Context.ph

1093 POSTS

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.

Coast Guard anchors elite college In Clark

The Philippine Coast Guard is planting a strategic training hub in New Clark City, establishing its Command and Admiral Staff College inside the city’s expanding government district.

AI rewrites future of office towers

The modern office building is quietly becoming a data machine—and SM Offices wants to be ahead of the curve.

Oil shock, war risks rattle Philippine markets

Philippine financial markets enter the week on fragile footing as surging oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions complicate the outlook for equities, the peso, and monetary policy. 

ILO warns Filipina workers face rising AI risks

Women workers in the Philippines may face greater workplace risks as generative artificial intelligence spreads across industries, according to new research from the International Labor Organization, which found that female-dominated jobs are more vulnerable to automation.

Just in

PNB posts higher Q1 profit on loan growth, steady income

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) reported a net income of ₱6.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 5 percent from a year ago, driven by steady growth in its core businesses.

Manila hosts trilateral push for Luzon Corridor

Manila is set to host a milestone for regional economic cooperation as the fourth Steering Committee Meeting of the Luzon Economic Corridor convenes in May 2026, gathering senior officials from the Philippines, the US, and Japan to accelerate implementation of the flagship initiative.

Real-time fixes redefine trust in Aboitiz business

In a post-crisis digital economy, customers are no longer swayed by brand promises alone—they’re watching how businesses respond in real time when something goes wrong. The new trust metric isn’t messaging but momentum.

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

Philippine financial markets are in a consolidation phase, with the peso and equities under pressure as tighter monetary conditions and inflation concerns weigh on sentiment.
spot_img