Moody’s Corporation is set to become the first global credit-rating agency to invest in a Philippine firm, taking a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) as the country’s domestic debt market expands. The investment in Manila-based PhilRatings will…
The timing of Ayala Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation’s expanded partnership is hard to ignore. Just as Mitsubishi is committing substantially more capital to Ayala, Mynt—the parent of GCash and an existing investment of the two groups—is preparing to enter the…
Nemetschek Group is expanding its Southeast Asian footprint, with partnerships in the Philippines focused on connected digital workflows for live projects and professional development, alongside efforts in Vietnam to build digital capabilities among the next generation of built environment professionals.…
The proposed Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) project is designed to enhance the Philippine government’s existing border security systems rather than duplicate them, according to Nate Carpenter, chief technology officer of Securiport LLC. In an online interview with…
The Philippines ranked among the world’s fastest-improving travel and tourism economies after posting a 5.5% increase in its Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) score, the seventh-largest gain globally. The improvement lifted the country eight places to 57th out of…
Filipino pharmaceutical company TADESO Pharmaceutical Ventures Inc. has launched two Korean-developed dermatological products in the Philippines, betting on growing demand for science-based treatments for chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. The company introduced DWA-AT and Skin…
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is promoting Philippine exports, tourism and investment opportunities at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, China, as the Philippines takes center stage as this year’s “Country of…
Business leaders and government officials gathered in Manila for the first RCEP Business and Investment Summit, urging reforms to help companies better use the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the trade deal heads into its first General Review. Organized…
Foundever has won the Silver Award for Excellence in Addressing Urban Workforce Challenges at the HR Excellence Awards 2026, with its University and Community Partnership (UCP) program recognized for expanding career opportunities and strengthening workforce development across the Philippines. The…
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July as escalating attacks between the United States and Iran rattled global energy markets, raising the risk of another round of fuel price increases in the…
