Dutch financial services giant ING is continuing to advance its €1.1 billion share buyback program while at the same time deepening its commercial engagement in the Philippines, reflecting a balance between returning capital to shareholders and pursuing growth opportunities in key Asian markets.
A delegation of senior Japanese lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party visited the Philippines from January 6 to 7 to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security and economic issues.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is speeding up operational improvements to handle the growing number of commuters at major transport hubs, particularly at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), following heavy passenger traffic during the recent holiday season.
When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.
The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.
The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.