Context.ph

5674 POSTS

PH boosts India tourism ties with mega familiarization tour

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has completed its India Mega Familiarization Tour, aimed at promoting the Philippines as a top leisure and MICE destination for Indian travelers.

DICT chief denies resignation rumors

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda on Tuesday denied rumors that he had resigned from his post, calling the reports false and misleading.

ACEN profit rises on output recovery, one-off gains

ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of Ayala Group, posted consolidated net income of P2.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up 50 percent year-on-year, driven by higher renewable generation, improving international operations, and a series of non-recurring gains.

BSP launches free online cash handling course

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas launched the BSP E-Learning Academy-Know Your Money (BELA-KYM) course on 05 May 2026 to help Filipino cash handlers identify genuine banknotes and coins and support currency integrity.

DA imposes temporary import ban on FMD-susceptible commodities from Greece

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live animals and animal products from Greece following confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the European country.

Just in

Artico Cold Chain earns dual ISO Certifications nationwide 

Artico Cold Chain, the cold storage brand of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), secured two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications in September 2026, strengthening its commitment to service quality, operational efficiency and environmental responsibility across its Philippine network.

Colliers seeks VAT relief to boost Manila condo sales

Colliers Philippines is urging the government to raise the value-added tax (VAT) exemption ceiling for residential properties, arguing that targeted tax relief could improve affordability and help absorb Metro Manila’s growing inventory of unsold condominiums.

First Gen completes rooftop solar project for NKC Group’s Cebu unit

First Gen Group has completed and officially switched on a rooftop solar installation at NKC Manufacturing Philippines Corporation—Cebu-based subsidiary of Japan’s NKC Group—just four months after signing the deal, in a bid to secure reliable power amid Visayas supply challenges.

Rising costs push 90% of VMware users to seek alternatives

Rising costs and changing vendor terms are prompting businesses to rethink their IT infrastructure. The 2026 IT Virtualization Survey by Rimini Street and Unisphere Research found that nine in ten VMware organizations are exploring alternatives, mainly due to soaring licensing costs.
spot_img