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CLI clears regulatory hurdles for P25-billion project launches 

Cebu Landmasters Inc. is set to resume its project launch program in the second half of the year after addressing regulatory requirements that delayed several developments during the first six months.

Fortinet acquires Virtue AI to strengthen AI security offerings

Global cybersecurity leader Fortinet has announced the acquisition of Virtue AI, a developer of solutions designed to protect artificial intelligence systems, automate security validation, and safeguard autonomous AI operations.

Digital payments hit target as Filipinos shift from cash

Digital payments accounted for nearly two-thirds of retail transactions in the Philippines last year, putting the country within its national target range and underscoring how quickly electronic payments are replacing cash in everyday commerce.

Logistics shifts from delivery to real-time intelligence 

Logistics is moving beyond simply getting products from warehouses to customers as businesses increasingly turn to real-time operational intelligence to manage costs, inventory, and increasingly complex retail networks.

LWUA strengthens local water districts for future resilience 

When water flows reliably from a household tap, few people think about the system behind it. Yet keeping water services running requires financing, technical expertise, sound governance, and strong institutions, with the Local Water Utilities Administration playing a central role.

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Monsoon rains dampen 7-Eleven sales; company eyes long-term growth amid challenges 

Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores in the country, has reported a significant dip in sales, by as much as 20 percent, attributed to the incessant monsoon rains experienced over the past two weeks. Despite a strong performance up until July, bolstered by its annual "7-11 day" promotion, the company acknowledges the sensitivity of its sales to adverse weather conditions.

Habagat, TCs Luis & Maymay damage to agriculture sector reaches P1.42B

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported a P1.42 billion damage to the agriculture sector due to the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, as of August 17. This figure rose from P1.03 billion earlier that day.

BPI eliminates corporate PESONet fees via BizLink to drive business efficiency

To boost business operations and lower digital transaction hurdles across the country, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has waived all PESONet transfer fees for payments processed through the Pay Non-BPI disbursement feature on its corporate platform, BPI BizLink.

TD SYNNEX expands IBM distribution footprint across Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America

Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company and leading global IT solutions distributor, has announced the expansion of its IBM distribution network. The initiative covers 20 new markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. In the Asia Pacific region, the expansion adds six new markets – Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia (operating under the Tech Data brand there), Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. This builds on the company’s existing IBM operations in Australia, India, Singapore, and Vietnam, bringing the total number of APJ markets supported to ten.
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