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Crackdown on bad cement gains industry backing

The country's cement makers are backing a tougher regulatory line on substandard products, arguing that stronger enforcement is about more than protecting the market—it's about protecting the buildings and infrastructure that rely on every bag of cement.

DTI courts wedding boom to lift Filipino MSMEs

Love may be priceless, but the business of saying "I do" is proving increasingly valuable for Filipino entrepreneurs.

Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 launchea forum on building digital trust

Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 opened on June 19 at SMX Convention Center with the "Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance". The event gathered senior officials from government agencies, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, telecommunications firms, cybersecurity experts and technology organizations to discuss how technology can strengthen public trust and become national infrastructure.

DOT maps tourism’s next chapter beyond Boracay

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is giving domestic travel a fresh playbook. Instead of simply telling Filipinos where to go, it is asking its regional offices to create reasons to visit—and reasons to return.

ECCP sees BIR audit overhaul boosting business confidence

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has thrown its support behind the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) latest audit reforms, saying...

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PAGCOR strengthens player safeguards as gaming grows 

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is strengthening player protection measures, including a 24/7 problem gambling helpline, as gaming becomes an increasingly important part of the country’s leisure and tourism industry.

Meralco’s anti-pilferage campaign gains support from scrap industry association

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has gained support from the Scrap Collectors and Recyclers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SCRAP) for its anti- pilferage campaign, as the industry group expressed intent to help prevent stolen utility materials from entering the scrap market.

LG highlights AI, energy efficiency and space design in new appliances at IFA 2026

As European consumers prioritize space-saving, energy-efficient and easy-to-use home products amid changing lifestyles, LG Electronics is showcasing seven advanced appliances at IFA 2026. The lineup demonstrates how AI, smart energy use and space-conscious design address key purchasing needs for modern, often limited living areas.

Maya earns multiple HR Excellence Awards for third straight year

Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, has been recognized at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards Philippines for the third consecutive year, securing a Silver Award for Excellence in Performance Management Evolution and a Bronze Award for Excellence in HR Technology Use. Competing among 64 firms at the Grand Hyatt Manila ceremony, Maya also reached finalist status in five additional categories: Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.
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