SM Investments Corp. and DMCI Holdings Inc. are reshaping Dominion Holdings Inc. as they move to build the listed company into a major Philippine mining group through the consolidation of copper and gold assets.

Manila is poised to get its first Philippine Economic Zone Authority-accredited information technology center as developers move to tap renewed demand for IT-BPM and technology facilities in Metro Manila.

The Philippines is pursuing a more distributed artificial intelligence-driven industrial strategy that could spread advanced manufacturing, chip design, critical-mineral processing, and computing infrastructure across the country rather than concentrate the emerging technology ecosystem in New Clark City.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has strengthened its standing among Asia-Pacific airports, earning a second consecutive recognition for passenger experience as its private operator pursues investments in infrastructure, technology, connectivity and sustainability.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets.

The Philippines will adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology as part of a push to modernize the country’s digital payments system, starting with faster government aid disbursements through Land Bank of the Philippines and potentially extending to cross-border payments.

EastWest wrapped up a successful run as the official credit card partner for the 2026 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), delivering exclusive deals and flexible payment solutions to attendees throughout the three-day event. Held from September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the country’s longest-running travel trade exhibition drew over 20,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors featuring destinations, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences from across the Philippines.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely present themselves as BSP officials or employees to deceive people.

Smart Communications has introduced the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a dedicated card designed to work with open-line home WiFi routers, as well as compatible Smart and PLDT Home WiFi devices with expired or inactive SIMs. Priced at just P99, the package includes 2GB of non-expiring data, creating an accessible option for households seeking reliable internet access.