Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani held a video teleconference with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, reaffirming defense cooperation and humanitarian assistance efforts.
World, the digital identity project co-founded by Sam Altman and developed by Tools for Humanity (TFH), said Thursday it will file a motion for reconsideration with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) following a cease and desist order (CDO) that halted its Philippine operations.
PhilWeb Corp., a listed gaming company, said it was notified that its principal shareholder, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Nexora Holdings Inc. and Velora Holdings Inc. to sell GAINC’s entire 57 percent stake—comprising 829.57 million common shares—for P2.17 per share, or a total P1.8 billion.
Far Eastern University (FEU) and the UCLA Joe C. Wen College of Nursing have established a collaborative partnership to advance simulation-based teaching in nursing education.
The Philippines landed at 53rd out of 101 economies in the World Bank Group’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-READY) Report, placing the country squarely at the midpoint of an expanded global ranking and signaling steady reform momentum.
Retail food prices in the Philippines opened 2026 on a mixed note, with staples such as rice, chicken, and fish edging higher, while red onion prices eased from December spikes—highlighting uneven supply dynamics as the market adjusts after the holidays.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has tapped Saudi energy giant ACWA Power to drive a large-scale renewable energy push in New Clark City, a move aimed at securing clean, reliable, and affordable power for one of the Philippines’ flagship developments.
BYD Cars Philippines wrapped up 2025 with its strongest performance yet, posting record retail sales of 26,122 units and clinching the title of the country’s fastest-growing automotive brand.