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Go eyes uniform PERA contribution cap to widen retirement savings

Finance Secretary Frederick Go is considering a common annual contribution ceiling for the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA), potentially changing how much Filipinos can set aside in the voluntary retirement savings program.

Balanga’s mangroves: Natural shield vs floods, lifeline for communities

Coastal communities in Balanga City once faced constant worry: regular flooding during high tide worsened by storms, and shrinking fish catches as mangrove forests were cut down and damaged.

DigiPlus protects margins as gaming revenues weaken

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. earned P8.9 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as improved cost efficiency helped cushion a 17-percent decline in net gaming revenue amid a weaker economic environment.

Factories deepen buying cuts as optimism fails to lift orders

Philippine manufacturers tightened their purchasing activity in October as weak demand continued to drag on production and hiring, underscoring the gap between businesses’ improving outlook and the still-fragile state of factory orders.

Hotel101 Madrid posts record revenue on near-full occupancy

Hotel101-Madrid, the 680-room global prototype of DoubleDragon’s standardized hospitality model, posted record monthly recurring revenue of EUR2.93 million, or about USD3.28 million (P209 million), in October as it neared full occupancy.

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Manila Water urges post-Undas septic tank cleanup, schedules November desludging runs

As families return from Undas trips and cemetery visits, Manila Water is calling on customers to prioritize household sanitation and take advantage of its scheduled desludging services this November. Regular maintenance keeps septic tanks from overflowing, causing bad smells, or polluting surroundings and waterways. The company recommends desludging every five years to protect family and community health.

BSP’s Project Shoebox Plus reaches Bacolod students, adds financial literacy support

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Employees Association, Inc. (BSPEAI) brought its community outreach initiative Project Shoebox Plus to Bata Elementary School 1 here on October 24, distributing school bags and learning materials to 100 students.

Multipolitan funding to support Manila tech expansion

Singapore-based mobility technology firm Multipolitan is preparing to open a Manila office and expand its technology team after raising USD2 million in seed funding, adding to demand for Filipino developers as the company builds a platform for international travelers and migrants.

UnionBank’s Delgado joins Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen list

Union Bank of the Philippines president and chief executive Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado has earned a place on Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2026 list, putting a Philippine banking executive among 20 women leaders shaping businesses across the region.
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