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Higher gold and silver prices boost Apex Mining income by 77%

Philippine-listed mining company Apex Mining Co. saw its net income surge 77 percent in 2025, reaching ₱7.66 billion, up from ₱4.32 billion in 2024.

PLDT Global launches faster digital remittance service for OFWs

PLDT Global Corporation has introduced a new digital remittance feature called ePadala under its Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo) platform, aimed at helping overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) send money home more quickly and easily.

DMCI profit drops 20% in 2025 amid weaker energy, cement losses

DMCI Holdings Inc. reported a 20 percent decline in net income in 2025, earning P15.1 billion compared to P19 billion the previous year, mainly due to weaker contributions from its energy business and losses in its cement segment.

Zimbabwe delegation visits PH to study tobacco industry

A delegation from the Zimbabwean government visited tobacco farms in the Philippines this month to learn about the country’s tobacco industry and explore possible cooperation.

Fortinet launches FortiOS 8.0 with AI and quantum-safe security features

Cybersecurity company Fortinet has announced the release of FortiOS 8.0, a new version of its operating system designed to improve network security and simplify IT management.

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EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.

Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.

Idle bamboo land offers opening for Philippine firms in $73B global market

The Philippines has plenty of bamboo-growing land. What it lacks is enough businesses turning the fast-growing grass into products worth considerably more than garden stakes and handicrafts.

Smart call-drop rate breaches NTC standard in Undas tests

Smart Communications recorded a 5.26 percent call-drop rate in government tests at Metro Manila bus terminals ahead of Undas, breaching the National Telecommunications Commission’s prescribed ceiling of less than 2 percent even as the regulator found generally strong mobile network performance.
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