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Telco rates digital connectivity as fifth essential utilty

Globe Telecom has declared digital connectivity as the country’s fifth basic utility, standing alongside water, electricity, gas, and transportation amid rising demand for online services nationwide.

PH, US strengthen civil nuclear energy ties in key delegation talks 

Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Mark O. Cojuangco, author of the recently passed Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilAtom) Bill and a prominent nuclear energy advocate, led high-level discussions with government and industry representatives as part of the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Delegation in the United States.

SM Prime lines up over 20 events at New SM Seaside Cebu Arena

SM Prime Holdings Inc. announced on Thursday that its newly opened SM Seaside Cebu Arena will host more than 20 shows this year, as the property developer seeks to tap into the growing demand for live events in the Visayas region.

Partial opening of P58.42-B SLEX TR4 set for late 2026

Motorists traveling between Batangas and Quezon can expect significant relief from traffic delays before the end of the year, as partial operations for the P58.42-billion South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLEX TR4) are slated to begin between November and December.

Fiuu expands JCB payments access for Philippine merchants

The Philippines is set to gain stronger cross-border payment capabilities as Southeast Asian fintech firm Fiuu secures a JCB Direct Acquiring license covering Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, opening new opportunities for local merchants to tap regional and Japanese consumer spending.

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Lender brings basic banking to Fitmart Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has added Fitmart Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat as its latest “May BPI Dito” Partner Store, moving forward with its goal of bringing more inclusive and convenient banking services to Filipinos.

Pax Silica hub targets USD70B investments, jobs

The Philippines’ planned high-technology hub under Pax Silica in New Clark City is emerging as a major investment magnet, with the project expected to attract up  to USD70 billion in investments, create as many as 190,000 direct jobs, and accelerate the country’s push into advanced manufacturing.

New Pasig sewer projects advance sanitation and river protection

Manila Water has expanded its sewer and sanitation services in its East Zone concession with the finish of the North Pasig Package 2 Sta. Monica Network and Lift Station Projects.

AI boom raises cybersecurity stakes in Philippines

The Philippines’ fast-growing adoption of artificial intelligence is opening new doors for businesses but also creating a more complex cybersecurity battlefield, with threats evolving at a pace that traditional defenses may struggle to match.
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