The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have sealed a landmark deal to build the John Hay Sports Center inside Camp John Hay in Baguio City, accelerating efforts to upgrade the country’s high-altitude training infrastructure.
Coal Asia Holdings Inc. reported that no minority shareholder tendered shares during its recent tender offer period, clearing the way for its planned transformation into a water utilities company without additional buyouts.
Operations at City of Dreams Manila remain on solid footing despite uncertainty surrounding the stake of foreign partner Melco Resorts & Entertainment, according to SM Investments Corp. President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has tightened security protocols for Philippine-flagged vessels as geopolitical strains between the United States and Iran ripple across global shipping lanes.
The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.
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.