Japanese-run restaurants in Manila have faced a sharp decline in business following a series of armed robberies targeting Japanese nationals, prompting temporary closures and new security measures, officials and business owners reported. Read more »
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported a net income of P39.21 billion for the first nine months of 2025, nearly eight times higher than the P4.98 billion recorded this time last year. Read more »
Some of the country’s major business organizations are calling on the government to return more than P107 billion that the PDIC remitted to the National Treasury, saying the move could erode trust in the financial system. Read more »
The Climate Change Commission has urged local governments to strengthen climate adaptation efforts amid projections that up to 30% of Metro Manila may be permanently underwater by 2040 due to rising sea levels and more extreme weather events. Read more »
Google Pay is now officially available in the Philippines, enabling users to make fast, contactless payments with NFC-enabled Android smartphones. Read more »
As INC gathers tens of thousands for its three-day event, churches and religious communities take visible roles calling for peace, justice, and moral accountability. Read more »
