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PNB launched P3B Sustainability Bond Offer

Philippine National Bank (PNB), the country’s eighth-largest lender by assets, is set to raise at least P3 billion through a dual-tranche, peso-denominated sustainability bond...

MPIC may sell stake in LRT-1 due to ongoing losses

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is considering selling its stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), operator of the LRT Line 1, as the business continues to lose money.

GSIS mobile app surpasses 2M users

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced that its mobile app, GSIS Touch, has reached over two million registered users, covering a large portion of its 2.7 million members and pensioners.

Dr. George Yang opens 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Biñan, Laguna

McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang has opened the 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Poblacion, Biñan, Laguna, through Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines.

ESA and partners achieve successful 5G satellite connectivity trial

The European Space Agency (ESA), together with MediaTek, Eutelsat, Airbus Defence and Space, Sharp, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), and Rohde & Schwarz, has completed the world’s first successful test of 5G-advanced non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology over low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

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BIR September collection hits P203.58B, up 11%

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said tax collection in September reached P203.58 billion, an 11 percent increase from the P183.53 billion generated in the same month last year.

BSP, global partners hold 6th International Research Fair in Cebu

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), together with the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee, staged the 6th International Research Fair on October 6–7, 2026, bringing together top experts and policymakers from around the world to tackle key issues shaping today’s evolving economic landscape.

PCC imposes record ₱1.76-B fine on onion cartel

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76-billion fine on six onion trading businesses and their responsible officers for alleged anti-competitive conduct, with possible criminal prosecution to follow subject to evaluation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Taway wins new term to advance ₱30-B APECO investments

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) chief executive Gil G. Taway IV has secured another three-year term, with the agency under pressure to turn its P30-billion investment pipeline into operating projects, new jobs and infrastructure in Aurora province.
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