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Philippine Contact Centers accelerate AI-driven industry shift

Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across the Philippine customer experience industry, fueling a sweeping transformation as the Contact Center Association of the Philippines officially rebranded into the Customer Xperience Association of the Philippines (CXAP).

Aboitiz, DOE, NPC join forces for nuclear site studies

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aboitiz Power Corp. and the National Power Corp. (NPC) to conduct comprehensive studies on potential nuclear power plant sites across the Philippines, including the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

Public scooping set for Surigao coal mining project

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public scoping on June 2, 2026, for a proposed coal mining project in Lingig, Surigao del Sur.

Ayala, CP Axtra expand Makro’s reach

The Ayala Group has signed a cooperation deal with Thailand’s CP Axtra to improve Makro malls in Thailand, combining Ayala’s property expertise with CP Axtra’s retail network.

PEZA woos Australian firms, expansions accelerate

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is stepping up its push to position the Philippines as a regional digital services and innovation hub, using the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne as a platform to court fresh Australian investments while securing expansion commitments from existing locators.

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Regulators push credit-linked parametric insurance to boost climate-resilient lending

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC) said that combining parametric insurance with loans can expand financing to climate-vulnerable sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while strengthening the financial system’s ability to manage risks.

Fewer babies, weddings reshape Philippine economy

The Philippines is producing fewer babies, hosting fewer weddings, and recording fewer deaths,  a demographic trifecta that economists say could gradually reshape consumer spending, labor markets, and long-term economic growth.

Chinese firm backs push for Philippine EV brand

A Chinese automotive engineering company is exploring a partnership to help develop a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) brand, signaling fresh momentum behind Manila’s drive to localize the country’s fast-growing EV industry.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala serves up Forbes honor

 Filipina tennis wunderkind Alexandra Eala just scored another ace—landing a coveted spot on Forbes’ 2026 “30 Under 30 Asia” list. At 20, she’s proving that tennis isn’t just about rackets and serves—it’s about breaking records and turning heads worldwide.
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