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PAGCOR remits P5.67B dividend to government

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has received a P5.67-billion dividend remittance from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, boosting government coffers as the state seeks additional fiscal resources to cushion the economy from global uncertainties.

Hog output rebounds in Q1 as prices soften

Hog production posted a strong recovery in the first quarter, signaling improving industry conditions after two straight years of contraction, although falling farmgate prices suggest supply pressures and cautious consumer demand continue to weigh on the sector.

RCBC bags global honors for digital banking

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), the country’s sixth-largest lender by assets, has strengthened its standing as a global digital banking innovator after securing two major wins at the Digital CX Awards 2026, organized by The Digital Banker.

Depression-fighting contact lenses blur science fiction reality

In a development that feels halfway between neuroscience and a particularly ambitious episode of "Black Mirror,” researchers have created contact lenses that may someday help treat depression by delivering tiny electrical signals to the brain through the eyes.

VCO venture fuels farmers’ future

Merlita Teng is turning virgin coconut oil into more than just a wellness product. She is building a business that combines beauty, health, and farmer livelihood support in one growing enterprise.

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Digital responsibility: The new frontier of Filipino freedom

The internet has become an essential part of daily life for Filipinos, shaping how people connect, learn, earn, and engage with society. But greater digital reliance also brings growing risks: misinformation, scams, identity theft, and fraud that put all users, especially the most vulnerable, in danger. On Independence Day, the meaning of freedom is being redefined for the connected era — it is no longer just about access, but about having the confidence to go online without fear of harm or exploitation.

Chinabank wins global award for innovative tax solution

China Banking Corp. announced Thursday it has received the Excellence in Innovation in the Philippines 2026 award from Global Banking and Finance Review, recognizing its Easy Tax Filing and Payment Solution.

McDonald’s Philippines rolls out 10,000 meals for earthquake-hit Southern Mindanao

McDonald’s Philippines has activated its Kindness Kitchen program to provide no less than 10,000 hot meals to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in Southern Mindanao. Working hand-in-hand with local government units, the company aims to deliver nourishing food to families in impacted areas as part of its immediate relief efforts.

Concrete jungle gets a bamboo reality check

Bamboo has long enjoyed a near-mythical reputation in construction circles.
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