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State Street to open new Manila office in 2H

State Street Corp. said it will open a new office in Manila in the second half of 2026, marking a major expansion of the global financial services firm’s Asia-Pacific operations.

PLDT pushes sustainable growth beyond connectivity services

PLDT Inc. is accelerating its transformation from a telecommunications provider into a technology-driven company, betting on artificial intelligence, network resilience, and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term growth while balancing profitability with environmental and social commitments.

Philippines seeks Japan trade review, CPTPP support

The Philippines is aiming to advance discussions on a potential review of its trade agreement with Japan while seeking Tokyo’s backing for Manila’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.

Direct flights to spur Philippines-China tourism surge

The Philippines is set to gain a fresh boost in tourism and economic activity as Chinese carriers expand direct flights to Manila, strengthening both business links and people-to-people exchanges.

Maxicare widens healthcare access for Filipino workers

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation. is expanding its digital and clinic-based healthcare network as it seeks to address widening healthcare access gaps among Filipino workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.

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Security Bank clinches top honors at Asian Banker Fintech Awards 2026

Security Bank has won two major awards at The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026.

Swiss dental giant expands Batangas facility

The Philippines is strengthening its credentials as a hub for high-value manufacturing after Swiss dental technology firm Ivoclar Vivadent expanded its local operations with a new production facility in Batangas, signaling continued foreign investor confidence in the country’s skilled workforce and industrial base.

FDA digitized food registration, cuts red tape

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping up its digital overhaul with a new online registration platform for processed food products, a move aimed at reducing paperwork, speeding up approvals, and strengthening regulatory oversight across the food sector.

DTI closes loopholes, tighten cement quality rules

The government is tightening its grip on cement quality control, rolling out stricter certification requirements aimed at preventing substandard imports from reaching construction sites before passing mandatory inspections.
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