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ICTSI expands boldly in the Middle East despite tensions
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is pressing ahead with expansion and acquisitions even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to ripple across global shipping routes and costs.
Foreign currency reserves hit record US$112.7 billion in February
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to a record $112.7 billion as of end-February 2026, according to preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing the country with a strong buffer against external economic shocks.
Philippine CEOs temper optimism with risks
Philippine chief executives are entering 2026 with guarded optimism, balancing expectations of growth with persistent cost pressures and an uncertain global outlook, according to the latest CEO survey from Ernst & Young (EY).
Palawan’s P99 fire cover scales protection
As the Philippines marks Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Group of Companies is betting that protection, like many Filipino household staples, can be sold “tingi.”
PEZA approvals grow as investments dip
Investment approvals from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) rose in volume during the first two months of 2026, signaling sustained investor interest in economic zones even as the overall value of commitments declined year on year.
MRT-3 tightens cleaning protocols after cockroach sighting in train
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered stronger, disinfection, and pest control measures across the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) after a passenger reported seeing a cockroach inside a train car on social media.
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ICTSI expands boldly in the Middle East despite tensions
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is pressing ahead with expansion and acquisitions even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to ripple across global shipping routes and costs.
Foreign currency reserves hit record US$112.7 billion in February
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to a record $112.7 billion as of end-February 2026, according to preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing the country with a strong buffer against external economic shocks.
Philippine CEOs temper optimism with risks
Philippine chief executives are entering 2026 with guarded optimism, balancing expectations of growth with persistent cost pressures and an uncertain global outlook, according to the latest CEO survey from Ernst & Young (EY).
Palawan’s P99 fire cover scales protection
As the Philippines marks Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Group of Companies is betting that protection, like many Filipino household staples, can be sold “tingi.”
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ICTSI expands boldly in the Middle East despite tensions
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is pressing ahead with expansion and acquisitions even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to ripple across global shipping routes and costs.
Foreign currency reserves hit record US$112.7 billion in February
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to a record $112.7 billion as of end-February 2026, according to preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing the country with a strong buffer against external economic shocks.
Philippine CEOs temper optimism with risks
Philippine chief executives are entering 2026 with guarded optimism, balancing expectations of growth with persistent cost pressures and an uncertain global outlook, according to the latest CEO survey from Ernst & Young (EY).
Palawan’s P99 fire cover scales protection
As the Philippines marks Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Group of Companies is betting that protection, like many Filipino household staples, can be sold “tingi.”
PEZA approvals grow as investments dip
Investment approvals from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) rose in volume during the first two months of 2026, signaling sustained investor interest in economic zones even as the overall value of commitments declined year on year.
MRT-3 tightens cleaning protocols after cockroach sighting in train
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered stronger, disinfection, and pest control measures across the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) after a passenger reported seeing a cockroach inside a train car on social media.
Major repairs begin at Meycauayan River Bridge on NLEX
NLEX Corporation has started major improvement works on the Meycauayan River Bridge along the North Luzon Expressway to upgrade the road surface and fix potential potholes before the rainy season.
Globe Business achieves ISO milestone for customer experience
Globe Business has achieved full International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification for its customer experience and service operations, setting a new benchmark for reliability, security, and quality in the country’s business-to-business (B2B) sector.
APECO eyes Eastern seaboard logistics gateway role
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is positioning its Pacific-facing ecozone as a future logistics and maritime gateway, betting that its location in northeastern Luzon could unlock new trade flows along the Philippines’ underutilized eastern seaboard.
DA tightens food watch as price pressures build
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stepped up monitoring of food prices and supply as early signs of rising inflation appear, particularly among the country’s poorest households.