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Philippines, Paraguay partner to expand trade, investment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network REDIEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade, foreign investment, and export opportunities between the two nations.

Phinma Q1 profit more than doubles despite lower revenue

PHINMA Corporation reported that its net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled in the first quarter to P407.43 million from P191.27 million a year ago, driven by strong performance from its education, solar, and hospitality businesses.

Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.

Visayas grid under yellow alert

The Visayas grid was placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday due to low power reserves caused by several plant outages.

Fortinet study: APAC firms struggle with AI cyber threats

A new study commissioned by Fortinet found that many organizations across Asia Pacific are struggling to manage growing cybersecurity complexity and AI-driven threats.

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DigiPlus bares ‘Entertainment for Good’ framework

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a gaming company, has introduced its “Entertainment for Good” framework, outlining a strategy that links business expansion with tangible social contributions. The initiative marks the firm’s shift toward becoming a purpose-driven organization, integrating innovation, responsible gaming, community support, and sound corporate governance into its core operations.

BIR secures DOJ clearance to file 44 criminal tax cases vs. ‘BGC Boys’ over P1.68-B tax liabilities 

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of forty-four (44) criminal tax cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Jaypee De Leon Mendoza, Henry C. Alcantara, and Brice Ericson D. Hernandez.

The great fork heist and other national priorities

At long last, the public can sleep soundly. The National Capital Region Police Office has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of attempting to make off with 26 forks and seven silver spoons from a Manila hotel—the estimated value of the alleged loot is P12,658.14.

Salmon implements proactive security measures to counter rising digital fraud

Salmon, one of the country’s leading fintech applications, has strengthened its security infrastructure to address the growing complexity of fraud threats in the Philippines.
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