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MREIT secures ₱27-B asset expansion deal

MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., is set to execute its largest asset expansion to date with a ₱27-billion property-for-share swap.

BSP teaches transport staff to spot fake money in sector-focused training 

Currency experts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently held a training session for employees of GV Florida Bus Company as part of the “Safe Currency, Safe Commute: Transport Sector Currency Education Campaign”.

Novel Hotel targets rainy season staycation travelers

Novel Hotel Manila is turning the rainy season into a business opportunity, launching a promotional staycation package as Metro Manila hotels seek to attract travelers choosing short urban escapes over long-distance trips during weeks of persistent monsoon rains.

ICTSI terminal handles biggest container ship in Poland history

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has strengthened its foothold in Europe's growing logistics market after its Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Poland welcomed...

Orchestra of the Filipino Youth to stage ‘Music for a Regenerative Future’ concert in Makati

The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) will hold its major fundraising concert titled "Music for a Regenerative Future" on August 16, 2026, at the Proscenium at Rockwell in Makati City. Led by Maestro Gerard Salonga, the performance goes beyond showcasing musical talent as it celebrates nature, sustainability, and the collective duty to care for the environment.

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BSP projects August inflation up to 6.5 % 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects headline inflation for August 2026 to settle between 5.5 and 6.5 percent, outlining a persistent trajectory above official targets despite recent monetary tightening. According to the central bank, upward pressures on consumer prices during the month are driven primarily by higher costs for rice, vegetables, fruits, and fish, which have been exacerbated by unfavorable weather conditions alongside elevated domestic fuel prices.

GCash, Taptap Send team up for easier, fee-free remittances for OFWs

GCash has partnered with Taptap Send to streamline remittance services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Bahrain, with plans to roll out across key markets including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Japan’s Endo bids farewell to Marcos Palace, receives Order of Sikatuna for deepening PH-Japan ties

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador ENDO Kazuya paid a farewell call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos at Malacañang Palace today, marking the close of his diplomatic posting with warm exchanges and a top state honor.

Philippine trade deficit widens sharply in July

The Philippines’ trade deficit widened sharply in July as imports continued to outpace exports, with the country’s merchandise trade gap expanding by nearly 35 percent from a year earlier, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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