IBPAP pushes cybercrime law overhaul, protects IT-BPM
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is urging lawmakers to amend the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 to strengthen enforcement and better safeguard the IT-BPM sector.
Filipino crew safe amid deadly hantavirus scare
Global health authorities are closely monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Netherlands-registered MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Philippine officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members on board have tested negative for the virus and remain in good condition.
Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March
Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.
SM Hotels Sweep Multiple Honors at Global Awards
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.
DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH
The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.
