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    Philcement selling 15% stake to Japan’s Sumitomo Cement

    Philcement Corp., a unit of Phinma Corp., announced on Wednesday that it has signed a share subscription agreement with Japan-based Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd., for the sale of a 15 percent stake through the issuance of primary shares.

    Romualdez resigns as Speaker amid flood control controversy

    Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez resigned Wednesday as Speaker of the House, citing the need to restore public trust amid allegations tied to flood control projects personally flagged by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 

    SM Leisure to soon deliver Horizon Terraces villas, condos

    SM Leisure Resort Residences, a unit of property developer SM Prime Holdings, is set to complete Horizon Terraces within Tagaytay Highlands, with Scottsdale Villas scheduled for turnover in December 2025 and Redstone Condominiums in March 2026.

    Prime Infra launches tree planting drive to boost sustainability

    Prime Infrastructure (Prime Infra) has launched Prime Kalikasan: Greener Prime, Greater Future, a tree planting initiative aimed at reinforcing its environmental sustainability efforts. The program kicked off on September 5 and 6 at Prime Infra’s waste management sites in Porac, Pampanga and Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City.

    PAL expands Cebu hub with new Calbayog route

    Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to launch a new Cebu-Calbayog route starting October 26, with four weekly flights, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Cebu as a key regional aviation hub.

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    Japan-backed program boosts PH emergency response capacity

    Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya attended the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines International Symposium 2025, which concluded a three-year initiative focused on emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) in the region.

    Pueblo de Oro bags two Dot Property citations

    Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. has secured national acclaim for its outstanding commitment to inclusive and sustainable community development, winning two prestigious awards at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025.

    GSIS earmarks P1.9B emergency loans for storm victims

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside an additional P1.9 billion in emergency loans for more than 71,000 active members and pensioners in five areas severely impacted by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and tropical storms Crising, Dante, and Emong.

    Digital lender offers high interest savings for MSMEs

    CIMB Bank Philippines, recently named the country’s best digital bank by The Asian Banker, has launched CIMB Biz, a new banking segment aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with improved access to formal financial services.
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