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Globe deploys Starlink satellite service after Mindanao quake

Globe Telecom, with Elon Musk’s Starlink, has launched satellite-to-mobile service in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Approved quickly by the NTC, it is Globe’s first use of this tech for emergency response in the country.

St. Peter offers free funeral aid after Mindanao quake

St. Peter Life Plan and Chapels announced immediate help for families hit by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on June 8, 2026.

MUFG, Security Bank hold forum on sustainable growth, mark 10‑year partnership

MUFG Bank and Security Bank hosted the third annual MUFG NOW Manila 2026, bringing together government, finance, and industry leaders to discuss sustainable development, energy security, and investment.

Meralco sends aid, power support to quake-hit Southern Mindanao

Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through its One Meralco Foundation (OMF), has launched relief operations after a strong earthquake hit Southern Mindanao.

DA lifts Argentina poultry ban after bird fly clearance

The Department of Agriculture has reopened poultry trade with Argentina, ending a temporary ban imposed earlier this year due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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Electricity spot market rates jump 38% in May

Electricity prices across the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rose by 38.5 percent in May, according to data released Wednesday by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

Razon group extends aid to quake-hit areas in Mindanao

Companies under the Razon Group have mobilized relief efforts in Mindanao following the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Monday, bringing much-needed assistance to communities heavily affected by the disaster.

Bamboo: A green building solution still largely missing from Philippine cities

Bamboo is the world’s most renewable building material — it matures in 3–5 years, regrows without replanting, and absorbs carbon.

BPI expands financial wellness offerings with Auntie Anne’s 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with Pretiolas Philippines Inc., operator of Auntie Anne’s in the country, to roll out BPI Salary On-Demand for its over 500 employees.
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