SunStar Davao Honored at Globe Media Awards 2025
SunStar Davao journalists Ralph Lawrence Llemit and Cristina Alivio won awards at the 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards. Read about their achievements and the full list of winners.
SunStar Davao journalists Ralph Lawrence Llemit and Cristina Alivio won awards at the 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards. Read about their achievements and the full list of winners.
27 women entrepreneurs in Davao Region completed DTI's E-Taas ang Pinay MSMEs training. The program boosts digital skills & economic growth. Read their success story!
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
DTI and Landbank launch the Lifting MSMEs lending program, offering tiered loans from P100k to P50M to empower small businesses nationwide. Learn how to access this new financing.
Philippine exporters generated $1.72 million in sales at Fabex Kansai 2025, boosting coconut product exports to Japan's health-conscious market. Discover how this success strengthens the Philippines' global trade position.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year. Learn what it means, how to spot it, and how to protect your peace online. Read more.
Davao Region officials call for integrating 'Digital Parenting' into Parent Effectiveness Services to empower parents against online child sexual abuse. Learn about the new mandate.
Grab Philippines concludes its Asenso Learning Caravan in Cebu, training MSMEs in AI, digital marketing, and cashless payments to capture rising digital demand. Learn how this initiative fosters an inclusive digital economy.
A new UN report warns unmanaged AI could reverse decades of progress in closing the development gap between nations. Asia's role and the urgent need for inclusive policies are highlighted.
The Bureau of Customs, PCCI, and Philexport renew collaboration to enhance trade, ease of doing business, and digital transformation. Discover how this partnership aims to boost the Philippine economy.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
GCash launches its Merry GCash holiday campaign featuring a new SB19 jingle, chances to win a BYD car and millions in credits, plus exclusive deals at major bazaars and online. Make your season merrier!
GCash launches its Merry GCash holiday campaign with SB19, a chance to win a BYD car, and exclusive deals for a smoother Christmas season in the Philippines. Make it merrier!
Security Bank partners with WIZ.AI to enhance customer engagement using conversational AI. The move aims to modernize operations and improve service efficiency.
Maya's CTO Alfred Lo reveals AI is now core financial infrastructure, processing thousands of loans daily to cut defaults and boost inclusive lending. Read how AI reshapes finance.
Despite digital wallet growth, many Filipinos lack credit access, limiting loans for homes or businesses. New TransUnion data reveals risks and opportunities for inclusive finance. Read more.
Mindanao's MinDA and Qatar's tech minister meet to boost digital collaboration. Focus on AI, tech talent, and startup growth for inclusive development. Read more.
Discover the proven formula for lasting success from a Filipino business family. Learn why clarity of focus must precede discipline, as shown by the Michelin-recognized Lantaw and House of Lechon.
Cebu City Hall introduces digital payment options for taxes, fees, and obligations through mobile phones. The new ordinance promises faster transactions and 24/7 access to government services.
RCBC reports a 32% surge in credit card billings as Filipinos spend more on travel and dining. Digital adoption grows 88%. Discover the trends driving growth.
Cebu City Council approves ePayment Ordinance, allowing digital payment of taxes and fees via e-wallets & banks. Learn how this impacts residents and businesses.
The heart relic of Carlo Acutis, the teen saint known as 'God's Influencer,' arrives in the Philippines for an 18-day spiritual tour across 16 dioceses, inspiring digital evangelization.
Philippines' digital economy grows 16% yearly, powered by video commerce surge. 475,000 sellers generate 1.2B transactions as AI adoption accelerates nationwide.
Tagum City launches groundbreaking city-wide WiFi network connecting all 23 barangays. This digital transformation initiative aims to improve public services and accessibility.
BDO Pay launches holiday cashback promo: get ₱500 when you reach ₱50,000 in Scan to Pay transactions from Oct 15 to Jan 15. Shop smarter this season!
Davao Light starts construction on a 43-MVA digital substation in Panabo City's Anflo Industrial Estate, boosting power for industries & communities. Operations begin June 2026.
Cebu's business community welcomes the suspension of BIR field audits, a move providing relief from compliance pressures and aiding post-calamity recovery. Learn more about this positive development.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas assures easy access to large withdrawals. New rules target illicit cash use while promoting digital payments. Learn more.
BDO Unibank fuels VITRO Santa Rosa, the Philippines' pioneering AI-ready hyperscale data center. This strategic move boosts national digital competitiveness, attracts global tech giants, and creates long-term economic opportunities for Filipinos.
Cebu City's Legislative Department transitions to a fully paperless system to streamline operations and support environmental goals. Learn how this move cuts costs and waste.