Baguio City is stepping up its digital transformation efforts after partnering with PLDT and Smart to launch “AI-in-a-Box,” a program designed to help local governments use artificial intelligence to improve public services.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has introduced a nationwide standard for handling environmental law enforcement cases, aiming to strengthen investigations, arrests, evidence handling, and prosecution of environmental crimes.
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector welcomed the continued expansion of PhilHealth’s YAKAP and GAMOT programs, saying the reforms are helping reduce healthcare costs for Filipino families.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is proposing the creation of a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to manage the eGovPH app, aiming to make the platform financially sustainable and improve its operations.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is leading the development of a new National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) aimed at improving the financial health of Filipinos by helping them make better money decisions.
Vivant Energy Corp. (VEC) has fully acquired Samar Philippines Renewable Corp. (SPRC) from Envision Energy Philippines Corp. through its renewable energy arm, Vivant Renewable Energy Corp. While the financial terms were not disclosed, SPRC is the developer of a 200-megawatt wind farm located across four municipalities in Northern Samar.
Early coordination between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is expected to significantly improve trade efficiency as the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) moves closer to completion, signaling a more integrated approach to port development and customs operations in the Philippines.
Vietnamese companies VinFast, V-Green, VinEnergo, and Green GSM have committed more than P50 million in emergency assistance for communities affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, signaling both humanitarian support and deepening regional investment ties with the Philippines.
Filipino food brands are steadily carving out space in Singapore’s highly competitive premium consumer market, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ramps up efforts to position Philippine exports beyond traditional commodity offerings and into higher-value branding and innovation-driven segments.