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MPIC defers LRT-1 stake sale as gov’t settles obligations

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has put on hold plans to sell its stake in the operator of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) following what it described as encouraging progress by the government in settling long-standing contractual obligations.

Tanza emerges as a growth hub in Cavite, attracting families and businesses

Tanza, a coastal town in northwestern Cavite, is steadily transforming into one of the province’s emerging growth centers, driven by improved infrastructure, rising connectivity, and a steady pace of urban development.

PNB posts strong 2025 growth, digital gains soar

Philippine National Bank recorded a consolidated net income of P25.3 billion in 2025, marking a 20 percent increase from the prior year and boosting return on equity to 11.1 percent, up 70 basis points. The performance reflects strong core business results, disciplined cost management, and operational efficiency across its lending, deposit, and fee-generating activities.

IBPAP Pushes Cybercrime Law Overhaul

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines is urging lawmakers to amend the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, warning that regulatory bottlenecks...

Globe Business launches AI-powered cloud contact center for enterprises

Globe Business has introduced the Globe Omnichannel Cloud Contact Center (GOCCC), a new AI-powered platform developed in partnership with Call Center Studio. The launch was announced during Globe’s first-quarter Blueprint media briefing and signals the company’s push to provide more advanced digital tools to local businesses.

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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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