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VinFast targets Philippine e-scooter lead with savings pitch

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is betting that lower ownership costs, rather than sticker prices, will convince Filipino riders to switch from gasoline-powered motorcycles as it races to establish itself as the country's leading electric scooter brand.

SB19’s historic Lollapalooza debut turns Philippines into front row

Who says you need a plane ticket to feel the rush of a global music festival? When SB19 stepped onto the Lollapalooza stage in Chicago, history was made. When thousands of Filipinos gathered before sunrise to watch it together, history became a nationwide block party.

Business sentiment bounces back as companies plan expansion and hiring

Businesses around the country turned significantly more optimistic in June this year, setting the stage for stronger economic growth as companies plan to expand operations and hire more workers over the coming year.

FDC Misamis inks 2yr, 20-MW supply deal with COREnergy 

FDC Misamis Power Corporation has agreed to feed 20 megawatts of power to COREnergy for the next two years, a deal that pushes more Mindanao-generated electricity into the hands of businesses nationwide as the country's retail power market keeps widening.

Gov’t files record 105 expropriation cases for NSCR

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) have filed 105 expropriation cases for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)—the most ever filed for a single infrastructure project by the agency.

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PEZA investments double to P216.5B in eight months

Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.

KairoTech, Packworks launch sari-sari retail media network

KairoTech and Packworks are developing a retail media network built around the Philippines’ ubiquitous sari-sari stores, creating a potential new advertising channel that links digital campaigns with consumer activity in local communities.

Converge backs Cebu MSMEs in TikTok Shop expansion

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is extending digital support to Cebu entrepreneurs as government and industry partners seek to help micro, small, and medium enterprises turn social commerce into a sustainable growth channel.

SEC warns public vs fake Facebook pages impersonating Just Smile Lending Corp.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.
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