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ADB: digitalization key to tackling inequality in Asia-Pacific

Digital transformation holds the potential to significantly reduce persistent economic inequality across Asia and the Pacific, but governments must act to close digital divides in infrastructure, access, and skills, according to a new report released today by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during its annual meeting in Milan.

Palay output in 1Q up 0.3%, sets new yield record

Palay production in the first quarter of the year rose by 0.3 percent, reaching 4.7 million metric tons, with yields setting a new record high.

EastWest Bank reports P1.8-B 1Q 2025 net income on strong consumer lending

East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) posted net income of P1.8 billion for the first quarter of 2025, sustaining its growth momentum on the back of robust consumer lending and disciplined cost management.

SEC launches digital platforms, data center to boost ease of doing business

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled on Tuesday its fourth wave of digital initiatives, launching six new digital platforms and a modern data center aimed at streamlining regulatory processes and enhancing service delivery as part of its commitment to improving the ease of doing business in the Philippines.

DICT, COMELEC launch 24/7 threat monitoring center to safeguard 2025 elections

In a landmark display of interagency cooperation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) have jointly launched a 24/7 Threat Monitoring Center aimed at preserving the integrity of the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.

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PH, Australia mark 80 years of ties, WWII friendship

Quezon Memorial Shrine lit up in Australia’s green and gold last Friday to celebrate Philippines–Australia Friendship Day and 80 years of formal diplomatic relations. A groundbreaking was also held for a new historical marker from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, recognizing Australia’s wartime support for President Manuel L. Quezon and his government.

Chasing waterfalls, vibes in Misamis Oriental 

Summer in Misamis Oriental begins the moment the plane lands at Laguindingan International Airport.

Home Credit boosts employee financial welness amid resilience gap

While financial literacy among Filipino adults rose to 74 percent in 2025 (up from 69 percent in 2021), only 30 percent have enough savings for emergencies, per the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey.

Lenovo posts record annual results, AI becomes key growth driver

Lenovo Group reported its strongest full-year performance ever for fiscal 2025/26, with total revenue hitting US$83.1 billion—up 20 percent year-on-year—and adjusted net income rising 42 percent to US$2 billion.
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