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SM Hotels expands PRiMO loyalty program for MICE

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. is expanding its PRiMO loyalty and recognition program as it seeks to deepen relationships with corporate clients and drive repeat business in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions market.

Vietjet to launch Clark–Ho Chi Minh City flights Nov. 10, boosting Luzon’s international connectivity

Vietjet will start direct flights between Clark International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, beginning November 10, 2026, Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp. announced Wednesday.

Third NSCR trainset arrives, keeping flagship railway project on track for 2027 partial launch

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed Wednesday that the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) program remains on schedule, as another key rolling stock unit arrived in the Philippines.

Globe inveils latest Blueprint: Personalized connectivity, rewards and lifestyle brands

Globe has launched its latest edition of The Blueprint this August, rolling out new technologies, strategic partnerships and enhanced customer experiences designed to make every digital interaction more meaningful, convenient and tailored to individual needs. Building on two earlier 2026 editions that centered on connectivity as a foundation for work, learning, earning and staying connected, this latest phase shifts focus from simple access to unlocking greater value—through easier service access, relevant offers, added benefits and experiences built around what customers truly enjoy.

Over 1,000 Southern Leyte students join BSP-backed financial inclusion drive, 528 new accounts opened

More than 1,000 students took part in an onboarding event for the Youth Financial Inclusion Initiative held on 20 August 2026 at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod, Southern Leyte, where 528 transaction accounts were successfully opened. Led by Visayas-based Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, this marked the second account-opening drive in the region under the Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors Program, building on the inaugural August 2025 activity that registered 551 new accounts at the same institution.

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Fuel cost drops after weeks of steep hikes

Fuel prices will finally go down this week following three consecutive weeks of sharp increases, a top industry official confirmed Sunday.

SEC shuts down illegal investment operations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease-and-desist orders against three entities for illegally soliciting investments from the public without proper registration or license.

Mynt’s strong investor lineup backs GCash’s solid long-term fundamentals

Mynt Inc.’s roster of more than 20 local and foreign institutional investors for its P92.32 billion initial public offering underscores the firm’s strong long-term fundamentals. The lineup includes major international names making their first such commitments in the Philippines or Southeast Asia, signaling deep confidence in GCash and the country’s digital economy.

Everybody is a scout

There is a particular moment in every Filipino basketball game when somebody on the sidelines becomes a coach. It does not matter if the game is in the PBA, UAAP, NBA, or a barangay court with one hoop, a cracked backboard, and a dog wandering underneath it. Somebody always knows what the team should be doing. “Pass!” “Box out!” “Take the shot!” “Why is he still playing?” It is not necessarily criticism. It is participation.
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