San Miguel Corporation (SMC) distributed ₱1.43 trillion to suppliers, employees, investors, communities, and the government in 2025, equivalent to about 95% of the ₱1.5 trillion in revenue it generated during the year, according to its latest Sustainability Report. The disclosure…
The Philippines has officially joined the World Bank’s upper-middle-income economies, marking its first upgrade in nearly four decades after gross national income (GNI) per capita climbed to US$4,850 in 2025, surpassing the US$4,636 threshold required for the classification. The move…
Sun Life of Canada (Philippines) Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to helping overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) achieve long-term financial security, bringing together government agencies, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups for a two-leg Overseas Filipinos Health and Financial Wellness Expo in…
A Philippine-led business council is pushing to deepen East Asia’s economic integration by helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) better access regional markets through new sustainability tools, policy reforms, and stronger private sector engagement. Under the 2026 co-chairship of…
For companies grappling with soaring fuel prices and rising maintenance expenses, replacing diesel generators with battery energy storage systems may no longer be an environmental decision—it could be a financial one. According to Jay Lim, a system analyst specializing in…
Long before Hollywood superheroes dominated Philippine cinemas and anime became a daily staple on streaming platforms, many Filipino children rushed to neighborhood newsstands for the latest issue of Funny Komiks. Among the publication’s most enduring stars was Combatron, the cybernetic…
The Philippines’ retention of Tier 1 status in the 2025 U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report marks a decade of recognition for meeting global anti-trafficking standards. However, anti-trafficking advocates caution that the milestone should not breed complacency as…
Singaporean film producer and director Boi Kwong is betting that artificial intelligence (AI) can help level the playing field for Southeast Asian storytellers, unveiling a new production model that pairs traditional filmmaking with advanced digital production techniques in a move…
DHL Global Forwarding Japan has launched a new air cargo security screening service using explosives detection dogs (EDD), a move aimed at strengthening aviation security while improving the handling of sensitive and oversized shipments amid increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. The…
When renewed scrutiny resurfaced over Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.’s former Maltese citizenship, attention quickly turned to the Republic of Malta, the Mediterranean island nation that issued his passport through its citizenship-by-investment program. The Department of National Defense has…
