Bitstar Telecom Inc., a new telecommunications firm, officially entered the Philippine market by launching its enterprise internet service on April 15, 2026.
Alex Eala's dream run at Wimbledon has united Filipinos from Centre Court to Malacañang, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joining the swelling chorus convinced that the country's tennis trailblazer is only beginning to tap her potential.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned from Canada with USD2.5 billion in investment commitments, betting that the Philippines' next wave of growth will come not only from traditional sectors but also from artificial intelligence, critical minerals, nuclear energy and even space.
The 21-year-old Filipina pulled off the biggest victory of her blossoming career on Saturday, stunning defending Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek, 7-6 (11-9), 6-2, to reach the Round of 16 for the first time in any Grand Slam.
Germany's decision to join the Pax Silica Initiative strengthens the Philippines' push to become a strategic hub for semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, adding one of Europe's industrial powerhouses to a growing coalition reshaping global technology supply chains.
The Philippines and Oman have concluded negotiations on an investment protection agreement that could strengthen the Gulf state’s participation in Philippine projects spanning energy, infrastructure, agribusiness and technology.
Prolonged congestion at major Asian container ports could constrain shipping capacity for months, raising the risk of longer transit times, disrupted vessel schedules and tighter logistics capacity for Philippine importers and exporters reliant on regional transshipment hubs.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving succeeding UPLIFT cash assistance payouts to GCash through December 2026, giving qualified households a digital option for receiving government aid as the agency targets 7.5 million beneficiaries.