The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to introduce the Integrity Chain, a blockchain-based platform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in national infrastructure projects.
Security Bank has named Victor Lee Meng Teck as its incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective in early January 2026. Lee, a seasoned Singaporean banker with over 30 years of experience, will succeed Sanjiv Vohra, who has led the bank through significant transformation during his tenure.
The proposed safeguard duty on imported cement is drawing strong support from industry and business groups, who claim it will not trigger price hikes but is essential to protecting the local cement industry and jobs.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) celebrated History Month with a vibrant Historians’ Fair from August 7 to 9, 2025, at its Pasay City gymnasium.
Fuel prices are expected to go up again this Tuesday, marking the third straight week of increases. Gasoline prices may rise by ₱0.20 to ₱0.40 per liter, while diesel could increase by a much bigger ₱1.20 to ₱1.40 per liter. Kerosene prices may also climb by as much as ₱0.45 per liter, according to industry and government estimates.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping on January 28, 2026 for a proposed industrial gas facility in San Simon, Pampanga.
Cebu Pacific said it is ready to increase flights to China if travel demand rises, following the Philippine government’s move to allow visa-free entry for Chinese tourists.
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) said its airport portfolio handled a total of 16.7 million passenger arrivals in 2025, reflecting strong demand for air travel in the Visayas and Northern Mindanao and highlighting the growing role of its airports in regional development.