Investment pledges registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) nearly doubled to more than ₱140 billion from January to June compared with a year ago, as the country’s ecozone system continues to attract investors despite uncertainties in global supply chains. In a statement...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) completed a two-day bilateral maritime exercise near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite being shadowed by four Chinese vessels throughout the activity. The...
With the Philippines facing increasingly complex security challenges and recurring natural disasters, Senator Robin Padilla is pushing for a modernized military registration system that he says will help ensure the country is prepared before the next crisis strikes. Padilla has filed Senate Bill...
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1, following the central bank 's lifting of its cap on electronic payment pricing. The oldest lender in the Philippines is moving to...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will formally ask President Marcos to lift the seven-year moratorium on the establishment of ecozones in Metro Manila, a move expected to encourage more investments in the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector. PEZA...
Despite the signing of the United States (US)-Iran peace deal, local stock market investors are advised to remain cautious as the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) benchmark has lost its momentum amid concerns over lingering inflation and rising interest rates. “Failing to take 6,150, the local...
Investment czar and Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick D. Go is advancing the development of what is expected to become the Philippines’ and Southeast Asia’s first offshore wind farm, reinforcing the Marcos administration’s push to attract large-scale renewable energy (RE)...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, June 28, accused the Chinese Embassy in Manila of showing “insincerity” and “duplicity” as the exchange between the Philippines and China over the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling intensified days before its 10th anniversary. DND...
Imagine discovering that songs you 've spent years writing and recording have found their way into databases associated with generative artificial intelligence, all without your knowledge. That is the reality confronting many musicians today. Through The Atlantic 's AI Watchdog, a public...
Movie fans have never had it this good. Streaming platforms have transformed the way people watch movies, offering affordable subscriptions, easy access across multiple devices, and the convenience of watching anytime, anywhere. Their growing popularity has made them an integral part of many...
Monde MY San Corp. (MMYSC), a subsidiary of food and beverage giant Monde Nissin Corp., is spending more than ₱5 billion to build a new manufacturing facility for its iconic SkyFlakes brand. In a statement, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it signed a registration agreement with...
Chevrolet Philippines joined the Philippine Drift Series 2026 as its Official Mobility Partner, bringing three of its latest models to the event held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on June 20. The partnership placed Chevrolet alongside professional drifters, automotive enthusiasts, and other...
