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Globe Telecom is ramping up its telecom tower builds across Bulacan, aiming to meet the surging demand for reliable connectivity in one of the country’s fastest-developing provinces. This infrastructure push supports Bulacan’s ambition to become a first-world province by 2040, positioning digital access as a cornerstone of economic and social progress.

The Philippines is now in the final review phase for potential inclusion in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index for Emerging Markets (GBI-EM), a move seen by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as a major step toward attracting more foreign investment and deepening local capital markets.

Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the gaming and leisure company controlled by tycoon Andrew Tan, announced it will begin construction of two major gaming facilities in Mactan, Cebu and Boracay Island, Aklan by next year, with a combined investment of $700 million.

A new global study by research and advisory firm IDC, sponsored by Rocket Software, shows that IT modernization has become a top priority for nearly two-thirds of enterprise executives.

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has issued a directive requiring all Department of Transportation (DOTr) officials to commute to the office at least once a week. This policy aims to deepen officials’ understanding of the daily challenges faced by commuters and to inform more effective public transport policies.