Day: May 31, 2025

Manila: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque on Saturday emphasized the need to navigate the digital landscape to promote the country’s creative industry. Speaking at the first Go Negosyo Creative Entrepreneurship Summit at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Para±aque, Roque assured local creatives that the government is fully behind them, supporting their growth from local stages to global markets. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque addressed micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the creative space, stating, “You are not alone. We’re here to help you navigate business development, digitalization, and scaling up. Going digital is

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expanded the implementation of its Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), bolstering national security through early threat detection. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado described the initiative as a ‘critical defense line at the nation’s borders’ and a major step forward in the country’s digital transformation and security posture. According to Philippines News Agency, the APIS is a digital platform that allows authorities to screen inbound travelers even before they arrive. Earlier this week, a foreign national was intercepted and denied entry at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 after the system flagged