Cebu City Police Opens New State-of-the-Art Command Center
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
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PH Targets Upper Middle-Income Economy by 2026
Finance Secretary Frederick Go reaffirms the 2026 target for the Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status, citing economic growth strategies and addressing forex challenges. Read the full story.
Cebu Launches 2026 Summit to Attract Global Investors
Cebu Province launches the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026 to pivot towards heavy industry and tech. The event targets 250 global investors. Read more about Cebu's economic transformation.
Consumer Optimism High for 2026 as Business Confidence Falls
BSP surveys reveal Filipino households remain positive about the 2026 economy, planning more spending, while businesses turn cautious. Dive into the data on inflation, peso, and hiring.
PH Business Optimism Up in Q4 2025 Despite Consumer Caution
Philippine business confidence rose to 29.7% in Q4 2025, fueled by holiday demand. Yet, consumer sentiment fell to -22.2% on inflation, corruption fears. Read the full BSP survey analysis.
Visa, Landbank Team Up for Digital Government Payments
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to expand digital payment acceptance across key government channels, aiming for a cash-lite economy. Learn how this impacts Filipinos.
Cebu Aims for Tech, Industry at 2026 Investment Summit
Cebu Province launches the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026 to pivot towards industry and tech, targeting global investors. Summit set for January 12-14, 2026.
Visa, Landbank Pact to Expand Digital Gov't Payments
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to enable digital payments for government services via eGov.ph and Link.BizPortal, boosting PH's cash-lite economy goals. Read more.
BSP Pushes Capital Market, Cross-Border Payment Reforms
BSP Deputy Governor Abenoja outlines plans for deeper money markets and tokenized payments at the ASEAN+3 forum in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen financial stability and regional integration. Learn more about the Philippines' 2026 co-chair role.
AI Transforms Philippine Creative Economy, 7.3% of GDP
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the Philippines' creative sector, a 7.3% GDP contributor. Canva's 2026 trends reveal a push for 'Imperfect by Design' as Filipino creators blend AI speed with human authenticity. Discover the future of local content.
P10M Kalimudan Festival Yields P200M for Sultan Kudarat
Sultan Kudarat's Kalimudan Festival 2025 turned a P10 million investment into P200 million in local economic activity. Discover how strategic cultural spending boosted MSMEs and tourism.
Lapu-Lapu Withdraws from Sinulog 2026 for ASEAN Prep
Lapu-Lapu City opts out of Sinulog 2026 to concentrate resources on hosting ASEAN 2026 events in January. Tourism chief explains the strategic decision.
PH Money Supply Growth Hits 8.3% in October
Philippine domestic liquidity (M3) expanded faster in October 2025, reaching P19.1 trillion. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas attributes growth to strong domestic claims. Read the full analysis.
Clark Airport Set as Premier Industrial, Transport Hub
DOTr and BCDA sign a key agreement to develop Clark International Airport into a major hub for industrial, manufacturing, and transport services, promising new economic growth for Central Luzon.
Cebu FC Earns First Point in ASEAN Club Championship
Cebu FC secured their first point in the 2025-2026 ASEAN Club Championship with a 1-1 draw against Selangor FC. Read the match recap and see the updated Group A standings.
10-Year BIMP-EAGA Plan Targets Mindanao Growth
BIMP-EAGA unveils a decade-long blueprint empowering LGUs and MSMEs while advancing Mindanao's blue economy with ADB backing. Discover the sustainable vision.
Cebu Economic Growth Forecast: 6.5-7.5% in 2024
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Davao Team Wins Asean Schools Games Basketball Title
Team Pilipinas-Davao clinched the 2025 Asean Schools Games basketball crown in Brunei, sweeping all matches. Read how their teamwork and values led to victory!
Police Heighten Alert for Simbang Gabi, Major Cebu Events
Police in Central Visayas deploy personnel for Simbang Gabi masses starting Dec 16, 2025, and raise alert status through 2026 for Christmas, Sinulog, and the ASEAN Summit. Read about the security plans.
US-ASEAN Council Pushes for Circular Economy in Southeast Asia
The US-ASEAN Business Council is leading a push for practical Extended Producer Responsibility systems to transform packaging waste management across Southeast Asia. Learn how this collaborative effort aims to build a sustainable future.
Cebu November Inflation Seen at 1.1%-1.9%
BSP forecasts Cebu's November 2025 inflation between 1.1% and 1.9%. Discover the factors behind this economic trend and its implications for consumers.
BIMP-EAGA Explores Cruise Tourism Potential
Tourism stakeholders in the BIMP-EAGA region are prioritizing cruise tourism development, capitalizing on the area's vast island networks to boost travel and connectivity.
PH Boys Basketball Clinches Historic ASG Gold Medal
The Philippines boys basketball team captured their first-ever ASEAN Schools Games championship with a thrilling 90-86 overtime victory against Malaysia. Read about this historic win for Davao-led squad!
PH E-commerce Soars: Video Shopping Drives Digital Economy
Philippines' digital economy grows 16% yearly, powered by video commerce surge. 475,000 sellers generate 1.2B transactions as AI adoption accelerates nationwide.
Philippines Economy Shows Cautious 2025 Optimism
Philippines economy expects year-end growth boost from holiday spending and remittances despite Q3 slowdown. Cebu leads provincial office market with 52% of deals.
Ejercito: Continue infra spending despite scandal
Senator JV Ejercito urges continued infrastructure investment to boost the Philippine economy and create jobs, despite a 43% spending plunge and corruption scandal.
PH Export Diversification Key to Economic Resilience
Economist Michael Ricafort advocates for Philippine export market diversification through FTAs to strengthen economy against global protectionism. Learn how this strategy impacts growth.
PH Team Faces Malaysia for Asean Schools Basketball Gold
The undefeated Philippine boys' basketball team, led by Davao, clashes with Malaysia for the gold medal at the 14th Asean Schools Games in Brunei. Read about their journey to the finals.
Bohol Tourism Price Controversy Explained
The 'Bohol is Gold' social media storm reveals tourism pricing realities across the Philippines. Discover why prices are rising everywhere and the political motives behind the controversy. Learn how to navigate tourist pricing wisely.
Davao City Tops PH Economic Growth Rankings for 2024
Davao City emerges as top 5 fastest-growing highly urbanized city with 7.9% growth, contributing ₱574.72B to national GDP. Discover Davao's economic surge.
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