Gov’t accelerates coconut program to regain global lead
The Philippines, under the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is ramping up its nationwide coconut replanting program. The country, the Department of Agriculture said, currently trails Indonesia, having lost the distinction as top coconut producer nearly three decades ago.
PAGCOR launches site to verify gaming licenses
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has unveiled a new digital platform, the “PAGCOR Guarantee” website, aimed at helping the public verify the legitimacy of online gaming providers amid a rising number of fraudulent operators.
Alliance Global boosts growth with P59B investment
Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding firm of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, is ramping up its capital spending this year to a record P59 billion, reaffirming its long-term growth strategy across key sectors including real estate, leisure, tourism, and consumer goods.
Tourism fuels economy, creates jobs in 2024
The Philippine tourism industry continued its strong post-pandemic recovery in 2024, contributing 8.9 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and supporting nearly 7 million jobs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Appdome launches AI malware shield for mobile apps
Appdome, a leading mobile app security firm, has unveiled new Detect Agentic AI Malware plugins designed to combat the emerging threat of Agentic AI Assistants being weaponized by attackers.
