In a country increasingly dependent on non-wood forest products as timber supplies tighten, bamboo has become a practical stand-in for everything from furniture and handicrafts to panels and housing materials. It grows quickly, is widely available, and supports rural livelihoods.
Metro Manila’s residential condominium market is beginning to show signs of recovery, largely fueled by sustained demand for affordable housing—even as vacancy rates remain elevated, according to Colliers Philippines.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Aboitiz InfraCapital have launched a joint training initiative aimed at strengthening project management capabilities in the country’s aviation sector, as both groups push for more efficient and globally competitive airport operations.
Rum maker Tanduay earned multiple awards at the International Spirits Competition by Enthusiast Report, highlighting its continued focus on quality and global standards.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is navigating supply disruptions and changing consumer behavior while sticking to a multi-path strategy that spans hybrids, electric vehicles, and internal combustion engines, its president Masando Hashimoto said.
Human rights lawyer Antonio Gabriel La Viña has rejected plunder and graft allegations against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, calling the cases “classic lawfare" and a form of political persecution.
As spokeperson and part of Legarda's legal team, La Viña said no formal charges have been filed in court and both have submitted counter-affidavits to the Ombudsman. He maintained that Legarda has no ownership or role in Leviste’s solar companies and committed no wrongdoing.
“Responsibility is personal. Motherhood should not become evidence against her,” he said, warning against using legal proceedings for political ends.
Globe employees are turning AI from concept into practical tools that boost operations and customer service, highlighted at the recent Globe AI Showcase.
China Bank Savings (CBS) is bolstering its field-based lending services for Department of Education (DepEd) teachers and non-teaching employees through a strengthened collaboration with PLDT Enterprise and Samsung Electronics Philippines.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) brought micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) closer to banks and lenders through the MSME Financing Forum held at its main office on September 11, 2026.