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The Board of Investments (BOI) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) have strengthened their partnership to fast-track investments and position Mindanao as a major driver of economic growth in the Philippines.

A broad alliance of government agencies and industry groups is stepping up efforts to curb illicit trade, targeting an estimated P141 billion in lost revenues over the past two years through a coordinated enforcement and revenue-protection strategy.

InLife is stepping on the growth accelerator in 2026 after posting a strong 2025 performance, banking on wider insurance penetration, expanded employee benefits offerings, and faster digitalization to sustain momentum.

Less than 24 hours after stunning world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, Alex Eala returned to the Steffi Graf Stadium and claimed another prized scalp, defeating world No. 8 Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 6-4, to reach the first WTA 500 semifinal of her career.

The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at US$104 billion at the end of May 2026, remaining at a level that ensures the country has enough foreign currency to meet import requirements, pay external debt obligations, and as a safety net against global economic disruptions. This serves as a key indicator of the nation’s ability to fulfill its foreign currency commitments.