According to EDCOM II, 98% of Physical Sciences teachers and 80% of Biological Sciences teachers are teaching subjects outside their college specialization.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said its recent engagement with Facebook-owner Meta Platforms over online disinformation has yet to produce the concrete commitments the Philippine government is seeking.
The Philippines has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with both countries announcing plans to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical industries such as semiconductors and electronics.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), is launching a ₱2-billion loan facility aimed at helping small transport operators and drivers transition to electric vehicles.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Presidential Communications Office (PCO), and Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a memorandum of agreement creating a unified framework under “Oplan Kontra Fake News,” an initiative positioned as a coordinated response to the spread of false and misleading content online.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has outlined a roadmap aimed at positioning the Philippines as a global semiconductor and electronics hub, targeting $110 billion in annual exports by 2030.
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has approved a temporary work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for registered business enterprises (RBEs) operating in economic zones and freeport areas, following the declaration of a national energy emergency by the government.
The Philippines is set to manufacture its first locally produced hybrid vehicles after Mitsubishi Motors Corporation confirmed plans to establish hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production in the country.
Intellectual property (IP) filings in the Philippines reached a record 53,231 in 2025, up 2% from 52,257 the previous year, driven by growth in patents, utility models, and industrial designs, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has deferred its decision on whether to block online gaming platform Roblox in the Philippines, extending the deadline to April 10 to allow further coordination with the company.
