Task Force Philippines: A Strategic Deterrent Amid Persistent Structural Vulnerabilities
The creation of the Task Force Philippines—a joint maritime defense coordination body involving the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,…
SEC to set ceiling on interest rates and fees on short-term loans
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed policy to put a limit on interest…
Cebu Pacific recognized as Asia’s low-cost airline for 2025
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has been recognized as Asia’s Low-Cost Airline of the Year by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation…
Anti-POGO Act restores integrity of investment promotion rules
The integrity of the Philippines’ investment promotion framework got a boost after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act…
ARTA: Greater public-private tie-up on network infrastructure needed
Stronger enforcement of policies and closer collaboration among telecommunications sector stakeholders are keys to further strengthening the rollout of network…
Aboitiz Power gets 25% stake in Vietnam power firm
Publicly-listed Aboitiz Power Corp. has acquired a 25-percent stake in Vietnam’s Van Phong Power Co. Ltd. (VPCL) from the shares…
PH BPO sector leading office landscape transformation; Firms also expanding outside Metro Manila
The Philippine business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is becoming the catalyst in the local office landscape, and is now at…
SEC fines online lender Surity Cash with P1M fine for unfair debt collection practices
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Surity Cash Lending Investors Corporation, which offers personal loan through its mobile…
PH to promote shared growth, inclusive development as ASEAN 2026 chair
The Philippines will help further improve regional stability, promote shared growth and ensure inclusive development among communities during its Association…
PBBM upbeat on stronger ASEAN-Australia economic, maritime ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism over closer cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…