of Chinese automotive giant BYD wants the government to strengthen its support for the electric vehicle (xEV) industry following President Marcos’ push during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). “The President is encouraging the market, so that 's a positive...
The lifting of the seven-year moratorium on new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-accredited information technology (IT) parks and IT centers in Metro Manila is expected to ease the shortage of PEZA-compliant office space in the capital region as well as attract more technology and business...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Korean Film Festival, which will feature film screenings, a student short film competition and events on Korean webtoons. The festival, themed "K-Story: Stories that Move Us," includes three main activities scheduled from...
