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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is asking for an estimated P2.7 billion budget for next year to sustain and further develop the government’s e-Government initiatives, including upgrades to cloud infrastructure, stronger cybersecurity, better system integration, and continued work on the eGov Super App.

ASEAN foreign ministers have warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt trade, push up energy costs and strain regional supply chains, raising fresh concerns for businesses already navigating an uncertain global economy.

SMBC Aviation Capital has placed a firm order for 100 additional aircraft from the Airbus A320neo Family, consisting of 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo units. The agreement was officially confirmed on 20 July 2026 during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.

STADA Philippines has officially introduced its Hyastad portfolio, a full range of preservative-free ophthalmic solutions made to manage dry eye disease and other conditions affecting the eye surface.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new guidance requiring all institutions under its supervision to strengthen safeguards against money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing when dealing with casino junket operators.