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Treasurer Almanza pushes ASEAN treasury innovation

The Philippines kicked off its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026 with a bold move.

Gov’t speeds up housing for families affectesby NSCR

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it is speeding up the construction of relocation sites in Bulacan and Pampanga for families affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.

BYD expects BEVs to charge ahead in 2026

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are poised to steal the spotlight from hybrids next year, as demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) shifts into a higher gear in 2026.

Over 200 USM students open first bank accounts under central bank’s youth inclusion drive

More than 200 students opened their first transaction accounts during a Youth Financial Inclusion (YFI) Initiative onboarding activity at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) on Jan. 30, 2026.

Cebuana’s Purpose-driven campaigns score ANVIL wins

If public relations had a red carpet, Cebuana Lhuillier just strutted down it with arms full of silver. At the 61st ANVIL Awards—the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars—the financial services giant clinched multiple honors for campaigns that prove doing good and doing business can share the same spotlight.

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Eala makes Asian Games debut look easy

Alex Eala did not exactly ease into the Asian Games. She arrived with a racket and apparently no interest in small talk.

Vivant Energy unit seals power supply deal with Cebu’s DEDON

Vivant Energy retail electricity supply arm COREnergy has signed a power supply agreement with DEDON Manufacturing, Inc., the Philippine production hub of one of the world’s top luxury outdoor furniture brands.

PH moves on World Bank fiscal review, tax reforms

The Philippine government said it will act on recommendations from the World Bank’s latest Public Finance Review, putting a sharper focus on broadening the tax base, improving revenue collection and ensuring that public spending translates into measurable gains for Filipinos.

BSP honors outstanding institutional partners in Mindanao 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized six distinguished institutional partners across Mindanao during the Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony held on September 28, 2026, wrapping up the central bank’s 2026 nationwide appreciation series. This recognition follows earlier ceremonies held for North Luzon in July, Head Office and South Luzon in August, and the Visayas in September.
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