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BSP flags MSME credit gap as loans reach P580B

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing to close a persistent financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises, with bank loans to the sector reaching more than P580 billion but accounting for only about 6 percent of total business lending.

Smart unveils GSMA-certified identity tools for stronger digital fraud defense

Smart Communications, the country’s first telco with GSMA Open Gateway-certified Number Verification API, has secured GSMA certification for its SIM swap and device swap APIs.

Grab tightens halal food verification in Davao pilot

Grab Philippines is tightening halal food verification on its platform through a pilot partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Region XI, seeking to make certified halal options easier to identify for consumers in Davao City.

Benguet potato farmers test new varieties, boost incomes in long-running sustainable program

Potato farmers across Benguet’s vegetable-growing highlands have begun harvesting crops planted just months ago, with this year’s harvest bringing new promise alongside familiar yields.

VinFast adds 13 dealers to accelerate Philippine EV rollout

VinFast is adding 13 Philippine automotive dealers to accelerate its electric vehicle rollout, with the partnerships set to bring 27 new showrooms across the country as the Vietnamese automaker works toward a 60-dealer network this year.

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Non-surgical procedure offers new hope for Filipinos with severe, medication-resistant heartburn 

Millions of Filipinos suffer persistent heartburn and regurgitation that disrupts meals and sleep—problems that often continue despite daily medication, a condition called Refractory GERD.

Pepsi-Cola Philippines expands soda lineup

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is growing its beverage range with the expanded Lipton Soda line—a sparkling tea that blends the well-known taste of Lipton iced tea with the light fizz of soda for a fun, refreshing experience.

PLDT Home brings fiber connectivity to Camotes Island

PLDT Home has expanded its fiber network to Camotes Island, delivering reliable broadband to communities across San Francisco, Poro and Tudela. Known as the “Lost Horizon of the South,” the island is a popular tourist spot famed for its beaches and natural scenery.

Foreign debt rises to $155 billion as officials reassure economic stability 

The Philippines reported total external debt climbing to $154.93 billion as of end-June 2026, marking a notable jump from the $147.35 billion recorded just three months earlier. The increase brings the country's foreign obligations to 31.6 percent of its gross domestic product, up from 30.0 percent in the previous quarter, as borrowing outpaced overall economic growth during the period.
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