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IGF eyes technology to boost accountable giving

A new player in Philippine social finance expects that technology and tighter guardrails can fix the trust deficit in grassroots fundraising.

Podcasts go beyond soundbites, fuel global business thinking for Filipino entrepreneurs

Podcasts are no longer just background noise or quick-hit motivation. For many Filipino entrepreneurs, they’ve become a front-row seat to global business thinking — no plane ticket required.

Megawide scaled up for 4PH push

Megawide Construction Corp. is doubling down on industrialized housing, announcing plans to expand its precast facility to deliver on a 100,000-unit commitment under the government’s Expanded 4PH program.

Japan grants  ¥1.7B grant for high-tech rice hub in Isabela

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed a ¥1.7-billion grant to build a modern rice processing system in Isabela province to strengthen government rice buffer stocks.

AUB profit soars on lending, digital expansion

Asia United Bank posted a record 12 percent rise in net income to P12.7 billion in 2025, driven by a stronger commercial lending portfolio and improved operational efficiency.

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Maynilad 9-month profit rises 10% to P12.6B

Maynilad Water Services Inc. increased its net income by 10 percent to P12.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as higher billed water volume, improved network efficiency, and lower financing costs supported earnings despite elevated operating costs and inflationary pressures.

PEZA eyes 200 ecozones to draw investments to Luzon corridor

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is tapping 200 economic zones along the Luzon Economic Corridor to attract manufacturing and technology investments, as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s position in regional supply chains and turn the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas route into a more integrated industrial hub.

China Bank Jan-Sep profit climbs 12% to P22.6B

China Banking Corp. (China Bank) grew its nine-month net income by 12 percent to P22.6 billion in 2026, as stronger lending activity and wider interest margins boosted core banking revenues while asset quality remained stable.

Free modern jeepney rides offered on two Metro Manila routes

Commuters on two major Metro Manila routes can save on daily travel costs with free modern jeepney rides from November 5 to 14 under a joint initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) ahead of the Philippine-hosted ASEAN Summit.
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