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Taiwan Fructose taps First Gen for green energy

The Philippine unit of Taiwan Fructose Co. Ltd., a global sweetener manufacturer, has partnered with First Gen Corp. to power its Batangas facility with clean energy from geothermal sources.

PLDT, Smart expand anti-cable theft campaign

Telecom giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. have launched the nationwide expansion of their barangay-based asset protection initiative, aimed at curbing cable theft and safeguarding telecom infrastructure. Initially piloted in Makati City, the campaign has now reached key areas such as Pangasinan, Davao, and Cebu, with more rollouts planned.

BSP, DOLE ink data-sharing deal for better policymaking

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance data sharing and collaboration, in a ceremony held at the BSP head office in Manila.

Asiabest to raise P24.66B for infrastructure pivot

Asiabest Group International Inc. is raising up to P24.66 billion as it accelerates its transformation into a full-fledged infrastructure and real estate player. The move marks a major step in the company’s strategic pivot under the leadership of chairman Francis Lloyd Chua.

GoTyme Bank launches free InstaPay transfers, challenging industry norm

GoTyme Bank has introduced a new policy granting all its customers 20 free InstaPay transfers per month to nearly all banks and e-wallets—significantly undercutting the P15 to P25 fees typically charged by traditional banks and digital wallets for similar services.

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Central bank bars five unregistered money changers to protect consumers 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has denied central bank registration to five entities found operating as money service businesses without prior authorization. Under strict regulatory measures, the Monetary Board declared the five establishments disqualified from registering or legally operating in the country.

ASEAN Summit 2026: flight adjustments & traffic delays expected – what you need to know 

With the 49th ASEAN Summit set for November 16–18, 2026, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is advising the public and airlines to brace for possible flight schedule changes, airport adjustments, and heavier traffic around key areas.

BPI marks 175-year milestone with proposed ₱5-Billion sustainable bond issuance 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to expand its sustainability efforts and mark a major milestone in its corporate history with a proposed ₱5-billion bond offering. Dubbed the BPI SIBOL Bonds, this issuance serves as the third tranche under the bank’s broader ₱200-billion bond and commercial paper program, with an option to increase the offer size based on demand.

Global financial leaders gather in Manila to tackle growing climate risks 

In a historic move, top central bankers, climate scientists, and business leaders from around the globe converged at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 19, 2026, for the first-ever Green Swan Conference held outside Switzerland.
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