Japan turns over equipment to PCG to boost patrol operations
Japan has provided 13 generators with trailers to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to help improve the operational readiness of its patrol vessels.
Fiber momentum fuels Converge earnings growth
Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. kept its growth streak intact in 2025, posting double digit revenue gains as demand for fiber broadband remained strong across households and businesses.
MARINA helps shipping firms navigate rising fuel risks
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered domestic shipping operators to adjust operations and allow the imposition of fuel surcharges as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushes global oil prices higher, raising cost pressures for the Philippines’ vital inter-island transport network.
Philippines pushes talks on EU free trade deal
The Philippines is stepping up engagement with the European Union as negotiations continue toward a long-anticipated free trade agreement, with both sides exploring deeper cooperation in services, investments and professional mobility.
Philippines bets big on American HIMS expansion
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to cement its position in the American healthcare ecosystem, accelerating its push into higher-value healthcare information management services (HIMS) through a new industry-led business mission to the US.
