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Eala-Tjen dream run ends, not the buzz
Friday night in Abu Dhabi felt less like a loss and more like the final bow of a breakout act. Alex Eala and Janice Tjen, the Southeast Asian pairing that had spent the week gatecrashing expectations, saw their inspired run halted in the semifinals of the Abu Dhabi Open.
Foreign currency reserves rise, helping buffer peso weakness
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
Off-dock returns pitch targets Manila port jam
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
PH, US pact pushes shift from raw ore exports to minerals processing
The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
PH–Australia deal smooths seafarer mobility, trade
Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.
Delica legacy drives return of Mitsubishi Versa Van
The Mitsubishi Delica nameplate makes its in the Philippines in a new form, as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) reintroduces the Versa Van—positioned as a dependable, modern people-mover for growing enterprises.
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Eala-Tjen dream run ends, not the buzz
Friday night in Abu Dhabi felt less like a loss and more like the final bow of a breakout act. Alex Eala and Janice Tjen, the Southeast Asian pairing that had spent the week gatecrashing expectations, saw their inspired run halted in the semifinals of the Abu Dhabi Open.
Foreign currency reserves rise, helping buffer peso weakness
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
Off-dock returns pitch targets Manila port jam
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
PH, US pact pushes shift from raw ore exports to minerals processing
The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
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Eala-Tjen dream run ends, not the buzz
Friday night in Abu Dhabi felt less like a loss and more like the final bow of a breakout act. Alex Eala and Janice Tjen, the Southeast Asian pairing that had spent the week gatecrashing expectations, saw their inspired run halted in the semifinals of the Abu Dhabi Open.
Foreign currency reserves rise, helping buffer peso weakness
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
Off-dock returns pitch targets Manila port jam
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
PH, US pact pushes shift from raw ore exports to minerals processing
The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
PH–Australia deal smooths seafarer mobility, trade
Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.
Delica legacy drives return of Mitsubishi Versa Van
The Mitsubishi Delica nameplate makes its in the Philippines in a new form, as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) reintroduces the Versa Van—positioned as a dependable, modern people-mover for growing enterprises.
FedEx formalizes Clark gateway for Southeast Asia
FedEx Philippines has moved to formalize plans to expand its gateway facility at Clark, Pampanga, framing the project as a strategic response to surging trade and e-commerce flows across Southeast Asia.
From classroom to community: How Filipino youth are driving regional growth
At just 22, Maria Lopez leads a team of volunteers in her hometown of Batangas, organizing programs that teach digital skills to local students and helping farmers market their products online.
Aboitiz opens Tokyo office, courts Japanese manufacturers
Aboitiz Economic Estates (AEE) has planted its flag in central Tokyo, opening a dedicated Japan Office to tighten ties with Japanese manufacturers and smooth the path for those expanding or scaling operations in the Philippines.
Batangas hospital opens access to world’s most advanced cancer radiation therapy
Cancer patients in Southern Luzon can now access one of the most advanced cancer treatments globally, as Mary Mediatrix Medical Center partners with Singapore’s Mt. Elizabeth Hospital to provide Proton Beam Therapy (PBT).