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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 …

By HERMAN TIU LAUREL China has concluded its annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, held from December 10, setting the economic direction for 2026—the opening year of the People’s Republic of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). After 75 years of sustained development, China’s economic planning remains consequential not only for itself but also for developing economies across Asia, Africa, …

THE Social Security System (SSS) announced last Saturday that it has set various programs up for implementation in 2026 primarily aimed at benefiting its millions of members nationwide. By September next year, the System will carry out the second to the last tranche of the Pension Reform Program for another round of pension increase. This was announced by SSS President …

The bid to ensure the availability of clean and sustainable power gained traction this year as the Department of Energy (DOE) pursued programs that encourage more investments into renewable energy (RE). The share of RE to the total energy mix is already around 32 percent, near the 35 percent goal by 2030. The target is to further increase this to …