Globe Telecom is reinforcing its commitment to the SIM Registration Act (RA 11934), emphasizing the need for a validated database to combat SIM card-related crimes.
The Philippine Statistics Authority has issued and delivered a combined 40.9 million national identification cards, called PhilIDs, to registered persons nationwide, or short of the target set for 2022.
Not every sporting achievement needs a stadium full of spectators, a television audience running into the millions, or a superstar whose face sells everything from sneakers to soft drinks. Sometimes, all it takes is a patch of sand, two determined athletes, and a crowd that knows exactly what is at stake.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer sees defense and aircraft sales as a potential springboard for long-term industrial cooperation with the Philippines, with opportunities extending beyond equipment purchases to maintenance, training and technology transfer.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a national council to fast-track artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, coordinate government initiatives, and attract investments in the emerging technology, while addressing risks to jobs and workers.
The Philippines expects two major trade initiatives, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and a free trade agreement with Canada, to expand export opportunities and help smaller enterprises participate more actively in international commerce.