The Philippines will launch five regional initiatives to expand financing, market access, mentorship, and digital support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it hosts the ASEAN MSME Summit on Sept. 21 in Pasay City.
The Philippines has room to narrow its data center gap with Singapore and Malaysia, with abundant land, expanding power capacity, and rising investor interest giving the industry room to grow, the Data Center Association of the Philippines (DCAP) said.
Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) could gain wider access to financing and regional markets as ASEAN moves toward deeper digital integration, but barriers to formalization and differing regulations must first be addressed, according to Mynt, operator of GCash.
The Philippines is pushing ASEAN to turn its socio-cultural agenda into concrete economic and social action, with a focus on keeping older workers productive, protecting young people in the digital economy, and strengthening resilience against climate-related shocks.
The Philippine motorcycle industry is taking a bigger role in shaping ASEAN standards and regulations after the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) was elected to chair the region’s key motorcycle technical committee through 2029.
St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City has successfully performed its first native balloon-expandable Edwards SAPIEN 3 heart valve implantation, expanding minimally invasive treatment options for Filipino patients with severe heart valve disease.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is improving connectivity to Siargao Island through an expanded airport passenger terminal and upgraded port facilities, aiming to accommodate growing tourism demand and provide travelers with better air and sea transport options.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Globe Telecom are strengthening efforts to protect Filipino children from online privacy risks and promote responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
Big E Food Corporation, maker of Lemon Square cakes and pastries, is strengthening its presence in Batangas with a new manufacturing facility and the opening of its 150th retail store at LIMA Estate.