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    Global trade growth seen decelerating further this year

    Governments in emerging-market and developing economies (EMDEs) need to forge stronger cooperation to increase cross-border trade as global trade growth is seen to decelerate...

    Manuel M. Lopez Passes Away

    Manuel M. Lopez, a former Philippine envoy to Japan and former chairman of Manila Electric Co., passed away on Thursday. He was 80.

    Inappropriate use of bank funds gets Leyte rural banker up to 20 years in jail

    The Regional Trial Court of Burauen, Leyte (RTC-Burauen) has convicted a former officer of the now-closed Rural Bank of Burauen (Leyte), Inc. for violating the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) and appropriate legislation.

    Sunlight Air, BillEase announce partnership offering cardless Fly Now, Pay Later 

    Domestic boutique charter airline Sunlight Air and consumer finance app BillEase are partners in a venture enabling tourists to book flights and pay later even without a credit card.

    PLDT, Smart thwart 17 billion attempts to open malicious sites, block 400 million fraudulent text messages

    PLDT and Smart have intensified their anti-cybercrime efforts and clamped down on illegal activities perpetrated over their text messaging or SMS and online platforms. 

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    RLC to build Asia’s first pro pickleball hub in Pasig

    Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the Gokongwei-led property giant, is investing up to ₱1 billion to develop Asia’s first tournament-grade pickleball facility — a landmark project set to elevate the regional sports infrastructure landscape.

    Shrimp farm expansion near Davao Gulf faces environmental scrutiny

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public scoping session on 6 August 2025 for a proposed ₱500 million expansion of a shrimp farm in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, led by Aqua Biological Industries Corp. (Aqua Bio).

    Top Line projects strong 2025 performance on aggressive fuel retail expansion

    Cebu-based Top Line Development Corp. is forecasting a banner year in 2025, driven by aggressive expansion in its fuel retailing business just months after its April listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

    Diesel prices seen rising up to P1.20/L Tuesday

    Motorists and transport operators brace for another round of fuel price hikes on Tuesday, with diesel expected to rise by as much as P1.20 per liter and gasoline by up to P0.50 per liter, according to Jetti Petroleum Inc.
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