Connecting communities across the Philippines’ more than 7,000 islands remains a major challenge, but it is critical to national development. Faster, more reliable, and affordable internet is essential to support hybrid work, online learning, and access to e-government and e-health services, especially in remote and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).
Demand for flexible and hybrid work spaces in the Philippines is continuing to rise, reflecting a broader shift in how and where people work. International Workplace Group (IWG), the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, said it will open six new centers in key cities across the country in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring strong market growth and changing workplace needs.
Cebu Pacific announced on Thursday that it will relocate its remaining turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport starting March 29, 2026, as part of government efforts to ease congestion at the country’s main gateway.
Globe Telecom has expanded its collaboration with Nokia to speed up the rollout of network application programming interfaces (APIs), a move expected to strengthen digital services and security across multiple industries in the Philippines.
Bell-Kenz Pharma has partnered with the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation to train one million Filipinos in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other basic life-saving skills, with an initial focus on the country’s busiest transport hubs.
The Philippines, with support from the World Bank and the United Kingdom, has launched a $1-billion agriculture transformation program aimed at modernizing farming, improving food security, and helping farmers adapt to climate change.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday ordered the six-month preventive suspension of Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca as investigators from the people’s watchdog examine Wednesday night’s shooting inside the Senate. Remulla said the suspension was necessary to prevent possible interference in the probe. Aplasca, the Senate’s chief security officer and custodian of its CCTV footage, reportedly fired the first warning shot that triggered the incident. The Ombudsman’s investigation will focus on the chain of events, handling of security protocols, and preservation of evidence tied to the shooting. Remulla, a former justice secretary, stressed that accountability and an impartial inquiry are essential while authorities determine responsibility
Property Company of Friends, Inc. (Profriends) has renewed its partnership with Archipelago Builders Corporation(ABC) to continue the development of Westwind, a residential project inside Lancaster New City. The agreement covers the construction of Westwind’s second building.
The Philippines is once again facing growing energy security concerns as global oil market disruptions, driven by tensions between the United States and Iran, push fuel prices and inflation higher. The situation mirrors the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, which exposed the country’s heavy dependence on imported fuel and caused widespread economic hardship.