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Tourism stays afloat amid global crosswinds

Philippine tourism proved more resilient than raw arrival figures suggest in 2025, cushioning the economy and protecting jobs despite mounting global and domestic pressures.

Hotel101 brings condotel model to Melbourne

Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., an asset-light, prop-tech hospitality platform and a subsidiary of listed DoubleDragon Corp., has signed definitive and binding agreements to develop a 766-room Hotel101 property in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district, marking a major milestone in its global expansion push.

Salesforce deepens ties with Philippine startups

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s leading AI-powered CRM company, has launched the Salesforce Startup Program in the Philippines, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s fast-expanding startup ecosystem.

New P1.5B bulk water plant to serve Bacolod

Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), a subsidiary of Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc., on Monday inaugurated its second water treatment plant, strengthening bulk water supply for Bacolod City and the neighboring municipality of Murcia.

BDO sells Dominion Holdings stake for P2.54B

BDO Unibank Inc. has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Monte Sur Equity Holdings Inc. for the sale of 1.51 billion shares, equivalent to a 70 percent stake, in Dominion Holdings Inc. (DHI), as the bank continues to streamline its corporate structure.

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SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.

Contract breathes new life into Makati’s Japanese green haven

Security Bank and MUFG Bank Manila have refreshed the Tsuruki-en (“Crane and Turtle”) Japanese Garden at Washington SyCip Park, returning a beloved nature retreat to the community.

Maxim rolls out emergency contact tool for drivers

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has rolled out a new feature letting driver-partners add emergency contacts within the app, offering them another reliable way to call for help. Drivers can select trusted people who will be alerted if an emergency arises.
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