Thai firms eye Subic as Luzon investment gateway
Thai companies are exploring investment opportunities in the Subic Bay Freeport, signaling growing regional interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) as the Philippines positions the flagship growth corridor as a magnet for foreign capital and supply chain investments.
Power theft crackdown seen key to lower electricity costs
The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is calling for a tougher crackdown on electricity theft and illegal power connections, arguing that reforms to reduce consumers' electricity bills will have a greater impact if they also address long-standing inefficiencies that continue to drive up costs across the power sector.
Philippine mangoes become Japanese masterpieces
The Philippine mango has long been celebrated for its sweetness. Now it has found a different kind of distinction, becoming the muse for an award-winning Japanese porcelain artwork that captures how culture, much like trade, often flourishes through unexpected exchanges.
foodpanda budgets P20M to protect riders this rainy season
foodpanda Philippines is investing about P20 million in additional financial support and safety measures for its delivery riders during the peak rainy season, underscoring the growing focus of digital platforms on rider welfare as increasingly volatile weather disrupts operations.
Park Inn Bacolod turns sustainability into advantage
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod is making sustainability and community engagement central to its growth strategy, five years after opening at the height of the pandemic.
