Grab Philippines is revolutionizing inclusive transportation with the launch of the Grab CommuniKit, a visual communication tool designed to bridge the communication gap between deaf driver-partners and passengers.
Insular Life (InLife) has released its research, "Retire Without Worries: Your Roadmap to Living Life to the Fullest," calling attention to the urgent need for better retirement planning in the Philippines.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the BOC – Port of Davao, in coordination with local authorities, successfully intercepted 251 master cases of smuggled cigarettes valued at PhP9.861 million.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said efforts to declare the 2025 national budget unconstitutional are part of a broader plan by anti-administration groups to destabilize the government. He expressed confidence that the budget law is solid and will be upheld by the Supreme Court. When asked if the government has a contingency plan in case the Court rules the budget as unconstitutional, Marcos responded: “No. We shut down everything. I guess that’s what they want. They want the government to cease working so matuloy yung kanilang mga destabilization na ginagawa.”
Concepcion Industrial Corp., a leading provider of consumer lifestyle and enterprise solutions, reported on Thursday a strong performance in the fourth quarter, when it posted a 57 percent year-over-year increase in consolidated net profit to P278.7 million.
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.