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There are three reasons why the country’s ports will be bursting with economic activities this year, the chief of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said.  Jay Daniel R. Santiago, general manager of the PPA, enumerated these factors as port modernization, operational efficiency, and service excellence, citing greater volume or investments in these areas. Bolstering his optimism, Santiago said there is …

Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said that 2025 was a “banner year” for the agency’s ROW acquisition for the flagship railway initiatives of the government. Lopez emphasized that in February last year, the acquired ROW for Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) stood at only 51%, while for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) north segment, it was only 2%. The ROW …

Globe Telecom will again offer its popular Flagship Forever, the upgrade program which benefits loyal customers who are in the market for the latest iPhone models to go with their Globe. The new offering puts the newest lineup within easy reach, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, with matching flexible plans. With …

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has announced an invitation for interested companies to participate in three airport upgrade projects budgeted for up to P895.12 million for the three projects. Bidding announcements for the upgrade construction of the airports have been released by the department. The projects are the P455.90-million Tacloban Airport development project, the P174.60-million Camiguin Airport development project, and …

HONOR Philippines officially unveiled the HONOR X9d 5G on New Year’s Day—and everybody in local cyberspace took notice. Touted as the brand’s toughest smartphone yet, the device quickly went viral as top creators like Malupiton, Ser Geybin, Jomar Yee, and KaMangyan Vlogs shared jaw-dropping first looks and reactions across social media. But HONOR didn’t stop at influencer hype. To prove …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP’s) reported gross international reserves (GIR) totalling $110.9 at the end of December, 2025 is admittedly lower month-on-month and would have been much lower if not for the ramping up of the price of gold in the global market. The GIR reached $110.12 billion in 2020, and declined to $108.79 billion in 2021 and $96.15 …

Secretary Frederick D. Go of the Department of Finance (DOF) was sworn in as a Monetary Board member on Thursday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said. BSP Governor and Monetary Board Chair Eli M. Remolona, Jr. administered Go’s oath at the BSP head office in Manila. He joins the other Monetary Board members Benjamin E. Diokno, Romeo L. Bernardo, Rosalia …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned financial investors against transacting with HFM-HF Markets and Exness Global Ltd., saying that these platforms, although legal in other countries, do not have the required license to operate in the Philippines. The commission noted that while the firms are registered as broker-dealers in other countries, they lack Philippine registration as required under …

Palawan ProtekTODO, the microinsurance arm of Palawan Group of Companies, is offering a new insurance plan designed for everyday workers—household helpers, drivers, security guards, teachers, and farmers. The new offerings are built around the realities of these essential workers, providing practical and affordable protection for those who often go without coverage. Each plan includes benefits such as accidental medical reimbursement, …

There is another reason for content creators and bloggers in the Philippines to be happy with Salmon, the fast-growing fintech firm. The bank has invited content creators and other creatives to join its campaign to make financial services more accessible to all Filipinos—and make some more income for themselves. Through the program, creators can earn up to 500 pesos for …