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Funds Flow Fast: MRT-3  upgrade accelerates 

The Department of Finance (DOF) has officially greenlit fresh fundings to revitalize the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), signaling a bold leap forward for commuter convenience and urban mobility.

Insurer widens financial wellness drive to Filipino seafarer community

Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurance company, has partnered with Seafaring Family International (SeaFam) to promote financial wellness among Filipino seafarers and their families.

BSP raises cash withdrawal threshold to ₱1 million

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has increased the cash withdrawal threshold that triggers enhanced due diligence (EDD) from ₱500,000 to ₱1 million, effective under BSP Circular No. 1230 issued on February 27, 2026.

Maynilad eyes 20% NRW via P7.7B push

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is stepping up efforts to cut water losses, targeting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) levels of 25 percent by 2027 and 20 percent by 2030. The move aligns with regulatory commitments and long-term goals for reliable, sustainable service in Metro Manila’s West Zone.

BSP highlights wildlife on new banknotes

In celebration of World Wildlife Day, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is featuring the country’s unique wildlife and flora on its new First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series, emphasizing Filipinos’ role as stewards of nature.

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GMA seeks analog‑TV shutdown delay, cites unresolved viewer aid plan

GMA Network Inc. has filed a request with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to push back the scheduled analog television shutdown, saying key rules for a government support program meant to protect households are still not in place.

Business, labor groups push supply diversification amid China tensions

Philippine business and labor groups are urging the government to reduce the country’s exposure to China by diversifying suppliers, expanding trade links and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, warning that diplomatic friction can quickly become an economic problem.

More MRT‑3 trains roll out ahead of holiday rush; EDSA Busway upgrades also underway

The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.

DOT taps BINI, Alden to turn fandom into tourism

The Department of Tourism is tapping the drawing power of BINI and actor Alden Richards to promote Philippine destinations, linking pop culture with regional diplomacy, heritage and cycling tourism.
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