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    Eala brings the heat in Dubai, fueled by promise of pansit

    In a city that loves a late-night spectacle, Alex Eala delivered prime-time drama with extra spice.

    US firms eye Philippine growth

    The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York has launched the 2026 US Business Mission to the Philippines, pitching July’s inbound trip as a prime entry point for American companies chasing Southeast Asia expansion.

    SM Prime balances debt, expansion funding

    SM Prime Holdings Inc., the listed property flagship of the Sy Group, is lining up a balanced funding strategy for 2026, zeroing in on refinancing maturing obligations while bankrolling its flagship Bay City Reclamation Project.

    Direct flights from India set to double Indian tourist arrivals this year, DOT confirms

    Direct flights from India to the Philippines, offered by carriers such as Philippine Airlines, are expected to double the number of Indian visitors to 200,000 this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday.

    Figaro Group brews strong Q4 gains

    Figaro Coffee Group Inc. ended 2025 with solid fourth quarter results, delivering double digit growth in earnings as store expansion and a favorable product mix offset weaker same store sales.

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    Jollibee subsidiary acquires Korea’s leading hot pot chain

    Jollibee Foods Corporation’s subsidiary, Jolli‑K Co., Ltd., will fully acquire All Day Fresh Co., Ltd., the operator of South Korea’s top hot pot brand, Shabu All Day, in a deal valued at around US$87 million.

    Lender reports higher gains in customer satisfaction

    Security Bank reported higher customer satisfaction in 2025 after streamlining key services and expanding digital options.

    SM honored for going beyond plastic law compliance

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has awarded the SM Group for its strong support of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program aimed at cutting plastic waste.

    MPower expands retail aggregation deal with Mr. Freeze

    MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has expanded its partnership with Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. by enrolling four more ice plants under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
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