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Broker board term limits gain strong backing

Leading Philippine business groups have thrown their weight behind the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to impose term limits on broker directors of securities exchanges, calling it a timely governance reform aimed at bolstering investor confidence and market integrity.

Filipinas punch ticket to 2027 FIFA World Cup

The Philippine women's national football team don’t do dull—and certainly not defeat for long. Shaking off a tense, chance-filled but scoreless first half, the Filipinas roared back from the break to dispatch Uzbekistan women's national football team, 2-0, and book a return trip to the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Gov’t slashes MRT 3, LRT 2 tickets by 50% starting March 23

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that all passengers of MRT-3 and LRT-2 will get a 50 percent fare discount starting Monday, March 23, 2026.

TP Philippines powers greener shift in BPOs 

TP Philippines is emerging as a leader in greening the country’s IT-BPM sector, showing how large-scale outsourcing can pair growth with environmental responsibility.

Haus Talk bonds debut, raise P1.8B strong 

Listed affordable housing developer Haus Talk, Inc. (HTI) raised P1.8 billion from its maiden bond listing on Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) after strong demand prompted an upsizing from the initial P1 billion offer.

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Shorter crops, stronger roots: salt-tough rice, wheat

New research published in Molecular Plant, a partner journal of Cell Press, suggests that Green Revolution varieties aren’t just high-yielding, they are also better equipped to handle salty soils. That is a big deal, considering roughly 20 percent of the world’s cultivated land is affected by salinity, a creeping problem that stunts growth and cuts yields.

CCPI to host fully booked ECOMP-P5 conference with top national leaders

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) will hold its ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference, titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” featuring prominent leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.

Metrobank wins top honors again at PDS Awards

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reinforced its dominance in the country’s financial markets after clinching top honors once again at the Philippine Dealing System Annual Awards held March 26 at Makati Diamond Hotel.

Cebu Airport recognized for regional service excellence

Travel through the Philippines’ central gateway continues to evolve as passenger experience becomes a key measure of airport performance across Asia-Pacific.
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