DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, posted a strong first-half performance, with new online games helping drive net income 61 percent higher to P8.4 billion.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has unveiled a new digital platform, the “PAGCOR Guarantee” website, aimed at helping the public verify the legitimacy of online gaming providers amid a rising number of fraudulent operators.
The rapid evolution of the gaming industry fueled a sharp rise in earnings for the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., as surging revenues from electronic gaming more than offset earnings lost due to the government’s decision to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).
The Philippines is accelerating negotiations for several free trade agreements (FTAs), with officials aiming to conclude key deals by mid-2026 to widen market access for local exporters.
The Philippine government is inviting foreign investors to take over a high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) nickel processing facility in Palawan that could cease operations by 2027, as officials move to preserve the country’s role in the global battery minerals supply chain.
Renewable energy developer SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) expects to complete 56 megawatts (MW) of new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in 2026, increasing its total capacity to 729 MW from the current 673 MW.