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Binalot eyes overseas comeback, provincial expansion

Binalot Foods Corp., the fast-casual brand famed for meals wrapped in banana leaves, is sharpening its growth playbook as it deepens its Philippine footprint and eyes a return to overseas markets.

BOI approvals surge toward P1T on green push

The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved P977 billion worth of investment projects year to date, signaling robust investor confidence and reinforcing the Philippines’ push to become a regional hub for smart and sustainable investments.

LFM buys Makati land for P1.1 billion

LFM Properties Corp. said it has bought a 918-square meter parcel of land in Salcedo Village, Makati, for P1.1 billion, excluding value-added tax.

DOTr orders more ships for Lucena–Romblon route amid holiday rush

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to speed up the deployment of additional passenger ships at Lucena ports to uuuaddress the growing number of travelers heading to Romblon for Christmas.

DepEd, optometrists launch national vision screening for kindergarten learners

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. (IPAO) have launched the National Vision Screening Program (NVSP), which requires vision checks for all kindergarten learners nationwide.

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ICS, PSA integrate nat’l ID into CreditMo for faster, safer credit access

Island Credit Solution (ICS) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have formalized a partnership linking the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) to CreditMo, making ICS the first Special Accessing Entity and credit bureau partner successfully integrated with the system. For consumers, verifying identity to access credit information is now one quick step using the National ID, replacing the earlier multi-document process. Checks run directly against the National ID database, cutting fraud risk and protecting personal credit data.

BIR rolls out eARMS to tighten tax collection, eases delinquencies settlement 

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out a new digital system nationwide aimed at tightening the collection of delinquent taxes while making it easier for taxpayers to verify and settle outstanding obligations.

Skyro expands Philippine fintech rewards with cashback

Securities and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro is broadening its Philippine financial services offering with a customizable cashback program designed to give eligible customers greater flexibility over everyday spending.

Globe logs 1,245 cable theft cases, calls for united national action to protect vital connectivity

Globe is sounding the alarm on surging cable and network equipment theft, reporting 1,245 pilferage incidents as of September 2026, and urgently calling for coordinated action from government down to the barangays to stop the damage.
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