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Globe champions climate action in Earth Hour drive

Telecommunications giant Globe reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility through a series of impactful climate initiatives aligned with this year’s Earth Hour and long-term biodiversity goals.

SmarTrade expands free trading education across Philippines in 2025

SmarTrade, in collaboration with global trading broker ATFX, is set to expand its nationwide trading education initiative in 2025, reinforcing the economic and commercial importance of financial literacy in the Philippines.

Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, Gone at 85

Asia’s Queen of Songs has sung her final encore, and we say with full hearts, “A Million Thanks to You,” Pilita Corrales.

2Q inflation forecast higher

Inflation, or the rate of change in prices, averaging below market consensus of 2.1 percent in March to only 1.8 percent instead, is forecast to rise in the second quarter to around 2.5 percent, according to analysts. This compares against actual first-quarter inflation averaging only 2.2 percent.

President Marcos launches ‘Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid’ in Mindanao

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday led the launch of the Department of Agriculture Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid (APP) program, a comprehensive initiative offering financial and technical assistance to eligible rice farmers.

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Major developers explore future Bilibid township project 

Some of the country’s largest property developers are signaling early interest in what could emerge as one of Metro Manila’s biggest urban redevelopment projects: the transformation of portions of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa into a mixed-use commercial and residential district.

Caltex widens network, reaches 600 Philippines stations

Chevron Philippines is accelerating the expansion of its retail fuel network as Caltex reached the 600-station mark nationwide following the opening of six new service stations in the first quarter of the year.

Manulife Philippines taps Manish Sangal to drive AI

Manulife Philippines has appointed Manish Sangal as deputy chief executive officer as the insurer strengthens its leadership team and accelerates its digital transformation strategy in the Philippine market.

BPI expands sustainability push beyond green finance 

Bank of the Philippine Islands is widening its sustainability agenda beyond environmental initiatives, ramping up support for underserved sectors, small businesses, and financial inclusion programs nationwide.
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