To further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Israel, state-run Land Bank of the Philippines and the Israel Embassy agreed to explore more areas of collaboration to advance economic development in the country.
Philippine National Bank (PNB) has donated 70 desktops and 20 laptops to St. Teresita’s Academy of Aritao, helping students—many from farming families—access digital learning. The turnover, held during PNB’s Christmas Tree Lighting, was facilitated by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation. PNB said the initiative supports education, sustainability, and nation-building, continuing its practice of donating refurbished devices to schools nationwide since 2019.
The Philippines is set to clinch its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation, with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates next week, a move expected to widen Manila’s commercial footprint in the Gulf.
While the global information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry trudges along at a modest 2 percent annual growth, the Philippines is quietly pulling ahead.
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, health maintenance organization Intellicare is sharpening its growth playbook for 2026 and beyond, doubling down on digitalization and broader access to care.