Projects endorsed under the government’s Green Lane Initiative are beginning to transition from approvals to execution, signaling early traction in the Philippines’ efforts to accelerate strategic investments across priority sectors.
Metro Manila, the country’s main economic and cultural center contributing 31.2 percent of national GDP, is seeing a major boost in digital connectivity as Globe accelerates network upgrades across the region.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has raised a record P20.5 billion from its Series G ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, underscoring strong investor appetite for Environmental, Social, and Governance-linked debt despite a volatile rate environment.
Prime Media Holdings, Inc. has secured regulatory approval to streamline its capital structure, following the retirement of a class of preferred shares.
The Philippines’ job market showed tentative improvement in February, with the unemployment rate easing to 5.1 percent from 5.8 percent in January, according to data released Wednesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.
Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. aims to launch as many as 60 new games next year, expanding its lineup as competition heats up in the Philippine online gaming space. The company is also stepping up its focus on original, locally developed titles rather than relying on foreign content, setting it apart from many industry peers.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has confirmed analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila will officially cease on November 22, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to digital TV. Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said the target date is firm, and that television networks have been preparing public service announcements and information materials to help people get ready for the change.