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    Globe pushes digital inclusion in Tawi-Tawi with 2,000 new cell sites

    Globe Telecom reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion and infrastructure development during the Digital Bayanihan event in Tawi-Tawi, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

    Marcos, Romualdez trust ratings up; Duterte, Escudero slip

    President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez posted gains in public trust and performance ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte and Senate President Chiz Escudero saw significant declines, according to OCTA Research’s 2nd Quarter 2025 “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) survey.

    Clark accelerates development drive backing PBBM’s vision

    The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) announced progress on major infrastructure and development initiatives aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), supporting key national priorities in agriculture, health, education, and sports development. The President is also known by his initials PBBM.

    GMA Network triples 1H net income to P2B

    GMA Network Inc., the Philippines’ leading broadcast company, posted a strong financial performance in the first half of 2025, with net income surging more than threefold year-on-year to P2.0 billion.

    National ID integrated with SBCorp App for MSME loans

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has integrated its National ID authentication services with the Small Business Corporation’s (SBCorp) mobile application for loan applications of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

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    PH-Korea tourism ties boosted under familiarization trip

    The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Korea, hosted a familiarization trip from August 17 to 23, 2025, spotlighting Palawan and Cebu as top destinations for South Korean tourists.

    Megaworld reinvests P2.21B in MREIT projects

    Megaworld Corp., the property arm of billionaire Andrew Tan, announced it will reinvest P2.21 billion into township development projects under its real estate investment trust (REIT) vehicle, MREIT Inc. The move follows the sale of 168.6 million MREIT common shares, averaging P13.28 per share, which generated the reinvestment proceeds.

    PH, Singapore begin talks to update 1977 tax pact

    The Philippines and Singapore have officially launched negotiations to modernize their 1977 Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), aiming to align the decades-old treaty with current global economic conditions and deepen bilateral investment ties.

    Megawide launches P2B share buyback program

    Megawide Corp. has joined the growing list of Philippine listed firms initiating share buyback programs, announcing a P2 billion plan to repurchase its common shares on the open market. 
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