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New Pru Life plan targets wealthy Filipino

Pru Life UK has introduced PRUWealth 10, a limited-time life insurance plan designed for affluent and high-net-worth Filipinos aged 55 to 65, offering a blend of guaranteed income, long-term coverage, and flexible access to cash value.

SM Hotels turn used linens into eco-friendly products

SM Hotels and Convention Centers, part of SM Prime Holdings Inc., on Thursday announced the recycling of more than 10,000 yards of used hotel linens through its sustainability initiative launched in 2024. The volume, equivalent to fabric for over 500 hotel rooms, demonstrates the environmental and social benefits of circular design.

St. Luke’s unveils blood cancer care service

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City officially launched its Blood Cancer Care Service on Wednesday, further strengthening its commitment to advanced, patient-centered cancer care.

Direct Travel acquires ATPI in global expansion deal

U.S.-based Direct Travel has acquired its longtime strategic partner ATPI, forming one of the world’s largest travel management companies with a combined annual travel volume exceeding $6 billion.

Ayala Land acquires New World Hotel Makati for P1.43B

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has acquired the New World Hotel Makati for approximately P1.43 billion, marking a key strategic move to expand its hospitality portfolio in the country’s premier financial and commercial district.

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ADB warns Philippine farms, infrastructure face rising coastal flood risks

The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.

Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
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