The Philippines is strengthening its credentials as a hub for high-value manufacturing after Swiss dental technology firm Ivoclar Vivadent expanded its local operations with a new production facility in Batangas, signaling continued foreign investor confidence in the country’s skilled workforce and industrial base.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping up its digital overhaul with a new online registration platform for processed food products, a move aimed at reducing paperwork, speeding up approvals, and strengthening regulatory oversight across the food sector.
The government is tightening its grip on cement quality control, rolling out stricter certification requirements aimed at preventing substandard imports from reaching construction sites before passing mandatory inspections.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing over P300 million to develop this coastal municipality into a leading fisheries and agricultural growth center in Eastern Visayas, aiming to boost local incomes, strengthen food security, and drive rural development.
The internet has become an essential part of daily life for Filipinos, shaping how people connect, learn, earn, and engage with society. But greater digital reliance also brings growing risks: misinformation, scams, identity theft, and fraud that put all users, especially the most vulnerable, in danger. On Independence Day, the meaning of freedom is being redefined for the connected era — it is no longer just about access, but about having the confidence to go online without fear of harm or exploitation.
Fuel prices will see mixed adjustments again this week, driven by shifting global oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East, according to a local fuel retailer.
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) reported a 3 percent drop in net income for the first quarter of 2026, totaling ₱2.25 billion from ₱2.32 billion a year earlier, due to rising costs and expenses.
PLDT Enterprise rolled out free WiFi in quake-hit areas — General Santos City, Sarangani, Glan, Jose Abad Santos, and parts of Davao Occidental — serving thousands of residents.
Globe Telecom is stepping up infrastructure and resiliency upgrades in Aklan and Antique to boost connectivity for residents, businesses, schools, hospitals, and government offices amid the growing digital economy.