The province of Cebu is reaping gains from its intensified tourism promotions and stronger international connectivity as tourist arrivals grew double digits in eight months this year.

For many Filipinos, insurance is seen primarily as protection for difficult moments: an illness, an accident, the loss of a breadwinner or damage caused by a natural disaster.

Congestion at major Asian container ports could take months to ease, with weather disruptions and operational bottlenecks tying up ships, squeezing capacity and driving freight rates higher.

Philex Mining Corp. said mining operations at its Padcal mine remain unrestricted despite an ongoing workers’ strike.

STI Education Systems Holdings Inc., owner of one of the country’s largest networks of private schools, has marked a historic milestone with its 50th year as a publicly listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange.

The Jollibee Group has tapped First Gen Corp. to power its 189 company-owned fast-food stores in the Philippines with geothermal energy.

KFC Philippines continues to champion inclusive employment as its Senior Crew Program expands to more than 200 KFC stores nationwide, creating more opportunities for qualified senior citizens to stay active, contribute their skills and remain part of the workforce.

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. marked another milestone in Philippine housing finance with the signing of the NHMFC Bonds 8th Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuance, valued at approximately P1.465 billion last Sept. 30, at the Raffles Hotel in Makati.

The Philippines is pushing for deeper integration with its Southeast Asian neighbors to strengthen food security and expand market linkages.

The Philippines is seriously considering including nuclear energy in its energy mix as it strives to lure investments in data centers and other industries that can increase the power demand.