Smart Communications Inc., in partnership with global tech leader Thales, has introduced the Smart Prepaid and TNT Multi SIM solution—an industry-first innovation enabling eSIM functionality on non-eSIM capable handsets.
The US government officially shut down early Wednesday after both Republican and Democratic funding bills failed in the Senate, leaving federal agencies without a budget and triggering the suspension of nonessential services.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has been recognized as the Philippines’ top company for intangible asset intensity in the 2025 Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), one of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing solutions providers, has completed the transfer of its Kuichong manufacturing operations to its nearby facility in Pingshan, Shenzhen.
Ayala Corp., the diversified investment holding company of the Ayala Group, is partnering with United Arab Emirates‑based Spinneys, a leading premium fresh‑food supermarket chain, to launch Spinneys stores in the Philippines—a move that deepens Ayala’s push to bring global retail standards to Filipino consumers.
BDO Unibank is encouraging customers to grow their savings while enjoying shopping perks through its BDO Rewards program, with actress and Gen Z star Belle Mariano leading the campaign.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, highlighting ongoing solar rooftop installations across its facilities as part of a broader energy efficiency and environmental strategy.
Cebu is set to become a major hub for world-class entertainment as SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) prepares to open the SM Seaside Cebu Arena next month. The venue, the company’s second arena in the Philippines, is designed to host concerts, sports events, and large-scale gatherings.
A tandem of former Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Raffy Tulfo leads a potential matchup against Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos, according to the March 2026 OCTA Research survey, though the race remains statistically close. Robredo–Tulfo secured 44 percent support, driven by NCR, Luzon, and Visayas voters, while Duterte–Marcos followed at 40 percent, buoyed by strong Mindanao backing. Sixteen percent remain undecided, keeping the outcome fluid. The March 19–25 survey of 1,200 respondents has a plus/minus 3-point margin of error, placing both tandems within overlapping statistical ranges, underscoring a tightly contested and regionally polarized race.