Globe Telecom on Monday reported fully migrating over 600 towns nationwide to fiber-only connectivity, marking a major milestone in its network modernization and sustainability goals. The shift eliminates copper infrastructure, delivering faster, more reliable broadband tailored for digital lifestyles—from remote work and online learning to supporting small businesses and government services.
Inflation in the Philippines, which has plumbed a record low in more than five years of 1.3 percent in May, is projected to inch up at the upcoming June price survey, analysts at Moody’s Analytics said on Monday.
Arthaland Corp., a listed property development group, is infusing P765.5 million of additional capital into its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zileya Land Development Corp.
Jollibee Foods Corp. is cooking up another global growth push, setting aside P18 billion to P21 billion this year to open as many as 800 new stores—an expansion that could grow its footprint by up to 8 percent worldwide.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, the reigning Rookie of the Year and a 2024 All-WNBA First Team honoree, and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year and MVP runner-up, have been named team captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The selection comes following the conclusion of fan voting for this year’s event, which will take place on July 20 (Manila) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Clark’s home arena.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has secured P177 million in government assistance to prepare a feasibility study for a proposed international seaport in Casiguran, a project envisioned to turn Aurora into a gateway for manufacturing, logistics and Pacific trade.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is targeting about P165 billion in additional investment partnerships within three months, expanding its development pipeline in agriculture, energy and aviation while seeking to turn rising private-sector interest into sustained government revenues and jobs.
Cyber threats across the Philippines have intensified significantly this year, with more than 9 million user credentials compromised in the third quarter alone, according to the latest Cyber Threat Landscape Report from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS). The figure marks more than double the 4.3 million recorded in the same period last year, bringing the year-to-date total to over 28.3 million—nearly three times the full-year count for 2025.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has provided automotive servicing training to 15 dependents of GSIS members and pensioners in Cebu, opening pathways to employment, steady income, and small business ownership.