Philippines

Philippines rolls out 400,000 sim cards for digital inclusion campaign

It provides free mobile data to students, teachers, and low-income families in remote or underserved areas.
6 days ago

Philippines rolls out 400,000 sim cards for digital inclusion campaign

It provides free mobile data to students, teachers, and low-income families in remote or underserved areas.
6 days ago

Philippine power agenda targets cost and supply challenges

DOE backs law changes, solar access, and new generation projects.

Philippines' power reform targets system loss charges

The DOE backs changes as consumers face costs linked to electricity losses.

Indonesia eases Philippine coal supply concerns

Manila sought clarity as Jakarta revamps coal exports.

Department of Migrant Workers - Philippines secures two wins at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026

The department was honoured for enhancing OFWs’ welfare and strengthening protection against recruitment scams.

Manila lifts waste-to-energy auction target to 400MW

Its revised rules allow more WTE and biomass developers to join the auction.

Philippines begins native hydrogen exploration with US firm

Koloma started with a 132.6-line kilometre survey to map underground formations.

Philippine Trade Training Center - Global MSME Academy wins at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026

Its Sustainability Ecosystem provides a roadmap for transforming Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises into climate-aligned, globally competitive businesses. 

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) wins at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026

The new interactive platform enhances tax compliance and delivers real-time updates for millions of taxpayers nationwide.

Capital relief may push Philippine banks toward excessive risk

 BSP sees rates on a higher for longer path with further tightening likely, said CreditSights.

Philippines partners with Google Cloud to train 200,000 public servants in AI

The multi-year initiative also includes a cross-agency cyber defence system.

Philippine renewable projects draw $5.72b in investments

Thirteen projects grabbed nearly all fast-track investment funds in under five months.

Philippine authorities pump 5MW into Catanduanes grid amidst shortages

Emergency unit lifts supply pressure in provincial system.

Philippines courts Swedish manufacturing investment to boost jobs

They also tackled industrial investment and its potential to support employment.

Philippines and Sweden explore energy transition cooperation

They discussed offshore wind, solar, AI, and cybersecurity cooperation.

PH-Japan fuel stockpiling plan targets supply resilience

The fuel security plan advances as global supply disruption pressure builds.