The Philippines is expanding its technology-driven emergency response network with the activation of four new Satellite Command Centers (SCCs), strengthening the reach and resilience of the Unified 911 Emergency Response System.
The Philippines’ renewable energy drive gathered fresh momentum in the first four months of 2026, with wind power projects dominating investments approved under the government’s Green Lane initiative.
Cebu Pacific has relaunched its popular “piso sale,” offering travelers a chance to book seats at exceptionally low rates and encouraging more Filipinos to travel both within the country and abroad.
ABS-CBN is widening its international reach through a new deal with streaming platform Rakuten Viki, making selected programs available to viewers in over 200 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Titles come with subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with more languages set to be added through Viki’s community-powered translation network.
GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.
The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.