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VP Sara impeached

With an overwhelming majority, members of the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. A total of 215 lawmakers—two-thirds of the...

Rice price deflation brings relief to consumers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday expressed optimism that the deflation in rice prices seen in January will continue, thanks to strategic measures the government has taken to stabilize the cost of the staple.

NEA, DepEd bring solar power to 1,500 off-grid schools

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have launched a partnership to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in over 1,500 schools lacking reliable power. The project aims to provide sustainable energy to schools in underserved regions, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Palawan, North Cotabato, and Sulu.

BDO, Visa launch exclusive BDO Visa Signature in Manila

BDO Unibank, Inc. and Visa have unveiled the BDO Visa Signature credit card, offering affluent Filipino travelers a range of exclusive benefits at a special launch event at Grand Hyatt Manila Tuesday night.

CCPI backs Senate Bill 2826 strengthening mining sector

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) on Wednesday voiced strong support for Senate Bill 2826, the "Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Act," calling it essential for the country’s economic development.

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Metrobank raises online time deposit rates to up to 5%

Metrobank has increased the interest rate of its online time deposit (OTD) product to as much as 5 percent per annum, offering customers higher returns on their savings.

ABS-CBN 1 Q revenue falls amid weak ad spending

ABS-CBN Corporation reported a slowdown in its Content Production and Distribution business in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker advertising demand and the absence of major entertainment events that boosted earnings a year earlier.

BOC fast-tracks digital customs overhaul by 2027

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up its digital transformation drive, expanding its Super Green Lane program and targeting the full modernization of its Electronic-to-Mobile (E2M) system by 2027 to boost trade efficiency and tighten border security.

McDonald’s opens first store at Ascenda estate

Ascenda, Ayala Land’s 204-hectare mixed-use estate in Toril, Davao City, has marked a key milestone in its development with the opening of McDonald’s Ascenda, the estate’s first commercial locator along the Maharlika Highway.
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