VietJet Air plans to launch direct flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of 2026, giving the Philippines its first nonstop air link between Cebu and Vietnam’s commercial capital and strengthening tourism, trade, and investment flows between the two Southeast Asian economies.
As more Filipinos create and store digital content, limited phone space has become a common issue, often forcing users to delete precious files. To address this, Globe has introduced Globe Cloud, a secure and accessible storage solution unveiled during The Blueprint by Globe event. Designed for everyday users, the service lets customers back up photos, videos, and documents to free up device memory while keeping data safe and accessible anywhere.
The Department of Trade and Industry is moving to require mandatory certification for solar energy products sold in the country, seeking to protect consumers from substandard equipment as demand for renewable energy solutions accelerates.
SGV & Co., the country’s largest professional services firm, has admitted three new partners effective July 1, as it strengthens leadership across its assurance and tax practices amid growing demand for specialized advisory and compliance services.
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has secured fresh ammunition for its expansion plans after raising P9 billion from a retail bond offering that drew overwhelming investor demand, underscoring confidence in the property developer's ability to navigate a challenging real estate market.
The Philippines has reinforced its position as a leading regional dive destination, securing Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title for an eighth consecutive year as the government looks to turn international recognition into broader gains for the country’s marine tourism sector.
Filipino investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets as inflation, peso weakness and market volatility fuel demand for broader diversification, with offshore assets now accounting for about 15 percent to 20 percent of BPI Wealth’s assets under management (AUM).
Nestlé Philippines and Puregold Price Club Inc. are giving millions of used plastic sachets a second life as retail display materials, putting circular-economy practices directly into supermarket aisles while cutting demand for virgin materials and reducing distribution trips.
Aboitiz Power Corporation has received official commendation from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for its outstanding contributions to the region’s energy sector, with special recognition of its work in advancing nuclear energy cooperation, knowledge sharing, and skills development.