Jollibee opens new San Francisco store to boost North America expansion
Jollibee Foods Corporation, also called the Jollibee Group, has opened a new store in downtown San Francisco, California to grow its business across North America.
Eala-Pegula title match suspended by rain
Alex Eala’s bid for the biggest title of her career was put on hold after persistent rain repeatedly disrupted the Mubadala DC Open final against top seed Jessica Pegula. The championship match was delayed for hours before play started, only to be suspended again for the safety of players and spectators. Eala surged to a 4-3 lead in the opening set and created several chances to move within a game of the set before World No. 3 Pegula rallied to win three straight games for a 6-4 advantage. Eala claimed the second-set opener before trailing 2-1 when play stopped.
Visa and GCash linkup allows card-funded QR payments
Digital payments giant Visa and mobile wallet GCash have announced a partnership to introduce a new, more secure way for consumers to pay for everyday purchases across the Philippines.
Philippine factories rebound as demand strengthens
Philippine manufacturers started the second half of 2026 on stronger footing, with factory output and new orders posting their fastest growth in five months as businesses tapped existing inventories to keep up with improving demand.
EV incentives boost local auto parts, export push
The Philippines’ P60-billion Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) is opening new opportunities for local automotive parts makers as the industry eyes a bigger role in electric vehicle production and commercial EV exports.
