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Marcos moves to repatriate Zaldy Co

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is taking all legal steps to secure the return of former Ako-Bicol partylist congressman Zaldy Co, who was apprehended in Prague last week and remains under Czech custody. Marcos said he has directed the Departments of Justice and Foreign Affairs to coordinate with Czech authorities and deploy a high-level team to oversee proceedings, stressing that extradition follows strict legal processes. “We will bring Zaldy Co home and we will do so in accordance with the law,” he said, adding the former lawmaker will answer to the Filipino people.

Loan growth drives BPI Q1 profit, margin gains

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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid start to 2026, with first-quarter net income rising to P16.9 billion, up 1.7 percent year-on-year and 4.9 percent quarter-on-quarter, supported by stronger lending, wider margins, and resilient fee income.

Lopez feud sparks fight over costly poison pill

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A widening family rift inside Lopez Inc. is escalating into a high-stakes corporate battle over provisions that could force listed power generation firm First Gen Corp. to sell key energy assets at a steep discount, potentially wiping out nearly P24 billion in value.

Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 to showcase real-world tech applications

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The Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will take place from June 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, highlighting how blockchain technology is now being used in real-world systems.

BPI flags limited risk amid Middle East tensions

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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), said the lender is closely tracking the escalating crisis in the...
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Radisson RED debuts in Cebu with bold flair

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CLI Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality arm of Visayas-based Cebu Landmasters Inc., has opened Radisson RED Cebu Mandaue, marking the entry of the Radisson RED brand into the Philippines and expanding its hospitality portfolio.

Subic hub powers Philippines’ fuel security drive

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Subic Bay’s fuel infrastructure is moving to the forefront of the Philippines’ campaign to fortify energy logistics, as new diesel imports signal a more assertive push to build buffer stocks and shield the economy from global supply shocks.

Romualdez breaks silence, rejects scapegoat role

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Leyte congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez vowed he will not be a scapegoat in the flood control controversy, opening his records and challenging critics to “follow the evidence.” Ending weeks of silence, the former House Speaker released his affidavit and documents, insisting he has nothing to hide and has fully cooperated. He dismissed corruption claims as “absurd,” stressing budgets are collectively crafted while project execution lies with the executive, urging investigators to pursue accountability across the entire chain, not convenient targets.

DA urges more agri truckers to sign up for free toll program

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more agricultural transporters to register for its free tollway program, aimed at keeping food supply steady and prices low during the ongoing national energy emergency.
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