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Philippines to unlock financing, markets for ASEAN MSMEs

The Philippines will launch five regional initiatives to expand financing, market access, mentorship, and digital support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it hosts the ASEAN MSME Summit on Sept. 21 in Pasay City.

MaxiLife rebrands as Maxicare Insurance in healthcare push

MaxiLife has rebranded as Maxicare Insurance as the Maxicare Group moves to integrate healthcare services with life and financial protection, expanding beyond its traditional health maintenance organization (HMO) business.

When 16 becomes a constitutional question

A Constitution is not a calculator. Yet when constitutional questions become uncomfortable, there is always a temptation to reach for one.

Zamboanga’s 25-year-old bamboo grove: A living gift grown for generations to come 

Planted years ago with no way of knowing who would one day find shade, strength or shelter beneath its fronds, a one-hectare bamboo grove at the Pasonanca Natural Park has grown into a quiet, resilient legacy for the future.

Mary Mediatrix advances local neurosurgery in Batangas

For Filipinos facing serious neurological conditions, finding timely, specialized care often poses a greater challenge than the illness itself. Many lack access to properly equipped hospitals and skilled neurosurgeons, a gap highlighted by recent workforce data.

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Philippine bamboo venture joins ASEAN inclusive business awards

A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 nationwide via community pop-ups

Globe’s 917 GDay 2026 “Love Overload” runs September–October across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing festivities closer to neighborhoods and local events. Pop-ups are set for Quezon City, General Trias, Cebu, Lucena, Bacolod and Angeles City, aligning with the Siomai Festival, MassKara Festival and Tigtigan celebrations. CMO KD Dizon said the tour aims to deliver customer appreciation through accessible, community-centered moments.

Davao farmers rise from low-value crops to global cacao acclaim 

Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.

One Meralco Foundation supports 300 San Juan pupils

More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.
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