Specialized tech jobs offer salaries of up to P158,000 monthly
Specialized technology professionals can command monthly salaries of up to P158,000 in the Philippines, as companies compete for workers with hard-to-find skills amid expanding digital operations and artificial intelligence adoption, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.
Korea-funded smart greenhouse in Aklan to help farmers earn more, grow year-round
The Department of Agriculture has opened a South Korean-backed smart greenhouse in Kalibo, Aklan. Funded by KOICA, this facility offers a climate-controlled growing space that lets farmers produce crops reliably all year, no matter the weather. It means better harvests, consistent quality, and higher incomes for local growers.
GSIS solar loans release ₱10.12B; users cut electricity bills to ₱300
Government employees and pensioners are reporting big savings on power bills—down from ₱5,000–₱7,000 to as low as ₱300—under GSIS’s Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan program. Launched in March 2026, the program has drawn 66,233 applications worth ₱19.81 billion. As of today, ₱10.12 billion has been disbursed, with ₱57.17 million more approved, bringing total granted funds to ₱10.18 billion. Another ₱87.37 million is currently being processed.
SAFC extends P1.03 billion in loans to women entrepreneurs
SAFC has extended P1.03 billion in financing to 1,928 women entrepreneurs from June 2025 to October 2026 through its JUANAsenso Loan program, allowing business owners to use their vehicles as collateral while retaining them for daily operations.
Philippines pushes ASEAN-wide EV charging standards, supply chain links
The Philippines is seeking common electric vehicle (EV) charging standards and stronger cross-border supply chains across Southeast Asia to lower market barriers, attract investments and give local businesses greater access to the regional industry.
