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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.

Toyota urges CKD expansion to boost Philippine MSMEs

Toyota Motor Corp. is calling on the Philippine government to expand support for completely knocked-down (CKD) vehicle manufacturing across all technologies, saying the move will empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), deepen local production, attract investment, and secure jobs in the country’s automotive sector.

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Waste management project transforms life in Tondo barangay

For years, residents of Barangay 128 in Tondo lived with the heavy burden of Metro Manila’s waste problem. Located near the old Smokey Mountain dumpsite and along Manila Bay, the community endured foul odors from rotting garbage, plastic-choked waterways, and fast-rising floods even during light rains, as local official Wendy Cañeda recalled. Today, however, conditions have greatly improved, thanks to the Eco-Ikot Center launched in October 2024.

Gokongwei Foundation’s ‘Iskolar ni Juan’ techvoc program opens career paths for young Filipinos

The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), in partnership with food and beverage industry leader Universal Robina Corp. (URC), operates the Iskolar ni Juan scholarship program to provide young Filipinos—especially those unable to afford college education—with a clear alternative pathway toward stable employment.

Japanese firm brings AI boost to bananas 

Filipino banana growers could soon gain access to advanced artificial intelligence and drone technologies as Japanese agri-tech company E-SupportLink Ltd. moves to expand its operations in the Philippines, potentially accelerating efforts to modernize one of the country’s most important export industries.

Tanita considers Philippines for new ASEAN plant

Japanese health technology firm Tanita Corp. is considering the Philippines as the site of a new export-oriented manufacturing facility, a potential investment that could generate about P2 billion in export sales and create around 500 jobs within five years of operations.
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