Cebu’s turquoise waters and sun-kissed shores are enjoying a starring role in the global streaming spotlight, thanks to the new Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, now charming viewers worldwide on Netflix.
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and digital financial platform Maya have launched a program to improve financial access for nearly 1.9 million digital Filipino workers. The initiative aims to provide savings tools and responsibly structured credit products, such as credit cards, to qualified employees in the IT-BPM sector.
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is gearing up to transform Southeast Asia’s digital landscape. Targeted for signing in Manila this November on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the pact signals a major leap in regional economic integration.
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. posted stronger earnings in 2025, with net income climbing 13 percent to P46.3 billion as its food, spirits and international beer businesses delivered steady growth despite a cautious consumer environment.
Renewable energy leaders Alternergy Holdings Corp. and ABC Energy Inc. have officially secured the Philippine Competition Commission’s (PCC) nod to jointly develop two major wind projects: the 128 MW Tanay Wind Power Project and 64 MW Alabat Wind Power Project.
The National Power Corp. (NPC) has signed an agreement with Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) to create a framework for carbon credits, aiming to support the Philippines’ shift to a low-carbon future.
The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that Philippine peso-denominated government bonds will be included in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting January 29, 2027.
The galleon is sailing again, at least in spirit, and this time it is anchored in Manila as a story of heritage, high ambition and history finally opens its doors to the public.
Filipino chicken is no longer quietly sizzling in backyard grills and family kitchens. It is now officially competing on the world stage, with chicken inasal and adobong manok earning standout recognition in the April 2026 TasteAtlas rankings.