The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reopening the online lending app market nearly five years after freezing new entrants, but is doing so under a stricter regulatory regime meant to curb the abusive and predatory practices that have long dogged the sector.
The Philippine government is backing the planned expansion of Canadian enterprise software firm OpenText in the country, a move officials said could bring more investments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other digital technologies while generating additional high-value jobs.
Hawaii-based outsourcing firm Connext Global said it is expanding its operations in the Philippines after posting 15% revenue growth in the first half of 2026, opening a new office in Cebu City and ramping up hiring to meet client demand.
Grab Philippines has signed separate partnerships with ACMobility and EVOxCharge to expand charging access for electric taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers on its platform, while offering discounted charging rates.
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) opened its 48th Annual Scientific Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at the Manila Hotel, with discussions centered on how science, technology, and innovation can help the country meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Philippines ranked among the world’s fastest-growing economies for intangible investments, with spending on assets such as research and development (R&D), software, brands, and intellectual property reaching $49.1 billion in 2022, according to a new report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with executives of cloud computing giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Malacañang on Wednesday, July 8, to discuss the company’s proposed investment in the Philippines, including the possible establishment of an AWS Region in the country.
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines said it is waiving InstaPay and PesoNet transfer fees for retail clients starting July 7, allowing customers to send money for free through the Landbank Mobile Banking App and iAccess.
Ahead of its July 16 launch, “Ragnarok: The New World” brought four veteran members of the Ragnarok community to its Shanghai studio to question the game’s developers in a livestream built around player concerns.
Canadian business process outsourcing (BPO) firm NQX is planning to invest P632 million in the Philippines and add 725 direct jobs as it expands its operations outside Metro Manila, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
