Internet giant Google has appointed technology executive Prep Palacios as its new country manager for the Philippines, succeeding Bernadette Nacario, who now serves as country manager of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.
The global smart vacuum market recorded shipments of 6.17 million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20.5% year-over-year increase, according to the latest data analyst firm IDC.
The development marks a significant turnaround for major players, particularly PLDT and Globe, which had previously opposed the measure. At one point, PLDT even threatened to challenge the law’s constitutionality before the courts.
Philippine exports continued their upward trajectory in July, climbing 17.3% year-on-year to $ 7.34 billion, fueled largely by the strong performance of the electronics sector, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.
Duetto, a leading revenue strategy platform, is set to host its Revenue Strategy Forum (RSF), in the Philippines for the very first time on Oct. 9, 2025.
The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen), located at the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) San Pablo Campus, aims to strengthen regional development and boost the competitiveness of Calabarzon’s manufacturing sector through additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its E-Commerce Bureau (ECB), has awarded the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark to First Circle, making it the first SME financing company to receive this government-issued digital badge.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has extended indefinitely its moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), citing heightened risks in the virtual asset market.
