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Digital lender launches CIMB Prime with 3.5% interest rate and zero fees

CIMB Bank Philippines has introduced CIMB Prime, a new premium banking segment offering higher interest rates, reduced fees, and priority customer service for qualified clients.

Philippines courts hybrid export hub with Mitsubishi

The Department of Finance said Monday the Philippines is on track to produce its first locally manufactured hybrid vehicles, as Mitsubishi Motors Corp. advances plans to set up dedicated hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production at its Philippine unit’s plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Philippines pushes inclusive, resilient ASEAN finance agenda

As this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines will steer a round of financial talks, setting the tone for deeper regional cooperation to boost economic activity and expand financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.

NTA steps in to resolve tobacco pricing, grading issues

The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has ordered its branch offices to quickly arrange talks between tobacco farmers and buyers whenever disputes arise, especially on grading and pricing.

DA links Mindoro farmers to institutional buyers for direct sales

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said at least eight institutional buyers are interested in directly purchasing agricultural products, particularly red onions, from farmers in Mindoro.

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BPI marks 175-year milestone with proposed ₱5-Billion sustainable bond issuance 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to expand its sustainability efforts and mark a major milestone in its corporate history with a proposed ₱5-billion bond offering. Dubbed the BPI SIBOL Bonds, this issuance serves as the third tranche under the bank’s broader ₱200-billion bond and commercial paper program, with an option to increase the offer size based on demand.

Global financial leaders gather in Manila to tackle growing climate risks 

In a historic move, top central bankers, climate scientists, and business leaders from around the globe converged at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 19, 2026, for the first-ever Green Swan Conference held outside Switzerland.

Boomi expands AI enterprise capabilities with acquisition of Elementary Data

In a strategic move to address the growing demand for trusted data in artificial intelligence deployments, Boomi has officially acquired Elementary Data, a leading provider of data observability solutions. Following its recent acquisition of Lunar.dev, this latest addition significantly strengthens the Boomi Enterprise Platform by integrating advanced observability, data quality, governance, and discovery features essential for modern enterprise AI.

SM Prime starts Susana Heights redevelopment, plans new retail hubs 

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is moving ahead with the first phase of a redevelopment of Susana Heights Village in Muntinlupa, planning new retail plazas and upgrades to community amenities as it seeks to refresh the established residential estate while preserving its low-density character.
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