PalawanPay, the e-wallet of the Palawan Group of Companies, is widening access to digital payments with the launch of its Virtual Visa Card, a move aimed squarely at millions of Filipinos without bank accounts or credit cards.
Global digital payments leader Visa on Tuesday announced senior leadership changes in the Asia Pacific region, with Chris Clark elevated from regional president to...
The National Food Authority (NFA) is struggling to meet the government’s 15-day rice buffer stock requirement as stagnant funding, limited storage and inadequate logistics constrain its ability to buy more palay from Filipino farmers.
The Philippines’ tourism ambitions face a major hurdle as inadequate healthcare in popular destinations and high operating costs discourage investment in medical facilities.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide the Philippines with up to USD500 million in emergency financing to help address disasters, including the potential impact of a severe El Niño episode, although the government has yet to request additional assistance.
From a once-contested solution to Metro Manila’s provincial bus congestion, PITX is positioning itself for a bigger role in the country’s transport system as passenger traffic approaches its design capacity.