Union Bank launches Apple Pay for cardholders
Union Bank of the Philippines announced Tuesday it will roll out Apple Pay for all its cardholders across the country.
Philippines stays on IMO White List, confirms status as top global seafarer supplier
The Philippines has kept its standing as one of the world’s leading sources of skilled seafarers, after the International Maritime Organization confirmed the country fully meets global rules for maritime education, training and certification.
DigiPlus to seek New Zealand gaming license
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced on Tuesday that it will apply for a gaming license in New Zealand.
DA rules out rice import ban to secure buffer stocks amid El Nino threat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will not ban rice imports for the rest of the year, choosing instead to build up emergency food reserves ahead of expected El Niño weather disruptions.
ARTA launches e-HOPC to cut housing permit requirements
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and 15 government agencies have rolled out Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2026, introducing a unified digital permitting system designed to significantly reduce documentary requirements and processing time for housing projects as the government moves to accelerate residential construction.
