Jollibee is taking its global ambitions to the U.S. stock market, spinning off its international business while keeping its Philippine roots intact.

A new Pulse Asia survey shows many Filipinos aren’t fully convinced. While influence is seen as the biggest factor in court outcomes, trust in institutions is mixed, and public optimism about accountability is softening. The question remains: will justice truly prevail?

The Philippines is set to strengthen its digital and economic future as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the launch of a national artificial intelligence (AI) program aimed at boosting growth and creating a human-centered AI ecosystem across Southeast Asia.