Philippines puts World Bank fiscal reforms to test
The Philippine government is moving to translate the World Bank’s Public Finance Review into concrete fiscal reforms, with economic officials stressing that better tax collection and spending will matter only if recommendations result in measurable improvements for citizens.
AI adoption outpaces readiness in Philippine schools
Artificial intelligence is gaining ground in Philippine classrooms, but schools are struggling to keep institutional strategies and teacher training aligned with adoption, pointing to a readiness gap as higher education expands AI-enabled learning.
Unilever cuts operational emissions 77%, expands supplier efforts
Unilever Philippines has cut its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 77 percent from 2015 levels as of end-2025, while expanding decarbonization efforts across its supply chain as the consumer goods company works toward its net-zero targets.
Government to fund NCR wage hike for small firms
The government will subsidize the P60 daily wage increase for eligible small businesses in Metro Manila for three months, as authorities seek to help employers manage higher labor costs while protecting jobs and business operations.
Blu Girls rally past South Korea, keep semifinal hopes alive
The Blu Girls had already endured two painful reminders that Asian Games softball offers little room for sentiment. After a 0-10 loss to Japan and a 1-10 defeat to Taipei, the Philippines needed something more than consolation.
