The government is seeking to expand the P2-billion financing pool for a program helping public transport operators transition to electric vehicles (EVs), as demand grows among transport groups and delivery riders looking for cleaner and more cost-efficient mobility options.
Financial inclusion in the Philippines has made significant strides, with formal account ownership nearly doubling since 2011 based on the World Bank’s Global Findex Database. But the deeper challenge is now emerging as access has expanded faster than sustained usage of financial services.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up the rollout of the Electronic Airway Bill (e-AWB) under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, signaling a more aggressive push to digitize export processing and modernize the country’s trade infrastructure.
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. reported flat net income of P1.6 billion for the first nine months of its fiscal year ending March, unchanged from the same period a year earlier.
Gilas Pilipinas Women opened their FIBA 3x3 World Cup campaign with two losses on Monday, but not without flashing the grit and resilience that have become hallmarks of the program.
The Port of Gdynia is strengthening its position as a major Baltic logistics gateway with the arrival of two new quay cranes at the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), a key upgrade expected to boost cargo-handling capacity, improve efficiency, and accommodate larger vessels.
Demand for premium office space in Makati remains resilient despite evolving workplace trends, with AXON Group securing a long-term lease for a property formerly known as Teleperformance Center Ayala, reinforcing confidence in the country’s premier business district.
The Philippines and Vietnam signed 19 agreements spanning defense, trade, tourism, technology, education, and energy on Monday, translating their newly elevated Enhanced Strategic Partnership into a broad slate of government and business initiatives.