SSS reserve fund surpasses P1T
The war chest Social Security System, the Philippine state-run pension fund for private sector workers, has crossed a historic line. SSS posted reserve fund in excess P1 trillion for the first time in its history.
Eala advances in Dubai with composed, clinical start
Alex Eala opened her campaign at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a performance that blended control and conviction, advancing to the Round of 32 after taking a tightly contested first set before American Hailey Baptiste retired with injury.
BCDA splits PPP tracks for Poro Point
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is accelerating plans to modernize both the seaport and airport at Poro Point, pursuing separate public-private partnership (PPP) tracks to unlock the former US military facility’s potential as Northern Luzon’s next logistics and tourism gateway.
Half of Filipinos Still Stream Illicitly
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is pressing for swift passage of the proposed Online Site Blocking Act after reporting that online piracy in the Philippines remains stubbornly high, with half of Filipino consumers accessing pirated content in 2025.
BCDA eyes P10B revenue, prioritizes jobs, reinvestment
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is targeting P10 billion in revenues in 2026, pivoting from headline income growth to a sharper focus on jobs, investments, and long-term asset value, its top executive said.
