President Marcos signs law banning POGOs nationwide
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12312, also known as the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, formally banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) across the country.
DOE launches streamlined permitting initiative for energy projects in Siquijor
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a program to simplify the permitting process for energy infrastructure projects nationwide. As part of the initiative, the agency unveiled a standard ordinance template for local government units (LGUs) in Siquijor on Thursday.
PLDT, Smart push faster telecom rollout with government partnerships
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications are working closely with government and private partners to accelerate telecom infrastructure development across the Philippines.
Century Properties investing ₱8.39-B for new homes by year-end
Century Properties Group Inc. announced on Thursday that it will invest ₱8.39 billion to build around 13,150 new housing units, which are set for completion by the end of 2025.
Second-quarter OFC holdings inch higher
The domestic claims, or assets, of other financial corporations (OFCs) in the Philippines grew marginally by 0.1 percentin the second quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter, reaching ₱10.7 trillion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Year-on-year, the sector’s assets expanded by 16.7 percent.
