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VOYA expands Philippine footprint, creates 600 jobs

VOYA Philippines Support Services Corp., the local unit of US-headquartered financial services firm Voya Financial, is expanding its footprint in the country’s IT-BPM sector following the formal signing of its Registration Agreement (RA) with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on May 21.

MCWD, MWPV-Cebu expand water access to households in Compostela, Cebu

The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), together with partner Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) – Cebu, has extended water services to residents of Barangay Canamucan, Compostela, bringing clean, safe supply to around 2,000 households.

Flagship rail projects create over 30,000 jobs, set to ease Metro travel 

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said the two major mass transit projects—the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP)—have together provided more than 30,000 jobs for Filipinos so far. These projects form part of the Marcos administration’s “Build Better More” program, which aims to create quality work with competitive pay and benefits to address unemployment and underemployment.

Nuvali makes history with first BERDE CBD 

Ayala Land’s Nuvali Estate has become the first commercial business district in the Philippines to secure a BERDE 5-Star Certification under BERDE Districts Version 1.0.0, after its Lakeside and East Bloc districts were recognized by the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC).

PH, Japan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership on 70th diplomatic anniversary

On May 28, during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan, he and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held summit talks that formalized a new level of bilateral cooperation: the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — the first such designation for the Philippines. Marking 70 years since relations were established, this upgrade signals a long-term, multi-sector alliance anchored in shared values and a commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), amid growing regional uncertainties.

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Tatak Pinoy drives auto sector growth push

The Philippines' automotive body builders see the government's Tatak Pinoy program as a chance to put local manufacturing in the fast lane.

Etiqa pays P3.8B insurance claims, deepens trust 

Etiqa Philippines paid out P3.8 billion in insurance claims in 2025 and disbursed more than P600 million to healthcare providers, underscoring efforts to strengthen customer trust and reinforce its position in the country's competitive insurance industry.

FIVB suspends Philippine volleyball group on governance concerns

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) with immediate effect, citing serious governance concerns and alleged violations of the FIVB Code of Ethics that are now under investigation by the organization's independent Ethics Panel.

AI hiring tools tackle Philippines’ skills mismatch 

Persistent job mismatch and underemployment in the Philippines are pushing recruitment platforms and employers to adopt more targeted, technology-driven hiring solutions aimed at connecting workers with jobs that better fit their skills, career goals, and preferred work conditions.
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