Philippines climbs global Government AI ranking
The Philippines jumped seven places to 49th in the latest Government AI Readiness Index, cementing its position in the top quantile of 195 countries...
BOI eyes clearing auto tax backlog
The Board of Investments (BOI) is confident it can finally make a major dent in nearly P5 billion worth of unpaid auto tax credits, after the government restored funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program in the proposed 2026 national budget.
Bureau of Treasury set 1Q borrowing blitz
The government is lining up a hefty start to its 2026 borrowing program, targeting P824 billion in the first quarter alone to help fund state spending.
Converge shifts focus to enterprise, strengthens B2B leadership
Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. is speeding up its shift from being mainly a fiber internet provider to becoming a full technology company, driven by growing demand from large businesses and enterprises.
Housing shortfall widens as supply lags
Data from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development show the national housing backlog reached 10.65 million units in 2024, highlighting decades of unmet demand that continue to weigh on affordability and urban planning.
