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.
Oracle Corp. shares tumbled 11 percent on Thursday after the company reported earnings that intensified investor worries about the rising debt behind the industry’s race to build AI data centers.
Manulife Philippines is expanding its focus on preventive health and financial preparedness through ManulifeMOVE, a wellness program designed to help Filipinos build healthier habits and prepare for longer, more secure lives.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects inflation to remain elevated in 2027, with the government adopting a 4 percent to 5 percent inflation assumption in crafting the proposed national budget amid continued global and domestic price risks.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the government’s 2027 budget will prioritize fiscal discipline and higher-impact spending as the administration works to sustain economic growth while reducing the deficit and managing debt levels.
The Management Association of the Philippines has flagged tax administration issues with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, prompting the agency to explore further reforms aimed at making compliance simpler, more predictable, and more responsive to businesses.