The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans hailing CRRC Dalian, the Chinese train manufacturer, before the Court of Arbitration in Singapore over alleged non-compliant trains delivered to the MRT-3 system but have never been used.
Gilas Pilipinas saw its hopes of competing in the Paris Games dashed as they fell short against Brazil, 60-71, in a semifinal clash at the Riga Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) level, an indicator of capacity to pay the country's obligations as and when they fall due, eased to USD104.70 billion as of end-June 2024 from the year-ago level of USD105.02 billion.
Kaspersky Safe Kids has received ‘Approved’ certificates from independent testing organizations AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives for its outstanding effectiveness in blocking inappropriate online content.
EastWest Bank gained recognition at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2024 and awarded the Mobile Banking and Payment Initiative of the Year for its innovative EastWest System Tech Assistant (ESTA) in ceremonies taking place 4 July 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center Singapore for its groundbreaking contributions to the digital banking landscape in the Philippines.
The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
The Philippines is seeking a larger role in US technology supply chains as rising artificial intelligence (AI) demand creates fresh opportunities for the country’s semiconductor and electronics industry, with a weaker peso potentially improving exporters’ price competitiveness.
Century Pacific Food Inc. and global brand Vita Coco are donating a combined 2 million quality coconut seedlings to Philippine smallholder farmers over the next five years.
The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.