Megawide Construction Corp. said it issued P1.1 billion worth of peso-denominated fixed-rate corporate notes on Friday, January 23, tapping the domestic debt market to refinance obligations and support general corporate needs.

Telecommunications company PLDT and its wireless arm Smart are using artificial intelligence and everyday mobile technology to help persons with disabilities (PWDs) gain better access to education, jobs, and livelihood opportunities in Manila and nearby cities.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential rebound in Chinese tourism as the Philippine government rolls out visa-free entry for Chinese nationals at select gateways, including Cebu.

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) and Xavier University (XU) are betting big on infrastructure to unlock the next phase of growth in Cagayan de Oro City, breaking ground on the Php120-million Manresa Access Road that will directly connect Uptown and Downtown CDO.

Phishing has overtaken calls and texts as the Philippines’ fastest-growing digital threat, with risky URLs surging through 2025 and sharpening the focus on consumer protection.

The Philippines is strengthening its position as a major esports hub in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by a young, mobile-first population and growing support from global and local partners. An estimated 43 million Filipinos now take part in esports or mobile gaming, with the local esports market projected to reach US$28.6 million in 2025.

The Philippines landed at 53rd out of 101 economies in the World Bank Group’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-READY) Report, placing the country squarely at the midpoint of an expanded global ranking and signaling steady reform momentum.

Retail food prices in the Philippines opened 2026 on a mixed note, with staples such as rice, chicken, and fish edging higher, while red onion prices eased from December spikes—highlighting uneven supply dynamics as the market adjusts after the holidays.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has tapped Saudi energy giant ACWA Power to drive a large-scale renewable energy push in New Clark City, a move aimed at securing clean, reliable, and affordable power for one of the Philippines’ flagship developments.