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Philippines stays hot as travelers spend smarter this year

The Philippines is poised to remain one of Southeast Asia's top travel destinations in the second half of 2026 as travelers embrace smarter spending habits, favoring value, convenience and careful planning over impulsive vacations.

Rubio heads to Manila for crucial ASEAN diplomacy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Manila from July 19 to 23 for a series of high-level ASEAN meetings, placing the Philippines at the center of regional diplomacy as Washington seeks to reinforce its economic and security engagement in the Indo-Pacific.

APECO pushes Pacific ports as ASEAN trade gateway

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is urging ASEAN to expand its next generation of ports and industrial hubs along the Pacific coast, saying the shift would strengthen regional supply chains, improve trade connectivity, and reduce reliance on traditional maritime chokepoints.

Philippines ranks second in ASEAN for AI job exposure

The Philippines has emerged as the second most AI-exposed labor market in Southeast Asia, highlighting both the country's growing digital competitiveness and the urgent need to prepare workers for a workplace increasingly shaped by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

Philippines steps up regional dengue defense drive together

Dengue does not stop at national borders, and neither should the fight against it. That was the message as the Philippines joined Southeast Asian health leaders in renewing regional cooperation against one of the region's most stubborn public health threats.

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Cagayan de Oro launches Project Swipe Safe for child online safety, backed by PLDT and Smart

Multi-sector partners are strengthening local defenses against online child risks, with PLDT and Smart donating mobile and connectivity gear to Xavier Science Foundation (XSF) for Project Swipe Safe—an initiative countering online sexual abuse and exploitation (OSAEC).

ShopeeVIP+ adds Netflix to subscription bundle 

Shopee is adding Netflix to its paid loyalty program in the Philippines, bundling entertainment with free shipping, shopping discounts, and digital services as it expands ShopeeVIP+ beyond e-commerce.

Mitsubishi Motors PH ranks among Batangas port’s top importers

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. contributed P9.05 billion to customs collections at the Port of Batangas in the first seven months of 2026, ranking among the port’s top three importers and accounting for more than 6.3 percent of its total collections.

UNIQLO expands Philippine footprint with bigger stores

UNIQLO is expanding its Philippine retail network with three new stores and three larger locations for Fall/Winter 2026, extending its reach into Mindanao, major transport hubs, and fast-growing residential markets.

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