Improving access to digital payments across Southeast Asia is emerging as a defining priority for fintech players seeking to unlock inclusive growth in fragmented but fast-scaling digital economies.
Ports and gaming tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. has filed a cyber libel complaint against Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, accusing the lawmaker of spreading false and damaging allegations on social media that linked him to corruption in Congress and bribery ahead of the 2025 elections.
Megaworld has pulled off a quiet but consequential coup in the property sector, luring a senior executive from Ayala Land in a move that underscores how serious Andrew Tan’s group is about scaling up its office business outside Metro Manila.
The Philippines has entered a new phase of global economic engagement after signing its first free trade agreement in the Middle East, positioning local exporters and service providers for stronger access to one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.
Lionsgate is shifting its Asia streaming strategy by placing Lionsgate Play under founder-led ownership, betting on regional expertise as competition intensifies in the fast-growing digital entertainment market.
CEBU CITY—Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla has ordered the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) to pursue long term-solid waste management solutions for Cebu.
PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm Smart Communications and partner Lynk Global have successfully tested direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes, showing how basic mobile connectivity could work even in areas with no cell coverage.