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URC names Karen Ong as new CMO

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has appointed Karen Ong as its new chief marketing officer, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its brand presence and accelerating growth across Southeast Asia.

Trump resets deadline on new tariffs to August 1

US President Donald Trump sent markets into a swirl on Tuesday by announcing a fresh deadline for imposing higher tariffs on imports. 

BDO launches P5B green bonds, strengthens funding

BDO Unibank, Inc. is launching a peso‑denominated Fixed‑Rate Sustainability Bond offering with a minimum issue size of P5 billion, the fourth such issuance of the country’s largest lender by assets controlled by the Sy Group. 

Converge reshapes board after Lim appointed SEC chief

The recent appointment of lawyer Francis Lim as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to reverberate across publicly listed companies, with Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. announcing board and leadership changes in response.

DA chief to undergo medical procedure; will take 2-week leave

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is taking a two-week medical leave that starts today, 9 July, to undergo a procedure he has deferred since beginning his public service career in November 2023.

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US agencies boost Luzon Corridor infrastructure drive 

The US government is stepping up support for the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, signaling faster development along the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and enhanced opportunities for American investment.

 Emperador posts rising profit amid global headwinds 

Emperador Inc., the liquor manufacturing arm of billionaire Andrew Tan, delivered a strong start to 2026, posting a net profit of P1.9 billion, up 4.5 percent year-on-year, despite a turbulent global economy. 

FEU allots P734M for growth, expansion projects

Far Eastern University (FEU) said that its board of trustees has approved setting aside P733.7 million from retained earnings to fund capital expenditures and expansion initiatives.

Clark readies for high-tech boom amid Pax Silica

Clark is positioning itself as a prime hub for high-technology industries, leveraging its existing semiconductor, logistics, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) said. 
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