Philippines steady at 36th in 2026 IP Index
The US Chamber of Commerce has kept the Philippines at 36th place out of 55 economies in its 2026 International IP Index, unchanged from the previous year, despite noting incremental gains in the country’s intellectual property (IP) environment.
Philippines nears full rollout of advanced 911 system
The Philippines is moving closer to the nationwide deployment of its Unified 911 Emergency Response System, a major modernization effort that aims to position the country among Asia’s most technologically advanced emergency response networks.
SMX Clark bags top TRES Awards 2025 honors
SMX Convention Center Clark, a flagship venue of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, emerged as a top winner at the Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards 2025, organized by the Department of Tourism Region III.
IGF, Silid Aralan partner to boost fundraising
Initiate Global Foundation Inc. (IGF) and Silid Aralan Inc. have formalized a partnership aimed at strengthening nonprofit fundraising through digital platforms, as organizations seek more sustainable funding sources in an increasingly competitive donor landscape.
ASEAN warns m of Middle East risks, boosts resilience
Finance leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have raised alarms over escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that prolonged instability could deepen geopolitical risks and weigh further on a fragile global economy.
