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Lender, insurer in deal boosting business risk coverage

Security Bank has partnered with Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc. to expand access to non-life insurance products tailored for businesses, in a move positioned as a safeguard against contingent events such as fire, theft, and natural disasters.

House tackles record P6.8T 2026 budget, eyes reforms 

The House of Representatives on Monday opened deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget of P6.793-trillion—the largest in Philippine history—with a firm commitment to transparency, reforms, and a people-centered spending plan. 

Remolona: Inflation outlook manageable, BSP to stay data-dependent

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said the inflation outlook remains manageable for the rest of the year, signaling a steady approach to monetary policy despite ongoing external uncertainties.

House issues interim guidelines on civil society role in budget deliberations

THE House of Representatives on Monday issued interim guidelines to allow people’s organizations and other civil society groups to participate and take part in national budget legislation and oversight while permanent House rules or a law are being prepared.

SM Appliance, Home Credit Relaunch ‘Grand Pay Hulugan’ promo

SM Appliance Center has once again partnered with Home Credit Philippines to bring back the much-anticipated Grand Pay Hulugan, a nationwide exclusive promo aimed at making premium appliances more accessible through flexible financing.

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Metrobank closes select Metro Manila branches for ASEAN Summit special non‑working days

Several Metrobank branches across Metro Manila will be closed November 16‑18, 2026, in line with Malacañang’s declaration of special non‑working days for the 49th ASEAN Summit, the bank announced.

San Miguel keeps core income steady in nine month results amid economic pressures

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) maintained flat year‑on‑year core income for the first nine months of 2026 despite rising interest and input costs, showing the resilience of the Philippine conglomerate’s diversified portfolio.

Mendoza takes helm at BOC

Former Bureau of Internal Revenue chief Charlito Martin R. Mendoza took over the Bureau of Customs on Friday, pledging to strengthen border protection and revenue collection while easing the movement of legitimate trade.

AC Health expands Valenzuela partnership to early childhood care

AC Health is extending its healthcare partnership with Valenzuela City beyond hospitals and dialysis services to address a critical but often overlooked part of public health: identifying developmental difficulties in children early enough to make a difference.
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