Mandaue City advances data-led smart-city plan
Mandaue’s digital-governance push shows how city administrations are building the foundations for smarter services.
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Named and dated developments across Southeast Asia.
Philippine experts urge human-centred smart-community design
DOST’s report frames smart-community technology around user needs rather than technology for its own sake.
DOST and SM Prime bring green technology showcase to SUSTEX
The partnership uses SUSTEX 2026 to put greener technologies in front of business and community audiences.
Philippines science agency backs young inventor pathway
DOST’s outreach story highlights how early invention support can feed local science talent pipelines.
Philippines secures green grant for climate investment planning
A Green Climate Fund grant gives the Philippines planning support for resilient-community investment.
Philippines EV tariff order aims to support local manufacturing
The Department of Finance says an executive order is intended to strengthen the electric-vehicle supply chain.
Philippines turns over PHP205 million from forfeited vehicle sale
The Department of Finance says proceeds from forfeited luxury vehicles have been turned over to the treasury.
Philippines books PHP1 billion from Makati property sale
The Department of Finance says the property sale adds non-tax revenue for national development priorities.
Cialfo simplifies university applications for school counsellors
Cialfo’s Direct Apply explanation shows how an education platform is reducing application friction for schools.
Grab tests phone booking for older riders
Grab’s AI Call-A-Ride pilot tests whether voice booking can widen access to ride-hailing for seniors.
Grab raises 2026 guidance after stronger second quarter
Grab’s second-quarter update points to stronger regional platform demand and gives investors a clearer profitability benchmark.
Skyro reports first half-year operating profit as Philippine lending grows
The lender’s unaudited figures show more loans and a positive operating result before currency effects and tax. Credit quality remains the key missing proof.