Meta speeds up disinfo takedowns in PH
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has sharply ramped up its removal of election-related disinformation in the Philippines—some within just an hour—following a cybersecurity directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Hard discounters drive growth strategy for Robinsons Retail
Hard discounters are expected to maintain their upward trajectory in the local retail landscape, driven by aggressive store expansion and a growing portfolio of private label products. This trend is reshaping the food retail industry and attracting strategic investments from established players such as Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI).
FDI inflows drop sharply in February, reflecting weaker foreign investor appetite
Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows to the Philippines reached USD529 million in February 2025, a 61.9 percent decline from USD1.4 billion a year earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Election day!
Tens of millions of Filipinos are expected to cast their votes today, May 12, in midterm elections that will fill 18,280 national and local posts—including 12 Senate seats that could reshape the political landscape for Vice President Sara Duterte and her critics; VP Sara faces impeachment charges before the Senate.
Report ties cybersecurity innovation to climate action and shareholder value
Fortinet®, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting substantial strides in environmental responsibility, cybersecurity innovation, and workforce development—underscoring the business and commercial importance of sustainable digital security.
