BOC order seen to accelerate APECO investments
Investment activity at the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is expected to gain momentum following a new order from the Bureau of Customs formally recognizing the ecozone as both an importing and exporting freeport, as well as an accrediting agency for the Customs Client Profile Registration System (CPRS).
Remittances hit $2.8B in February, supporting the economy
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos reached $2.79 billion in February 2026, bringing total inflows for the first two months of the year to $5.81 billion, a 3.1 percent increase from the same period in 2025.
ABS-CBN pushes back vs allegations, cites record of employee support
ABS-CBN pushed back on Wednesday against what it said as continued public relations attacks linked to an internal family dispute over the company’s future.
Shopee, Police Partner to boost families’ online livelihoods
Shopee Philippines has partnered with the Philippine National Police Eastern Police District to roll out digital livelihood training for police families, tapping e-commerce as a pathway to supplemental income and financial resilience.
DA launches ₱10B cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started distributing a ₱10-billion cash assistance program to help farmers and fisherfolk cope with rising fuel and production costs.
