Strong gains from China and North America helped propel international visitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first five months of 2026, offsetting a decline from South Korea and keeping the country's tourism recovery on track.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is rethinking the future of two of its flagship properties—Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Camp John Hay—by putting livability at the center of their next phase of development.

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has formalized a partnership with JCB International (JCBI), Japan’s sole international payment brand, to offer more innovative and globally accessible financial services. The agreement was signed in May at Okada Manila.