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The U.S. government has authorized the possible sale of 20 new F-16C/D Block 70/72 fighters to equip the Philippine Air Force. This is according to one of the latest notifications from the Department of State sent to the U.S. Congress for approval of the operation, valued at over $5 billion through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Over the past few years, the Philippines has been planning and evaluating various initiatives to renew part of its combat fleet. According to reports, military and ministerial authorities have a requirement for the acquisition of a total of 40 new fighter aircraft. In [...]

It’s no surprise that world most important countries are looking for ways to generate energy, and Japan has been one of the countries that has tirelessly fought to rebuild its energy system. So, after decades of research, they’ve managed to find the key to dive into the world of sustainability by creating a new kind of solar panel. Something more flexible, efficient, and revolutionary, but no less powerful, because it promises to generate as much energy as 20 nuclear reactors. Are we ready for this change? Here’s what we know. What happened to Japan? 2011 is the year marked in black on [...]

Solar power has long been seen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. But its everyday use still faces hurdles. Traditional panels are bulky, stiff, and completely opaque. That makes them hard to fit into most urban designs or consumer products. These limits have kept solar tech stuck on rooftops and in fields. But a new type of cell, almost invisible to the eye, may soon change that. Transparent solar cells could turn windows, cars, and even skin into energy-harvesting surfaces. Unlike the old models, these next-gen cells don’t clash with their surroundings. They blend in while still capturing sunlight. Some [...]

Tereso O. Panga, director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), said the country’s semiconductor and electronics industry faces numerous challenges. However, he emphasized that the most pressing gaps to address are the talent shortage and the weak local supply chain. Strengthening these areas would allow the industry to move up the value chain instead of relying heavily on imported materials. Regarding the talent shortage, Panga told Logisticsnews.PH that there is an urgent need to reskill and upskill workers to prepare them for advanced manufacturing. He highlighted a mismatch between the skills available in the local talent pool and [...]

Telecommunications and broadband services provider PT&T Corp. and its partner Netlinkz Ltd. Australia are investing millions of dollars to put up a lab in the country to localize the Australian tech firm’s cybersecurity solution. SecureLink Networks Inc., the joint venture between PT&T and Netlinkz, launched on March 25 Virtual Secured Network Plus (VSN+). VSN+, a cybersecurity and networking solution developed by Netlinkz, was described as a “military-grade encryption” and “software-defined networking” aimed at providing real-time threat protection, continuous monitoring, and seamless integration, enabling organizations to scale securely without the need for heavy infrastructure investments. “We intend to localize the technology, so [...]

LISTED electronics manufacturer Ionics, Inc. said its subsidiary Iomni Precision, Inc. will cease production on May 15 to improve the company’s financial performance. The decision was confirmed during a board meeting last week, Ionics said in a regulatory filing on Monday. “After a lengthy review of the conditions affecting the plastic molding business, the management of Iomni recommended and its board of directors approved the cessation of its manufacturing operations, effective May 15, 2025,” Ionics said. “The cessation of manufacturing operations is not expected to have any significant impact on the financials of the group and, moving forward, will improve [...]

AYALA-LED electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) said it is targeting growth in the industrial and medical electronics markets. “IMI has long been recognized as a global leader in automotive electronics. One of our goals now is to extend this expertise and absolute commitment to quality into new markets, including the industrial and medical sectors,” IMI Chief Executive Officer Louis Sylvester Hughes said in a statement to the stock exchange on Monday. “We believe that this direction will allow us to unlock more opportunities for sustainable and profitable growth for IMI,” he added. IMI produces electronics for [...]

CIRTEK Holdings Philippines Corp. has halted the payment of cash dividends, saying the move was needed to keep the business running. "[I]n a special meeting held on 7 March 2025, upon recommendation of management, [the company's board] approved the suspension of payment of the declared cash dividends until further notice for all [its] preferred shares," the firm told the stock exchange on Monday. The company said that the suspension was meant "to manage liquidity and to preserve its resources to ensure long-term sustainability of its business." In January, Cirtek had declared cash dividends for the unlisted preferred A and B-1 [...]

Ayala-owned Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI) reported heavy losses from its struggling German display subsidiary, VIA Optronics. IMI said it booked $13.3 million losses from its 50 percent-owned subsidiary VIA in 2024 as it cut back its operating staff in the face of rising competition and logistics costs as well as its inability to bounce back from the COVID pandemic. A big chunk of the losses or $4.3 million came from its decision to delist from the New York Stock Exchange last year. The delisting came after VIA ditched former CEO Jürgen Eichner for “cause,” citing material violations of fiduciary duties [...]

DENMARK-BASED logistics giant A.P. Moller is acquiring up to 40% of Ayala Corp.’s logistics subsidiary AC Logistics Holdings Corp. A.P. Moller Capital, through EMIF II Holding III B.V., will acquire the stake in AC Logistics under a share subscription agreement, subject to the final subscription price and the fulfillment of several conditions, including regulatory approvals and the achievement of certain business milestones, Ayala Corp. said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Ayala Corp. did not provide further details on the transaction. A.P. Moller Capital, an affiliate of Danish logistics giant A.P. Moller Holding, is an infrastructure fund manager focused on [...]