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BSP eyes closer financial ties with Switzerland after ambassador’s visit

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signaled its openness to deeper cooperation with Switzerland following a recent meeting between its chief and a top Swiss diplomat.

Brother Philippines plans to stay long-term, expands product offerings

Brother International Philippines Corp., known for its printing machines, said it plans to continue operating in the Philippines as the local printing industry evolves.

Wilcon’s net income drops despite higher sales

Wilcon Depot Inc., the home improvement retailer, reported a 3 percent drop in net income last year, falling to ₱2.44 billion from ₱2.52 billion in 2024, even as total sales rose.

New diversion road boosts Lipa growth corridor

The opening of Section 1 of the Lipa City–Mataas na Diversion Road is poised to accelerate development across southern Batangas, reinforcing Lipa’s trajectory as a rising regional hub in CALABARZON.

Mega Prime, CPF build bigger basket for more eggs

Mega Prime Foods Inc., known for Mega Sardines, is stepping decisively beyond seafood, partnering with Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) in a move that signals a broader pivot in the Philippines’ food production strategy.

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Subic EnerZone upgrading grid as Freeport demand rises

Subic EnerZone Corp., the AboitizPower-led electricity distributor at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, is preparing network upgrades to accommodate rising power demand as the economic hub expands, following a 25-year extension of its partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

DA urges OFWs to explore agribusiness as extra or long-term income 

The Department of Agriculture encourages overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to look into agribusiness as a practical alternative source of income and sustainable livelihood for when they come back home to the Philippines.

Marcos vows to defend peso as oil-driven inflation pressures economy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to use the government’s available foreign exchange reserves and policy tools to defend the peso against further depreciation, while acknowledging that surging oil prices and supply-side constraints continue to fuel inflation.

Palawan Group, RFC widen loan access via new partnerships

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) and Radiowealth Finance Company (RFC) are expanding their partnership to simplify loan disbursements and repayments, combining branch-based services with digital payments to reach more Filipino borrowers.
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