JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity 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.
Ten public health and tobacco control organizations have urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen enforcement of restrictions on nicotine product promotions, alleging repeated violations involving IQOS and ZYN sponsorships of entertainment and cultural events.
Opening a bank account in the Philippines is now as simple as ordering a meal online, thanks to BDO Unibank’s fully digital account setup via the BDO Pay app.
The Palawan Group of Companies, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have partnered to expand access to government financial assistance, combining digital payment services with physical payout channels to reach vulnerable Filipinos.
PAGCOR-regulated gaming platform Buenas PH has launched a sports and wellness campaign aimed at promoting physical activity, digital moderation and responsible gaming among Filipino online gaming communities.