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Lender highlights estate planning in “Legacy Unlocked” series

In anticipation of a major generational wealth transfer among Filipino families, EastWest Bank brought estate and succession planning to the forefront through its exclusive event series, “Legacy Unlocked: The Power of Planning for Generations.”

BOP surplus expands in August

The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) surplus of US$359 million in August 2025, significantly higher than the US$88 million surplus posted in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Marcos inaugurates P61.7M rice facility in Pampanga

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of a ₱61.7 million rice processing system (RPS) in Guagua, Pampanga on Friday, the fifth such facility built in the province under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF).

Regulators unite to enforce fair play in telecom sector

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), formalizing an interagency partnership aimed at enhancing competition and regulatory coordination within the country’s data transmission industry.

Ombudsman shortens suspension of GSIS chief, 4 others

The Ombudsman has lifted the preventive suspension of Arnulfo Veloso, president and general manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), which was imposed following an anonymous complaint alleging grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty over a P1.45 billion investment in perpetual preferred shares of Alternery Holdings Corp.

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DA backs calamity declaration to mobilize El Niño response 

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.

Prime Midstream sees sustained gas demand as power needs rise

Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.

Japanese diplomat reaffirms bilateral ties at 82nd Leyte Gulf landings commemoration

Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.

San Miguel earns USDA recognition for $370 million in imports

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.
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