The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is urging the government to fast-track the country's artificial intelligence agenda, proposing a national task force and education reforms designed to equip Filipino workers for an economy increasingly shaped by AI and advanced technologies.
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. has been included in Forbes Asia’s 2026 “Best Under A Billion” roster, one of only seven Philippine firms to earn the spot this year. The annual list recognizes 200 top-performing small and mid-sized public companies across the Asia-Pacific with annual revenue under $1 billion and consistent growth.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened security over confiscated illicit cigarettes after reports of attempted theft, with Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno warning that any personnel involved in pilferage or unauthorized removal would face immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution.