Corporate

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and Globe continue to push forward with the Bayanihan SIM Project, hitting a key milestone in the government’s flagship drive to close the digital divide.

AIA Philippines and its bancassurance arm BPI AIA won four honors at the 2026 Insurance Asia Awards in Singapore, recognizing work to expand insurance access, improve healthcare, and develop talent.

What began as a response to a major dessert trend in the UAE has become a model for Jollibee’s success across 16 countries. The Pistachio Kunafa Sundae turned a viral premium treat into an affordable Jollibee favorite, proving the brand can spot trends early and create products that boost interest and sales.

The combined wealth of the Philippines' 50 richest individuals fell 8 percent to USD79 billion this year as slowing economic growth, persistent inflation, and a weaker peso eroded corporate valuations, although ports tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. bucked the trend to become the country's richest person for the first time.

Living without electricity or paved roads has been a lifelong reality for Liezel Sarmiento, a barangay councilor and member of the Dumagat-Remontado tribe in Sitio Cablao, Quezon.