Cumulative remittances near $20B as of July
Cash remittances sent by overseas Filipinos (OFs) continued to post steady growth in July 2025, with inflows rising 3 percent year-on-year to US$3.18 billion, up from US$3.08 billion in July 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Japan, PH, and U.S. conduct joint maritime activity in South China Sea
Naval forces from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, underscoring their ongoing commitment to regional stability and maritime security.
NNIC’s first year at NAIA: Smoother flights, smarter tech
One year after taking over operations of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is set to roll out a new facial recognition system powered by Collins Aerospace, allowing passengers to check in, drop bags, clear security, and board using only their face.
Unilever powers PH sites with 100% geothermal energy
Unilever Philippines has renewed its partnership with First Gen Corp., the country’s leading renewable energy (RE) producer, to power seven of its production and distribution sites with approximately 10 megawatts of geothermal energy.
P20 rice reaches 57K transport workers
The Marcos Jr. administration has expanded its flagship affordable rice initiative to the transport sector, with over 57,000 public transport workers now set to benefit from P20 per kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program.
