A planned 4,000-acre artificial intelligence (AI)-driven industrial hub in New Clark City is being positioned as a major draw for foreign investments and a catalyst for reviving key Philippine industries, government officials said on Friday.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has named Teodoro Pascua as its new director general, marking a return for a veteran policymaker whose career bridges public service and private legal practice.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened its P2-billion e-Transport Loan Program to transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers and operators shifting to electric vehicles (EVs), widening access to affordable green financing in the ride-hailing sector.
Licensed transport operators and drivers will soon be able to access financing of up to P3 million per unit as they transition from traditional vehicles to electric alternatives, Trade Secretary and Small Business Corp. (SBCorp) Chair Cristina Roque said Friday.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended the price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, citing easing fuel costs that continue to help stabilize consumer prices.
Listed semiconductor company Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. swung to a USD2.8 million net loss in the first half of 2026, from a USD1.1 million profit a year earlier, as a one-time write-off tied to the disposal of its Quintel business compounded higher costs and operating expenses.
Ayala Land’s Crescendo estate is poised to benefit from the expansion of the SCTEX Luisita Interchange, as improved connectivity strengthens Tarlac’s position as an emerging growth center in Central Luzon.
Dugenia, Marayan & Associates Co. (DM&A Co.) has appointed John “JJ” Ibarreta as Communications Director, strengthening its leadership team as a digital-first integrated communications agency.
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recognized the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) as a vital partner in driving science-backed growth, higher incomes, and resilience for the country’s sugarcane industry.