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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 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.

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.

Megaworld is accelerating its hospitality expansion, targeting nearly 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032 as it moves deeper into some of the Philippines’ fastest-growing tourism destinations, including Palawan and Ilocos Norte.

MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Meralco led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has officially partnered with Big Ben Group to provide stable, cost‑effective power to the company’s manufacturing facilities in Pulilan, Bulacan.