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Philip Morris seeks clearer rules to expand Philippine exports
Philip Morris International (PMI) is eyeing further investments in the Philippines, but says regulatory uncertainty, cumbersome paperwork and infrastructure gaps threaten the country’s ability to compete with regional manufacturing hubs.
Special bus service to fill LRT-2 service gap
Transport authorities are rolling out a plan to ease the squeeze from limited LRT-2 operations. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the LTFRB and LRTA to study issuing special permits for buses to run the full LRT-2 route—Antipolo to Recto and back—stopping at all stations.
A simple formula may predict when AI chatbots go rogue
Artificial intelligence can sound like the smartest person in the room, until it starts giving advice that could do real harm. Now, two physicists at The George Washington University say they may have found a way to predict when that happens, using a surprisingly simple mathematical formula.
OceanaGold boosts Didipio mine safety monitoring
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has improved how it monitors the tailings storage facility at its Didipio Mine, using new technology to track changes in the structure, especially during the rainy season when heavy rainfall can increase risks.
SEC raises capital requirements for stock brokers to boost market stability
The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to increase the minimum capital requirement for stock brokers and dealers, aiming to strengthen financial safeguards and align the local market with international standards.
P15-B World Bank loan to boost water access
The Philippines has secured nearly P15 billion in World Bank financing to expand clean water and sanitation services in underserved communities, as growing climate risks heighten concerns over water security.
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Philip Morris seeks clearer rules to expand Philippine exports
Philip Morris International (PMI) is eyeing further investments in the Philippines, but says regulatory uncertainty, cumbersome paperwork and infrastructure gaps threaten the country’s ability to compete with regional manufacturing hubs.
Special bus service to fill LRT-2 service gap
Transport authorities are rolling out a plan to ease the squeeze from limited LRT-2 operations. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the LTFRB and LRTA to study issuing special permits for buses to run the full LRT-2 route—Antipolo to Recto and back—stopping at all stations.
A simple formula may predict when AI chatbots go rogue
Artificial intelligence can sound like the smartest person in the room, until it starts giving advice that could do real harm. Now, two physicists at The George Washington University say they may have found a way to predict when that happens, using a surprisingly simple mathematical formula.
OceanaGold boosts Didipio mine safety monitoring
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has improved how it monitors the tailings storage facility at its Didipio Mine, using new technology to track changes in the structure, especially during the rainy season when heavy rainfall can increase risks.
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Philip Morris seeks clearer rules to expand Philippine exports
Philip Morris International (PMI) is eyeing further investments in the Philippines, but says regulatory uncertainty, cumbersome paperwork and infrastructure gaps threaten the country’s ability to compete with regional manufacturing hubs.
Special bus service to fill LRT-2 service gap
Transport authorities are rolling out a plan to ease the squeeze from limited LRT-2 operations. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the LTFRB and LRTA to study issuing special permits for buses to run the full LRT-2 route—Antipolo to Recto and back—stopping at all stations.
A simple formula may predict when AI chatbots go rogue
Artificial intelligence can sound like the smartest person in the room, until it starts giving advice that could do real harm. Now, two physicists at The George Washington University say they may have found a way to predict when that happens, using a surprisingly simple mathematical formula.
OceanaGold boosts Didipio mine safety monitoring
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has improved how it monitors the tailings storage facility at its Didipio Mine, using new technology to track changes in the structure, especially during the rainy season when heavy rainfall can increase risks.
SEC raises capital requirements for stock brokers to boost market stability
The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to increase the minimum capital requirement for stock brokers and dealers, aiming to strengthen financial safeguards and align the local market with international standards.
P15-B World Bank loan to boost water access
The Philippines has secured nearly P15 billion in World Bank financing to expand clean water and sanitation services in underserved communities, as growing climate risks heighten concerns over water security.
DOTr invites European investors to join PH transport projects
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is calling on European businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country’s transport infrastructure, with the goal of better mobility and easier daily commutes for Filipinos.
CALAX nears completion, poised to reshape regional trade
MPCALA Holdings Inc. is advancing the final stretch of the 45-kilometer Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), bringing closer a continuous transport corridor expected to ease road congestion and improve logistics links across two of Southern Luzon’s key industrial provinces.
EU, PH hold second security and defense dialogue in Manila
The European Union and the Philippines convened their second Security and Defence Dialogue in Manila on today. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rules-based international order and deepened discussions on regional security, with strong focus on maritime security, freedom of navigation and respect for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The dialogue follows the EU’s announcement of its first European Peace Facility assistance in Asia, a €15 million support package for the Philippines, underscoring the bloc’s commitment to regional stability. The meeting was co-chaired by Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss of the European External Action Service and Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo Herrera-Lim. For Filipinos, this partnership means stronger support for maritime rights, improved regional peace and security, and tangible resources to help keep communities safe.
Citi chief presses government to fully digitize services
Citibank Philippines CEO Paul Favila has challenged the government to move beyond piecemeal digitalization, warning that the national ID’s limited acceptance online and persistent paper-based procedures are undermining the country’s digital transformation.