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    Old rivals collaborate in historic TV co-production

    GMA Network and ABS-CBN Corporation have sealed a new historic partnership for the co-production of a groundbreaking teleserye titled “Unbreak My Heart” with a stellar cast top-billed by the premiere artists of both companies Joshua Garcia, Gabbi Garcia, Richard Yap, and Jodi Sta. Maria.

    Experts call for ramping up the infrastructure development envelope in Phl

    The Philippines has chronically underspent for public infrastructures like roads and railways for decades and the hope is for state spending to ramp up under incumbent President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., experts told the Manila-based Asian Development (ADB). 

    NOW Telecom secures from USTDA $2.15M grant for 5G broadband feasibility study

    Publicly-listed Now Telecom Co. has secured a $2.15-milion grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to fund a feasibility study for the...

    Four of 17 Jollibee food brands adjudged ‘America’s favorite’

    The influential Newsweek magazine has named four of Jollibee Foods Corp.’s brands as America’s favorite. 

    Philex seeks to acquire stake in gold-copper miner Macawiwili 

    Philex Mining Corp., one of the largest copper and gold producers in Southeast Asia, has taken the initial steps to acquire a stake in Macawiwili Gold Mining and Development Co. Inc., a gold and copper miner in Benguet.

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    US jobs growth slows sharply amid tariff uncertainty

    The US economy added significantly fewer jobs than expected in July, highlighting growing business uncertainty amid President Donald Trump's sweeping review of bilateral trade tariffs—an initiative that has triggered retaliatory measures even from longtime American allies.

    PBB increases 1H net profit on double-digit interest income growth

    Philippine Business Bank, a local savings bank, reported strong performance in the first half of 2025, with interest income and interest margin improving.

    DA eyes distribution of seized mackerel for flood victims

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. proposes the distribution of 210 metric tons of smuggled frozen mackerel recently seized at the ports of Manila and Subic once approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

    GDP likely rose 5.8% in 2Q on stronger consumption — BPI

    The economy likely expanded 5.8 percent in the second quarter this year, improving from 5.4 percent in 1Q but still lagging the 6.5 percent growth seen in 2Q 2024, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). The uptick, lead BPI economist Jun Neri said, was mainly driven by household consumption, buoyed by election-related outlays, cooling inflation, and sustained consumer lending.
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