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Filipinas punch ticket to 2027 FIFA World Cup

The Philippine women's national football team don’t do dull—and certainly not defeat for long. Shaking off a tense, chance-filled but scoreless first half, the Filipinas roared back from the break to dispatch Uzbekistan women's national football team, 2-0, and book a return trip to the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Gov’t slashes MRT 3, LRT 2 tickets by 50% starting March 23

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that all passengers of MRT-3 and LRT-2 will get a 50 percent fare discount starting Monday, March 23, 2026.

TP Philippines powers greener shift in BPOs 

TP Philippines is emerging as a leader in greening the country’s IT-BPM sector, showing how large-scale outsourcing can pair growth with environmental responsibility.

Haus Talk bonds debut, raise P1.8B strong 

Listed affordable housing developer Haus Talk, Inc. (HTI) raised P1.8 billion from its maiden bond listing on Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) after strong demand prompted an upsizing from the initial P1 billion offer.

BOI logs P4.8T investments, jobs surge 

The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved more than P4.8 trillion in investments and generated over 421,000 jobs during the first cycle of the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), with renewable energy projects dominating the pipeline.

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Proposed BNPP privatization risks leaving PH behind regional energy peers — advocates

The Department of Energy has confirmed the national government is open to selling the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, also referred to as the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant, to private investors, after a South Korean feasibility study found promise in reviving the long‑idle facility.

PhilPlans reminds Filipinos: Early memorial planning eases grief‑time financial strain

When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.

BDO Unibank logs steady earnings growth amid tough economic backdrop

BDO Unibank, Inc. reported a nine‑month 2026 net income of ₱63.6 billion, slightly higher than the ₱63.1 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, with a 13.1 percent return on equity reflecting the bank’s solid core business performance.

CBS expands home financing through three developer tie-ups

China Bank Savings (CBS) is expanding its home financing business through partnerships with three property developers, targeting growing residential markets in CALABARZON and Central Visayas as it seeks to widen access to homeownership.
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