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    Grab accelerates MSME digitalization with launch of Asenso Program

    Grab Philippines has launched "Grab Asenso: A Digital Diskarte Program" — a nationwide initiative aimed at fast-tracking the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the transport and service sectors outside Metro Manila.

    CEB reports flat August traffic amid domestic slowdown

    Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) reported a marginal 0.4 percent year-on-year decline in passenger traffic for August, with total enplanements at 2.1 million amid the seasonal travel slowdown in the Philippines.

    Tiu Laurel pushes for full agri budget

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday urged the House of Representatives to approve in full the Department of Agriculture’s proposed ₱176.7-billion budget for 2026, calling it a “critical investment” in the country’s future and long-overdue support for farmers and fisherfolk.

    Cumulative remittances near $20B as of July

    Cash remittances sent by overseas Filipinos (OFs) continued to post steady growth in July 2025, with inflows rising 3 percent year-on-year to US$3.18 billion, up from US$3.08 billion in July 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Japan, PH, and U.S. conduct joint maritime activity in South China Sea

    Naval forces from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, underscoring their ongoing commitment to regional stability and maritime security.

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    Andrew Tan’s Travellers targets 2026 for new resort builds

    Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the gaming and leisure company controlled by tycoon Andrew Tan, announced it will begin construction of two major gaming facilities in Mactan, Cebu and Boracay Island, Aklan by next year, with a combined investment of $700 million.

    IT modernization gains momentum, but cyber gaps persist

    A new global study by research and advisory firm IDC, sponsored by Rocket Software, shows that IT modernization has become a top priority for nearly two-thirds of enterprise executives.

    DOTr mandates weekly public transport use for officials

    Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has issued a directive requiring all Department of Transportation (DOTr) officials to commute to the office at least once a week. This policy aims to deepen officials’ understanding of the daily challenges faced by commuters and to inform more effective public transport policies.

    Jollibee marks country’s first well-known trademark

    The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has officially declared Jollibee’s iconic Mascot and Stacked Logo as the country’s first-ever Well-Known Marks (WKM) under its newly established administrative process. The recognition, conferred on August 10, 2025, marks a significant legal and commercial milestone for the homegrown brand.
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