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Young Filipino builds path to financial independence through smart borrowing

Many young Filipinos want to live independently and improve their lifestyle, but daily expenses such as rent and bills often slow progress toward bigger goals.

DENR finalizes draft national framework to guide flood risk reduction

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has completed a draft National Flood Management Framework aimed at setting a unified, long-term policy direction for reducing flood risks nationwide.

Ubukata signals shift to higher-value manufacturing

Japanese firm Ubukata Philippine Electric Corporation is reinforcing the Philippines’ ambition to move up the manufacturing value chain, as it sets up export-oriented production of safety switches and electrical control equipment in Batangas.

Aboitiz deepens feed play with Diasham

Aboitiz Foods, the food group of listed investment holding company Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., has completed the acquisition of Singapore-based Diasham Resources Pte. Ltd., strengthening its specialty nutrition portfolio and expanding its animal health and manufacturing capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

GCash turns crypto confusion into clicks

Crypto curiosity is running hot in the Philippines. Nearly everyone has heard of it, more than half are thinking about investing this year, and yet many Filipinos still freeze at the starting line—intrigued, but unsure where to begin. The problem isn’t interest. It’s confidence.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

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.
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