Cisco has hit reset on its partner strategy with the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program, a major overhaul shaped through 15 months of co-design with its global ecosystem. The move underscores Cisco’s belief that in a fast-moving AI market, partners are no longer just routes to market—they are the strategy.
As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, Megaworld is rolling out AI-powered homes in the Philippines, offering developments that are intuitive, responsive, and aligned with modern lifestyles.
Cisco Systems Inc., the global leader in networking and security, has partnered with Entropy Technology Inc., a Philippine-based digital solutions company, to accelerate the rollout of artificial intelligence solutions across the country as demand for secure and scalable AI infrastructure gains momentum.
The Philippines has quietly pulled off a big leap on the global innovation stage — and the business world should take notice. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has rocketed to third place in the World Trademark Review’s (WTR) 2026 IP Office Innovation Ranking, jumping from 13th in the previous edition and outperforming many far larger economies.
While the global information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry trudges along at a modest 2 percent annual growth, the Philippines is quietly pulling ahead.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $97.4 billion as of end-October 2026. This dip in foreign currency reserves was primarily driven by the central bank’s active foreign exchange interventions, downward adjustments in the value of gold assets amid shifting global prices, and the national government withdrawing funds from its central bank deposits to cover foreign debt service obligations alongside other international funding needs.
Motorcycle sales among the country’s four major manufacturers rebounded in the third quarter of 2026, rising 8.1 percent year-on-year to 524,860 units as stronger monthly volumes in August and September reversed the previous quarter’s contraction.
The Philippines will bring some of the world’s biggest business names, regional policymakers and Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie to Manila on November 11 for a summit focused on how Southeast Asia can protect economic resilience, accelerate digital transformation and ensure growth reaches smaller businesses and underserved communities.
The enduring friendship and diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines took center stage during the 82nd commemoration of the historic Battle of Surigao Strait, jointly organized by the City of Surigao and the Province of Dinagat Islands.