Security Bank clinches top honors at Asian Banker Fintech Awards 2026
Security Bank has won two major awards at The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026.
Swiss dental giant expands Batangas facility
The Philippines is strengthening its credentials as a hub for high-value manufacturing after Swiss dental technology firm Ivoclar Vivadent expanded its local operations with a new production facility in Batangas, signaling continued foreign investor confidence in the country’s skilled workforce and industrial base.
FDA digitized food registration, cuts red tape
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping up its digital overhaul with a new online registration platform for processed food products, a move aimed at reducing paperwork, speeding up approvals, and strengthening regulatory oversight across the food sector.
DTI closes loopholes, tighten cement quality rules
The government is tightening its grip on cement quality control, rolling out stricter certification requirements aimed at preventing substandard imports from reaching construction sites before passing mandatory inspections.
DA pushes P300-million plan to turn Mapanas into Eastern Visayas agri-fishery hub
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing over P300 million to develop this coastal municipality into a leading fisheries and agricultural growth center in Eastern Visayas, aiming to boost local incomes, strengthen food security, and drive rural development.
