The Bank of the Philippine Islands has partnered with But First, Coffee to offer rewards for cashless payments through its e-wallet platform, VYBE by BPI.
The Philippines is charting a bold course to modernize its maritime infrastructure, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) leading the charge. At a recent CEO Forum in Parañaque City, Assistant Secretary Villamor Ventura Plan revealed the government currently oversees 43 active local port projects, with 27 already completed in 2025.
AirAsia Philippines will launch a new direct route between Cebu and Bangkok as part of efforts to strengthen its Cebu hub and expand international connectivity in Central Visayas.
For all its growth potential, the Philippines still faces two stubborn barriers to attracting more foreign investment: expensive electricity and weak infrastructure. Fixing both could unlock the country’s next phase of economic expansion.
The Philippines is pressing Southeast Asian economies to keep markets open as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to rattle global supply chains and push up energy costs.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday said electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) could rise by P2 to P4 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) next month, based on simulations by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
When it comes to spotting investment scams, Atty. Joanne L. Ranada has spent much of her career reading between the lines — and occasionally between the loopholes.
Australia and the Philippines expanded their maritime cooperation as the Australian Border Force conducted vessel search training for Philippine Coast Guard officers in Sydney for the first time.