74 firms eye MRT-3 upgrade and operational deal
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said 74 local and international companies from 14 countries have shown interest in taking over and upgrading Metro Manila’s MRT-3 line through a public-private partnership (PPP) project.
Potable wayer reaches remote Butbut tribe in Kalinga
A new water system project has finally brought potable water closer to families in Barangay Butbut Proper, easing the long-standing burden of collecting water from distant sources.
Scam crackdown urged as digital fraud surges
The Consumer Lending Association of the Philippines (CLAP) has pushed for tougher enforcement of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act and a shift from a largely defensive stance to a more aggressive, coordinated campaign against financial fraud as digital transactions and online scams continue to rise nationwide.
DLSU economists warn of sharper Philippine slowdown
Researchers from De La Salle University have sharply downgraded their outlook for the Philippine economy, warning that rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions, and weak investment activity could drag growth to just 3.11 percent in 2026.
FedEx breaks ground on major Clark expansion
Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) has broken ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility, doubling down on the Philippines as a key logistics and trans-shipment hub in Asia amid booming cross-border trade and e-commerce demand.
