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St. Luke’s Global City expands services, cuts waiting time

The St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City has expanded its imaging services with five advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, reducing long waiting times for patients and improving access to diagnostic care.

BanKo pumps P23.7B into micro-businesses

BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., the microfinance unit of Bank of the Philippine Islands, continued to expand financial services for underserved Filipinos, particularly self-employed micro-entrepreneurs, in 2025.

Boomi expands platform to boost trusted AI and data use 

Data activator Boomi has introduced new features to its enterprise platform designed to help businesses better manage and use data for artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and automation.

AI powers Globe’s push to connect every Filipino, CEO says

Carl Cruz, president and CEO of Globe Telecom, highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the company and expanding digital access in the Philippines during the Mobile World Congress 2026.

SM Prime expands Mindanao retail footprint

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is continuing its expansion in Mindanao, opening SM City Zamboanga on March 20 as its 90th mall nationwide and eighth in the country’s southern region.

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Japan tightens in flight battery rules over risks

Japan is set to impose stricter limits on mobile batteries carried by air travelers, joining a growing global push to curb fire hazards linked to lithium-ion powered devices.

Food prices hold steady despite higher fuel costs

Food prices have remained broadly stable despite rising fuel costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, suggesting that adequate supply is helping cushion the impact of higher logistics expenses.

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.
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