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Grab, MOVE IT launch fuel relief for drivers

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Ride-hailing giant Grab and motorcycle taxi platform MOVE IT have rolled out an emergency support program for drivers as surging fuel prices threaten the earnings of thousands of transport workers across the Philippines.

Philippines eyes US-led Pax Silica, critical minerals pact with Canada

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The Philippines is seeking to join the US-led Pax Silica Initiative while exploring a critical minerals partnership with Canada, as Manila steps up efforts to position itself in emerging supply chains tied to artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.

Philippines urges ASEAN investment certainty amid geopolitical uncertainties

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The Philippines on Friday urged fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to reinforce policy stability and cooperation across the region, warning that rising geopolitical tensions are increasingly shaping investment flows and economic confidence.

Housing compliance deadline extended until November

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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has granted private developers more time to meet their socialized housing obligations, extending the compliance deadline to Nov. 30, 2026, as global economic pressures ripple into the Philippine property sector.

PH, Asian Institute of Technology launch 5-year partnership on agricultural innovation

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The Philippine government and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have launched a five-year partnership aimed at boosting agricultural innovation, training experts, and strengthening food security in the Philippines.
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Nearly 1M ‘vulnerable’ Filipinos buy P20 rice in September

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Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.

Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

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Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

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

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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

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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.
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