The Philippines is doubling down on South Korean travelers, with the Department of Tourism leading a full-throttle campaign to reclaim its crown as the top overseas destination.
Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the gaming firm controlled by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., has completed its exit from the casino business in South Korea following the spin-off of its gaming operations in Jeju Island.
The foundation said it wants to move beyond traditional volunteer activities such as relief goods repacking and cleanup drives. Instead, it is encouraging experts and specialists to share their knowledge directly with communities that need support.
East West Banking Corp. recently held a series of client events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, combining economic insights and feng shui guidance to help clients plan for 2026.
Technology firm Pacific Online Systems Corp. has acquired a 2-percent stake in Belle Corp. for P280 million, a move that underscores continued investor interest in gaming- and leisure-linked assets.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.
Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is exploring a 24-hour satellite office at the FedEx Philippines Gateway in Clark as it seeks to speed up export processing and reduce regulatory bottlenecks for time-sensitive shipments.