The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Dec. 3, approved on third and final reading a measure requiring telecom providers to roll over unused prepaid or postpaid internet data or convert them into rebates.
The country’s electronics industry — long the backbone of Philippine exports — continued its strong momentum in 2025, posting an 11.7% year-on-year jump as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened this year’s National Exporters’ Week (NEW).
ome Credit Philippines (HCPH) is urging customers to be on high alert amid a surge in schemes that turn product loans or HCQWARTA credit limits into quick cash — offers that may appear easy and harmless but are illegal and can lead to severe financial and legal consequences.
Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were among the major contributors to Shopee’s growth as the platform reported over $270 billion in cumulative sales generated by sellers across its markets since 2015.
The government is laying the groundwork for the entry of new foreign telecommunications firms, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirming strong interest from overseas operators ahead of the release of new policy frameworks.
During a recent budget hearing, Sen. Risa Hontiveros questioned the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s original plan to pursue direct contracting.
Unveiled by the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), the model house features tiles, bricks, and panels created through a radiation-based technology that strengthens low-value plastic waste — particularly sachets, one of the country’s most persistent pollutants.
A recent survey by Boston Consulting Group and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) found that while 72% of MSMEs plan to expand their workforce, nearly half — or 46% — face persistent difficulties in finding applicants with the needed skills.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) led the crackdown, accounting for ₱17.21 billion of the total haul. Last year, the agency seized ₱35.24 billion worth of counterfeit goods — more than 99% of the nationwide total and the highest annual record to date.
GoTyme Bank has officially entered the cryptocurrency space with the nationwide launch of Go Crypto, a new in-app feature that allows users to buy, sell, and manage digital assets directly through the GoTyme mobile banking platform.
