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PH ramps up cyber defenses, leads ASEAN push
As the conflict in the Middle East expands beyond physical battlegrounds into cyberspace, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical front, prompting the Philippines to...
BOC upgrades e-CP system for vehicle imports
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out an enhanced, fully automated Electronic Certificate of Payment (e-CP) system to streamline motor vehicle importation and...
DTI to hold ASEAN Business Environment Forum 2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Monday that it will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Environment Forum...
Marcos, Lee seal deeper PH-ROK ties with 10 new agreements
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) moved to deepen their strategic partnership on Tuesday (March 3) as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
How to fix PH taxes to attract investors — from red tape to red carpet
At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is...
UK launches TradeTech Lookbook in Manila for trillion-dollar ASEAN
The United Kingdom has launched the ASEAN-UK TradeTech Lookbook in Manila, positioning it as a practical guide to help governments and businesses across Southeast...
Farm-to-market projects now under digital public microscope
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening oversight on its farm-to-market road (FMR) projects to ensure public funds translate into real, durable access for...
Meralco empowers consumers via innovative, sustainable investments
There’s no stopping the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) in embracing digital transformation and sustainable energy solutions. For years now, the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led distribution...
ADB $400-M loan targets slow permits, bureaucratic gridlock
The Philippines, which continues to trail many of its regional peers in global competitiveness and ease-of-doing-business metrics, is getting a major push from the...
Sweden backs PH green mining for sustainable investments
Sweden has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Philippines’ aspiration for “green mining” through deeper diplomatic, technological, and industry cooperation. At the 71st Annual...