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BSP, NBC reaffirm cooperation on financial innovation at bilateral meeting

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) concluded a high-level bilateral meeting today, reaffirming their commitment to closer cooperation in central banking and financial innovation.

Eala falls short despite strong momentum 

The door was firmly shut on Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s US Open run, as she bowed out in the second round with a...

Philippines, Japan deepen ODA ties in high-level infrastructure talks

Senior Japanese and Philippine officials held high-level discussions on the progress and future direction of key infrastructure and development cooperation projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) program during a visit by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Parliamentary League to the Philippines.

Amended RTL to benefit entire agri value chain — DA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) aim to benefit not just rice farmers but all stakeholders in the rice value chain.

GCash launches ‘Tap to Pay’ for contactless global payments

Philippine fintech firm GCash has launched Tap to Pay, a new contactless payment feature that allows users to make transactions by simply tapping their NFC-enabled Android phones on Mastercard-accepting terminals worldwide.

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EastWest earns global recognition for customer‑centric banking

EastWest has been named Best Customer Centric Business Model – Philippines at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards. The bank’s hybrid model combines fast digital services for everyday transactions with in‑person advisory support for major financial decisions.

Meralco first-nine-month 2026 core income rises 12% to P44.8B; eyes full-year net income above P56.6B

The Manila Electric Co., or Meralco, posted a 12‑percent jump in consolidated core net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching P44.8 billion versus P40.02 billion recorded in the same stretch of 2025, the country’s largest power distributor announced Wednesday.

Ayala Malls opens The Exchange at Trinoma on October 30

Ayala Malls is launching The Exchange at Trinoma this coming October 30, marking the next major phase of the Quezon City mall’s reinvention as a one‑stop lifestyle and mobility hub.

Mining sector lags output targets, looks to foreign partnerships for growth

The country’s mining industry remains focused on raw‑ore exports with limited local processing, even as government and industry experts push to boost production and value addition through cooperation with the United States, Sweden and other international partners.
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