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Philippines handlooms weave their way into the digital age
The Department of Science and Technology is preparing to roll out a digital passport for Philippine handloom textiles to help them comply with European Union requirements and curb counterfeit products.
The changing ad game for Pinoy brands
The fast-changing landscape of the internet and social media has reshaped people’s media consumption preferences and habits.
Japanese semicon firm to build facility in Batangas
A Japanese semiconductor firm is set to break ground on a manufacturing facility in Batangas as part of its expansion plan in the Philippines.
Philippines tourism makes stride as global ranking climbs
The Philippines was named the seventh-fastest improving economy in global tourism after climbing eight places to 57th out of 110 countries in the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum.
SEC seeks higher capital requirement for brokers
The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to raise the minimum capital requirement for stockbrokers to P120 million from P100 million as part of its next wave of capital market reforms.
Data security, privacy remain barriers to AI adoption
Philippine businesses are increasingly embracing AI to boost productivity, but concerns over data security and privacy continue to hamper further adoption.
PAL offers free first rebooking for Dubai, Doha, Riyadh flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Saturday announced it is offering free first rebooking for flights from Manila going to Dubai, Doha and Riyadh.
Budget chief De Leon explains how gov't plans multi-year projects
Acting Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon explained Saturday how the government commits to fund major projects spanning several years without releasing the entire project cost in one go.
PlayTime Entertainment diversifies content, event portfolio to expand reach
PlayTime Entertainment is expanding its footprint in the Philippine media and live experiences market, adopting a multi-pronged growth strategy across music, fashion, and digital streaming content.
Wuhan joins major Chinese cities in shift towards completed-home sales
A complete supply-side transformation of China’s housing market is likely to take precedence over any immediate revival in homebuyer demand following Wuhan’s overhaul of new-home sales, according to property analysts…
