The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Wednesday two US-based satellite internet providers are expected to begin operations in the Philippines within the year, signaling a major push to improve internet access and lower connectivity costs nationwide.
Globe Telecom said it has fully restored mobile and broadband services in Metro Manila and parts of Luzon after a major network disruption caused by multiple fiber optic cable cuts on May 12.
FinVolution Group is making its mark in the Philippines with the launch of the luvit Card, an installment-enabled payment solution designed to make everyday spending more flexible and accessible for Filipinos.
Filipino employees rank among the happiest in the Asia-Pacific, driven more by meaningful work and career growth than by paychecks, according to Jobstreet by SEEK’s latest report.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), in coordination with the National Electrification Administration (NEA), is calling for a careful reassessment of proposed reforms to the ownership structure of electric cooperatives (ECs), as legislative franchises near expiration over the next five years.
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.