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Skyro’s BNPL service expands nationwide with Paynamics as partner

Skyro, one of the Philippines' fastest-growing fintech companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Paynamics, a leading payment provider, to bring flexible and affordable Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options to a broader range of customers.

BSP, JICA seal deal for permanent credit scoring tool supporting SME growth

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and its partner the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to make permanent a jointly crafted program designed to facilitate ease of access to credit among small and medium enterprises (SME).

ACEN closes deal on Bangladesh solar farm project

ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, said that its joint venture, IBV ACEN Renewables Asia Pte. Ltd., has successfully closed the acquisition of a 49 percent stake in a 70-megawatt solar farm project in Bangladesh.

Meralco, PNP join forces to combat facility theft

The Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor better known as Meralco, has formalized a strategic partnership with the Philippine National Police to combat the increasing incidence of electricity distribution facility theft, which undermines the safety and reliability of the country’s power grid. 

DA Secretary seeks NFA powers to stabilize rice prices

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on lawmakers to restore the powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) to intervene in the...

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Blue chips signal medium-term PSEi opportunity 

The Philippine stock market remains cautiously constructive as investors weigh short-term macro headwinds against improving medium-term earnings visibility.

ADB offers $1.75 billion aid to PH amid Middle East crisis

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it is ready to provide up to $1.75 billion in additional financing to help the Philippines deal with the economic effects of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Globe posts strong 1Q 2026 growth as data drives 91% of revenues

Globe Telecom reported strong first-quarter 2026 earnings, with consolidated service revenues rising 5 percent year-on-year to P42 billion, marking its second-highest quarterly revenue performance on record.
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