Business & Tech

Former electricity market chief joins Razon’s Primelectric Group
The former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), Atty. Richard Nethercott, formally joined the conglomerate of

SSS launches ‘LoanLite’ micro-lending program to fight loan sharks
The Social Security System (SSS) has unveiled SSS LoanLite, a new micro-lending program in partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), designed to provide

Cebu Pacific named among Global Airlines with lowest emissions
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) has been ranked 18th among global airlines with the lowest emissions in the Cirium Flight Emissions Review — the only Philippine

Smart to double users’ upload speed in Iloilo with 5G Standalone tech
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless subsidiary of leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT), has fired up its 5G Standalone network

AI skills now considered in hiring, more firms expand compensation and benefits— Jobstreet by SEEK report
With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence in recent years, 72% of businesses in the Philippines now consider AI knowledge in candidates when hiring talent,

Globe navigates economic headwinds with digital growth, bolsters financial position
The Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. delivered a solid second-quarter performance, showing a sequential rebound fueled by strategic investments in its digital services and a focus

Megaworld targets 9K hotel rooms by 2030
Property giant Megaworld, through its hospitality arm, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, is increasing its hotel room key count in the next five years, targeting 9,000

TP earns double ISO for occupational health & safety and environmental mgt
Global leader in digital business services, TP, has been awarded ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) certifications

GCash ignites future of fintech with ‘Future 4ward’ innovation summit
GCash, the Philippines’ leading cashless ecosystem and finance super app, recently hosted the 2025 iGnite Innovation Summit at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura

Concentrix invests P1B in new Bacolod site
Global services and technology leader Concentrix has reinforced its commitment in Bacolod with the launch of its new Bacolod AIU site that represents an investment
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