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PCPPI boosts disaster readiness with national preparedness webinar

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive bottler and manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, stepped up its focus on employee safety and emergency preparedness by hosting a national Disaster and Typhoon Preparedness Webinar on July 28, 2026. The virtual gathering united PCPPI team members, known as Bravehearts, from across the nation to share actionable guidance on identifying disaster risks, prepping for emergencies, staying updated on critical developments, and mounting effective responses during natural calamities.

SMC surges to P54.2 billion core income as fuel and power drive first-half growth

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) recorded a massive surge in its underlying financial health during the first half of 2026, driven by expanding energy sales and higher fuel revenues even as high living costs weighed on everyday consumer spending. The conglomerate reported a 48 percent leap in consolidated core net income to P54.2 billion, alongside a 34 percent surge in total revenues to P964.1 billion. The operational gain underscores SMC’s expanding footprint in the national economy, reinforcing its capacity to maintain long-term investments in critical energy, transportation, and agricultural infrastructure.

BSP holds July briefing on updated foreign exchange rules for stakeholders

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted a briefing on the country’s foreign exchange (FX) regulations on July 6, 2026. The activity forms part of the central bank’s efforts to promote sound market practices and strengthen compliance with existing FX guidelines.

EMCOR, GCash partner to expand digital payments across 174 nationwide branches

Mindanao-based homegrown retailer EMCOR (Engineering and Machinery Corporation) has partnered with leading digital finance platform GCash to roll out integrated digital payment services across all 174 of its branches nationwide, bringing greater convenience and financial flexibility to customers across Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

DICT adopts Scam Watch Quad Model as national anti-scam strategy

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will formally adopt the Scam Watch Pilipinas Anti-Scam Quad Model as the country’s official national strategy for anti-scam education and public awareness, establishing a unified framework to guide public action and cross-sector collaboration in preventing fraud.

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Agriculture damage from monsoon, storms tops ₱1 billion

Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay has surpassed P1 billion, according to the 7 a.m. advisory today from the Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center. The figure marks a sharp rise from the P689.66 million reported just last Thursday.

InLife-PhilHealth tie-up brings preventive care closer to workers 

The partnership between InLife Benefits and PhilHealth could help close a persistent gap in preventive healthcare by bringing the government’s YAKAP program closer to private-sector employees and making routine screening easier to access.

Cebu Airport unlocks Southern Cebu’s best adventures

For travelers exploring the Visayas, Mactan-Cebu International Airport is more than a place to land. It is the jumping-off point for a journey through Cebu’s heritage, beaches, waterfalls, marine wonders, and mountain landscapes.

EJMT connectivity push targets East Java trade growth 

The East Java Multipurpose Terminal is seeking to strengthen logistics links between East Java and Eastern Indonesia, a move that could widen market access, improve cargo flows, and give businesses more options for moving goods across the archipelago.
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