PhilWeb has landed a heavyweight addition to its boardroom, welcoming businessman Lance Y. Gokongwei as director following his recent P2.03-billion strategic investment in the listed technology company. 

The Philippines is strengthening its emergency response system with artificial intelligence-powered upgrades to Unified 911, a move aimed at easing one of the biggest concerns among foreign tourists and expatriates—getting help quickly during emergencies despite language barriers.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) slowed down during the first four months of the year, as international companies pulled back on lending and retained earnings, overriding a noticeable bump in fresh equity investments. According to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), this dip reflects a shift in how multinational companies are funding their local operations rather than a total loss of interest in the country's economy.