The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAF) is advocating for increased dairy cattle imports and advancements in artificial insemination (AI) technology to bolster the country’s domestic dairy production. PCAF President Danilo V. Fausto...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) has signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act, which aims to foster a robust and sustainable domestic defense industry, reducing reliance on foreign military equipment and technology. The SRDP law...
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has partnered with Nasdaq-listed Infinera Corp. to supply submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) for the Philippine branch of the Bifrost Cable System and to upgrade its terrestrial fiber assets across the country. This...
The Philippines and South Korea have recently signed agreements to finance three major infrastructure projects, aimed at boosting connectivity and economic development in Luzon and Visayas. One of the key projects is the Samar Pacific Coastal Road II, which will...
7-Eleven Philippines, operated by Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), is gearing up for significant expansion in the coming years. The convenience store chain, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and the opening of its 4,000th store, aims to reach 500 new...
The Philippines and Sweden have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating cancer control efforts, with Bataan serving as the pilot province. The collaboration brings together key stakeholders, including the Bataan General Hospital, AstraZeneca, Elekta,...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) recently unveiled the Copernicus Data Centre, a key milestone in the EU Global Gateway strategy. Located in Quezon City, this facility is the first of its kind in Asia and will serve as a hub for Earth observation data processing...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the Philippines’ first agricultural machinery industry complex. The complex will be located on a...
Over 150 Taiwanese companies participated in the Philippine Investment Forum (PIF) held in Taipei on October 22, 2024, showcasing investment opportunities in key sectors such as smart transportation, electric vehicles (EVs), smart city development, semiconductor...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a four-year program aimed at modernizing the Philippines’ agriculture sector, with a focus on improving infrastructure to address domestic food production challenges. The plan emphasizes upgrading transportation,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is advancing its defense modernization efforts by pursuing the procurement of the U.S.-made Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system. This move is part of the country’s ongoing shift towards enhancing its external...
MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corp. (MIDC) and PhilTower Consortium, Inc. have finalized a joint venture aimed at enhancing telecom infrastructure and accelerating the deployment of wireless technology in the Philippines. This partnership seeks to strengthen the...
