The Philippines aims to complete all 19 priority economic deliverables of its ASEAN chairship by yearend, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, citing progress in digital trade and regional cooperation as the bloc confronts shifting global trade relationships and geopolitical tensions.
US airlines scrambled Saturday to restore disrupted schedules after a four-hour nationwide flight grounding triggered by an air traffic control network failure, with thousands of cancellations and delays expected to ripple through the weekend.
Plants cannot complain when the heat gets unbearable or water becomes scarce. But they do send out distress signals, and scientists have developed a tiny sensor that could help farmers detect them before crops show visible signs of damage.
Travelers planning a Visayas holiday can now map out multi-island trips based on the number of days they have, with a new website bringing destination guides, personalized itineraries and booking services under one digital roof.
Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a 3.7‑percent jump in passenger traffic for the January‑to‑October period, driven largely by steady domestic travel demand, signaling strong momentum for the low‑cost carrier ahead of the Christmas peak season.
SM Investments Corp. Vice Chairperson Tessie Sy-Coson has urged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to broaden their markets and strengthen sales, saying good products and innovation alone cannot sustain business growth, create jobs and improve livelihoods.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has renewed its collaboration with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) under the Pagsasarili initiative, expanding digital learning resources for Aeta communities in Pampanga and Tarlac.
The Philippines is pushing for standardized corporate greenhouse‑gas reporting to fix fragmented emissions data, help local businesses access climate finance, and keep up with global trade requirements, DENR Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta‑Teh said during the COP 31 forum in Turkiye.