The Philippines is stepping into the global spotlight as a key player in critical minerals, drawing international attention for its pivotal role in securing resilient nickel supply chains. Rising demand from clean energy and technology industries has amplified the nation’s strategic importance.
The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network REDIEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade, foreign investment, and export opportunities between the two nations.
PHINMA Corporation reported that its net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled in the first quarter to P407.43 million from P191.27 million a year ago, driven by strong performance from its education, solar, and hospitality businesses.
Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.
Tala Philippines is expanding partnerships with financial institutions, payment networks and businesses to widen credit access, as the fintech company looks beyond traditional lending channels to reach borrowers underserved by banks.
Tourism groups and industry players are positioning Cebu as a gateway to multi-island travel across the Visayas, aiming to extend visitor stays and channel more tourism spending to smaller island economies.
Nearly one in five mobile broadband tests in Metro Manila failed to meet the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) 50 Mbps minimum speed standard, exposing persistent network gaps despite peak download speeds exceeding 400 Mbps.
Aboitiz Economic Estates has won a sustainability leadership award from the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC), underscoring how green infrastructure, reliable utilities and workforce development are becoming key factors in industrial investment decisions.