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4PH housing drive reaches thousands, set to accelerate

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported that its Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program delivered housing assistance to thousands of beneficiaries in the first quarter of 2026, as the agency prepares to speed up implementation nationwide.

Philippines backs WTO reforms, pushes multilateral trade

The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and pledged continued engagement with members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), even as strains persist across the global trading system.

DTI pushes safety marks to curb fires

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to check for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker when buying appliances and electronics, as part of efforts to ensure product safety and reduce fire risks.

TPB holds tourism crisis preparedness seminar in Albay

The Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB) gathered tourism stakeholders in Albay for a hybrid seminar focused on crisis preparedness and risk management in the tourism sector.

Infobip launches AI-powered AgentOS platform

Global communications company Infobip has introduced a new platform called AgentOS to help businesses automate customer interactions and manage communications more efficiently.

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BDO Foundation marks 250th rehabilitated rural health unit nationwide

BDO Foundation has reached its 250‑milestone for restored rural health facilities since launching the program in 2012, with Compostela Rural Health Unit in Cebu as the landmark site. The turnover coincides with BDO’s 50th anniversary, following 22 completed facility upgrades across the country so far in 2026.

SGV taps Michael Sabado to steer firm into next chapter

In professional services, relationships are currency, trust is the product, and talent is the engine. Michael C. Sabado will now be responsible for keeping all three working in SGV & Co.’s favor.

CLI opens Astra retail hub to support Mandaue mixed-use growth

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has opened Astra Lifestyle Centre along A.S. Fortuna Street in Mandaue City, adding a retail component to its mixed-use Astra Centre development as property developers increasingly combine shopping, dining, residential and workplace offerings in a single destination.

PLDT‑Smart steps up Bayanihan SIM push with wider network and community drives

PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications are accelerating roll‑out of the government‑backed Bayanihan SIM program through expanded network coverage and on‑the‑ground activation efforts, strengthening the group’s role as a key private‑sector partner for national digital inclusion. The Bayanihan SIM initiative gives underserved communities access to basic mobile connectivity, with PLDT‑Smart leveraging its extensive fixed‑fiber and mobile network infrastructure to bring the program to more remote locations.
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