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Wait there’s more! PSA says 25M Filipinos functionally illiterate

Despite widespread access to basic education, nearly 25 million Filipinos—or about one in every five people aged 10 to 64 years old—are still “not functionally literate,” according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Jollibee sizzles in Southeast Asia with 28% sales surge

Fast-food giant Jollibee reported strong growth in Southeast Asia in the first quarter this year, posting a robust 27.8 percent increase in systemwide sales outside its home market.

Gov’t circular paves way for greener LGUs and businesses

The Department of Energy (DOE) has welcomed the release of a memorandum by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) that advanced sustainable energy use across the country.

Ninja Van, Security Bank partner for MSMEs

Ninja Van Philippines and Security Bank Corp. have launched a strategic partnership aimed at empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.

T-bill yields fall further amid easing inflation

Yields on treasury bills continued their downward trend at Monday’s auction, driven by expectations of further monetary policy easing amid signs of cooling inflation. Investor...

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Cebu Pacific adds new fuel-efficient jet, advances fleet modernization and sustainabilty goals

Cebu Pacific (CEB) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo in Manila, the second of four such planes expected this year and part of a total seven NEO aircraft slated to join its fleet in 2026.

RL Commercial REIT remains open to third-party buys, prioritizes quality

RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR), the Gokongwei group’s real estate investment trust, is still open to acquiring properties from outside parties—though deals will depend on price, asset quality, management standards, and tenant mix, according to president and CEO Jericho P. Go.

Smart blocks over 955M scam text in 1Q 2026, steps up fight vs mobile fraud

Smart Communications, Inc. announced having blocked more than 955 million scam and phishing text messages and blacklisted nearly 200,000 numbers linked to fraud in the first three months of 2026, marking a major move to protect users from rising mobile-based crimes.

PAGCOR remits P5.67B dividend to government

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has received a P5.67-billion dividend remittance from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, boosting government coffers as the state seeks additional fiscal resources to cushion the economy from global uncertainties.
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