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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is optimistic about a resurgence in cruise tourism this year, buoyed by the early arrival of international cruise ships and a growing number of port calls to Philippine destinations. January 2025 saw the first notable visits, showcasing the nation's rising prominence in the global cruise industry.

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., the country's flagship steel manufacturer, shipped out last 30 January the country’s largest steel export to date. 

Globe Telecom has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety by renewing its ISO 45001:2018 certification through 2027, a move that underscores the company’s focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its employees, partners, and stakeholders.

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) provided crucial capacity-building support to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) through specialized training. This initiative, part of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), is carried out under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Technical Cooperation Project. The JCG dispatched a Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) to offer hands-on technical guidance to the PCG personnel, including crews operating the two 44-meter class patrol vessels provided by Japan. The training focused on critical skills such as towing operations and small boat handling, directly enhancing the PCG's operational capabilities.

State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) reported a record-breaking P112 billion in revenues for 2024, a 41 percent increase from the previous year’s P79 billion.