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Asian Terminals Inc. marks 40 years as driver of Philippine trade and growth

This July, Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) celebrates four decades of service as one of the country’s leading port and logistics operators, tracing its roots back to its establishment in 1986.

Philippines champions digital inclusion for ASEAN’s smallest businesses 

The Philippines is pushing for a more inclusive digital economy across Southeast Asia, arguing that the region's digital transformation will fall short unless it creates tangible opportunities for the millions of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that form the backbone of ASEAN economies.

System loss: who should foot the bill? 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s proposal to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and remove system loss charges from electricity bills is a political winner. After all, who wants to pay for power that never reaches the socket?

Higher airfares expected in early August as CAB approves fuel surcharge hike

Air travelers will pay more for flights from August 1 to 15 after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the allowed passenger and cargo fuel surcharges to Level 13, up from Level 8 that was in place from July 16 to 31.

BSP clarifies digital transfer fee rules as financial institutions comply with new guidelines 

Most banks, e-wallet providers, and electronic money issuers (EMIs) have successfully aligned their operations with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 1238.

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NNIC remits P78B to government, invests P6.8B in NAIA overhaul

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has remitted P78 billion to the national government and poured P6.8 billion into rehabilitation and modernization works at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since taking over operations of the country’s main gateway on September 14, 2024, marking substantial early progress under the public-private partnership (PPP) framework.

Manulife, Chinabank renew bancassurance tie; MCBL marks new milestone

Manulife president and chief executive officer Phil Witherington visited Manila recently to meet with Chinabank’s executive leadership, highlighting the deepening long-standing bancassurance partnership between the two firms through Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL).

Ayala, BIR team up on AI-powered tax assistant

Ayala Corp. is bringing artificial intelligence into Philippine tax administration through a six-month partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to develop an AI-powered assistant designed to help revenue personnel find and verify tax rules faster.

Allianz PNB Life nearly doubles first-half new business

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) nearly doubled new business in the first half of 2026, lifting the insurer to third place in the Philippine life insurance industry as it marked its 10th year of operations.
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