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2GO plots southern surge strategy

SM Investments Corp., the flagship investment arm of the Sy Group, is doubling down on logistics and travel as its shipping arm, 2GO Group, gears up for expansion across the Visayas and Mindanao following record freight performance.

SMIC profit jumps 10% to P90.5B in 2025

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) reported a 10 percent rise in consolidated net income to P90.5 billion in 2025 from P82.6 billion a year earlier, lifted by strong fourth-quarter performance and steady consumer demand.

Security Bank balances growth, buffers risks

Security Bank Corp., the country’s 7th largest lender, delivered solid topline momentum in 2025, posting total revenues of P66.9 billion, up 22 percent year on year, as diversified income streams and steady core lending activity powered results.

T-Bill yields up despite recent BSP rate cut

Fresh geopolitical jitters trumped recent monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as yields on short term government securities rose at Monday’s auction following the US airstrike on Iran during the weekend.

Manila Water boosts fire safety with 3,300 hydrants in East Zone

Manila Water has strengthened its fire safety efforts by maintaining and checking more than 3,300 working fire hydrants across its East Zone service area as part of Fire Prevention Month this March.

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NFA boosts rice stocks, advances modernization at 54

The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.

NTC fines 3 Telcos over poor Metro Manila broadband service 

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.

UK Trade Minister visits Jollibee in BGC

UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar visited Jollibee’s BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City this week, as part of his official trip to the Philippines.

East Asian languages catch fire in Indonesia

Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.
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