The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.
The Mitsubishi Delica nameplate makes its in the Philippines in a new form, as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) reintroduces the Versa Van—positioned as a dependable, modern people-mover for growing enterprises.
FedEx Philippines has moved to formalize plans to expand its gateway facility at Clark, Pampanga, framing the project as a strategic response to surging trade and e-commerce flows across Southeast Asia.
At just 22, Maria Lopez leads a team of volunteers in her hometown of Batangas, organizing programs that teach digital skills to local students and helping farmers market their products online.
SM Supermalls will open later on weekdays nationwide starting March 30, shifting mall hours to 11:00 a.m. from Monday to Friday as part of efforts to conserve electricity during the ongoing National Energy Emergency. On Saturdays and Sundays, the malls open 10 a.m. Closing hours on all days will be at 9 p.m.
The government and energy sector players are rolling out emergency measures to protect electricity supply and limit price increases as global fuel markets remain unstable amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) booked a record P19 billion net income in 2025, up 18.9 percent from P16.03 billion a year earlier, parent GT Capital Holdings reported, as strong vehicle demand and an expanding electrified lineup lifted results.