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Metro Manila cruise terminal plan gains momentum

The Philippine government and private sector are accelerating a joint push to position the country as a serious cruise tourism player, with plans for a dedicated cruise terminal in Metro Manila taking center stage.

Cebuana Lhuillier widens forex access nationwide

Cebuana Lhuillier is ramping up its foreign exchange services, aiming to make global currencies more accessible to Filipinos—especially overseas workers and international travelers—while cementing its role as a full-service financial provider.

Gilas women exit World Cup qualifier with statement win

“Au revoir,” said Gilas Pilipinas Women, and they made it ring less like a goodbye and more like a mic drop.

Aboitiz-Delgado becomes first woman president of Bankers Association of the Philippines

Ana Maria Aboitiz-Delgado, president and CEO of Union Bank of the Philippines, has been elected president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), becoming the first woman to lead the group in nearly 80 years.

Philippines weighs looser fuel rules

Facing volatile oil prices and rising energy security risks, the Philippine government is considering a temporary loosening of fuel standards to widen supply sources and ease costs.

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MICC seeks return of ancestral lands to Indigenous control

The Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) is seeking to restore Indigenous Peoples’ control over ancestral lands after mining companies complete their operations and rehabilitation obligations, putting post-mining land rights at the center of proposed reforms.

Eala’s double faults prove costly in Toray

In tennis, sometimes the difference between victory and defeat is just one point. For Alex Eala, it was a double fault at precisely the wrong moment.

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.
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