The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is urging lawmakers to amend the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 to strengthen enforcement and better safeguard the IT-BPM sector.
Global health authorities are closely monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Netherlands-registered MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Philippine officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members on board have tested negative for the virus and remain in good condition.
Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.