Globe Telecom has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety by renewing its ISO 45001:2018 certification through 2027, a move that underscores the company’s focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its employees, partners, and stakeholders.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) provided crucial capacity-building support to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) through specialized training. This initiative, part of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), is carried out under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Technical Cooperation Project. The JCG dispatched a Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) to offer hands-on technical guidance to the PCG personnel, including crews operating the two 44-meter class patrol vessels provided by Japan. The training focused on critical skills such as towing operations and small boat handling, directly enhancing the PCG's operational capabilities.
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) reported a record-breaking P112 billion in revenues for 2024, a 41 percent increase from the previous year’s P79 billion.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently marked International Customs Day 2025, emphasizing its commitment to efficiency, security, and economic growth. The event, aligned with the World Customs Organization (WCO) theme, recognized industry leaders and stakeholders advancing trade facilitation and customs modernization.
The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.
For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.