Philippines seals first Latin America free trade deal
The Philippines has concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Chile, securing its first free trade agreement with a Latin American country as Manila steps up efforts to diversify export markets and strengthen supply chains.
BSP names new assistant governor for financial markets
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has named Dino R. Gasmen as the new Assistant Governor for the Financial Markets sector, with his formal appointment set to take effect on January 18, 2027.
Youth lead World Environment Day rites at La Mesa Ecopark
Manila Water Foundation and La Mesa Ecopark gathered youth leaders for World Environment Day 2026 under the theme #NowForClimate.
Marcos backs local data centers to boost PH data sovereignty and digital security
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Converge ICT Solutions Inc.’s state-of-the-art Angeles Data Center in Pampanga on Friday, July 24, alongside Department of Information and Communications Technology officials led by Secretary Henry Aguda, to highlight the country’s push for greater control over its digital information.
Filipino workers seek better benefits beyond bigger pay
A bigger paycheck is no longer enough to keep many Filipino workers from looking elsewhere.
