Binalot Foods Corp., the fast-casual brand famed for meals wrapped in banana leaves, is sharpening its growth playbook as it deepens its Philippine footprint and eyes a return to overseas markets.
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved P977 billion worth of investment projects year to date, signaling robust investor confidence and reinforcing the Philippines’ push to become a regional hub for smart and sustainable investments.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to speed up the deployment of additional passenger ships at Lucena ports to uuuaddress the growing number of travelers heading to Romblon for Christmas.
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. (IPAO) have launched the National Vision Screening Program (NVSP), which requires vision checks for all kindergarten learners nationwide.
Island Credit Solution (ICS) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have formalized a partnership linking the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) to CreditMo, making ICS the first Special Accessing Entity and credit bureau partner successfully integrated with the system. For consumers, verifying identity to access credit information is now one quick step using the National ID, replacing the earlier multi-document process. Checks run directly against the National ID database, cutting fraud risk and protecting personal credit data.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out a new digital system nationwide aimed at tightening the collection of delinquent taxes while making it easier for taxpayers to verify and settle outstanding obligations.
Securities and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro is broadening its Philippine financial services offering with a customizable cashback program designed to give eligible customers greater flexibility over everyday spending.
Globe is sounding the alarm on surging cable and network equipment theft, reporting 1,245 pilferage incidents as of September 2026, and urgently calling for coordinated action from government down to the barangays to stop the damage.