Xendit integrates Dragonpay for regional expansion
Southeast Asian payments infrastructure provider Xendit has formally integrated Dragonpay Corporation, the Philippines’ pioneer in alternative payment solutions, building on a strategic partnership first established in 2021. The move combines Dragonpay’s well-established local payment network with Xendit’s regional platform, wider geographic reach, and ongoing technology upgrades.
Clark’s $3.8B chip exports spur push for faster reforms
Semiconductor and electronics exports from Clark climbed to USD3.8 billion in 2025, underscoring the Freeport's growing role in global technology supply chains as the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) moves to address operational bottlenecks that could shape the industry's next phase of expansion.
Jobless rate rise in May, underemployment rate eases
The Philippines' unemployment rate climbed to 4.8 percent in May, the highest in a year, as fewer Filipinos found work despite a modest month-on-month increase in employment, underscoring persistent cracks in the labor market.
BCI eyes broader Philippine bet beyond telecom towers
Canadian institutional investor British Columbia Investment Management Corp. (BCI) is exploring a bigger investment footprint in the Philippines, expanding its focus beyond telecommunications infrastructure as it seeks opportunities in sectors poised for long-term growth.
Aboitiz boosts Bohol Airport safety via specialized training
Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp, (ABAC) is strengthening operational reliability at Bohol–Panglao International Airport by investing in internationally accredited technical training for personnel responsible for one of aviation's most critical—but least visible—safety systems.
