The Financial Inclusion Steering Committee (FISC), chaired by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is now accepting entries for the inaugural Financial Health and Inclusion Excellence Awards (FHIEA).
Metro Cebu has begun receiving desalinated water from Isla Mactan Cordova Corp. (IMCC), marking a major step in diversifying the region's water supply as rising demand and climate risks put increasing pressure on traditional sources.
The Philippine tourism industry used less water in 2025 but consumed more energy and emitted more carbon dioxide, highlighting a growing sustainability challenge as the sector's environmental footprint shifts from the tap to the tailpipe.
Effective immediately, SAP has named Verena Siow as President for its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, based in Singapore. She will lead efforts to boost customer success, speed up business transformation, and help organisations get maximum value from SAP solutions.