UK tech courts Manila AI alliances
UK technology leaders are stepping up their Southeast Asia push, with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity partnerships firmly in the spotlight at UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 in Manila.
FDI inflows rise in November, signaling steady foreign confidence in PH
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines reached a net US$897 million in November 2025, lifting total inflows for the first eleven months of the year to US$7.1 billion. The increase shows that foreign investors continue to put new money into the country despite global uncertainty.
Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite
After two months of lower power bills, Meralco customers are seeing a reversal in February as electricity rates climb on higher grid-related charges.
Sunlight Air moves turboprops, exits Manila–Cebu route
Boutique carrier Sunlight Air is relocating all its turboprop operations from Manila to Clark International Airport, a shift that will also ground its Manila–Cebu flights starting March 29 as part of the government’s airport decongestion drive.
Globe steps up child online protection for Safer Internet Day 2026
Globe is strengthening its efforts to protect children online as part of Safer Internet Day 2026, warning that online sexual abuse and exploitation of children remains a growing threat as internet access expands in the Philippines.
