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New BSP rule opens more investment doors for OFWs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revised its investment regulations to allow greater participation by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in retirement-focused funds, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s private pension system and capital markets.

EEI transfers Cavite assets for shares

Listed construction and engineering firm EEI Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved the transfer of training facilities in Tanza, Cavite—valued at P164 million—to its wholly owned subsidiary, EEI Training Academy Corp., in exchange for shares under a tax-free property-for-share swap.

Apple shares soar on frenzy over iPhone 17

Shares of Apple Inc. surged to a record high on Monday, driven by strong early demand for its newly released iPhone 17 across key markets in China and the US.

PH among SEA hotspots for industrial malware — Kaspersky

The Philippines remains one of Southeast Asia’s top hotspots for industrial malware attacks, according to a new report presented at the Kaspersky Industrial Cybersecurity Conference (KICS) 2025. 

PhilCare lists essential for earthquake survival

In the wake of recent earthquake tremors across Metro Manila and nearby provinces, leading HMO provider PhilCare is calling on Filipino families to prepare emergency go bags to improve survival chances in the critical 72 hours following a major quake.

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BOC-Batangas sets monthly collection record at P24.54B

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Batangas collected a record P24.54 billion in September 2026, exceeding its monthly revenue target by P1.898 billion as the port sustained above-target collections through the third quarter.

Globe: Plan connectivity early for future-ready communities

Globe is calling on property developers to factor connectivity into the very first design stages of new projects, rather than working out network needs once construction is underway. Planning ahead avoids costly retrofits and redesigns, while ensuring homes, commercial spaces, and estates are fully digital-ready the moment people move in.

DENR ramps up watershed, forest protection to beat El Niño water crunch

Forests keep water flowing even through extended dry spells — and that natural shield is getting a major boost as El Niño looms. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding forest patrols and accelerating reforestation across critical watersheds to help forests hold water, control stream flow, cut soil erosion, and recharge aquifers.

Southlinks earns BERDE 5 stars, offers greener metro living 

In property development, green credentials can help sell a dream. Southlinks Estate now has five stars to back up the pitch—but turning a sustainable masterplan into a sustainable neighbourhood is the harder part.
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