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US backs Luzon Corridor, energy partnership push

The US has reaffirmed its support for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), signaling that economic cooperation is becoming an increasingly important pillar of the longstanding US-Philippines alliance alongside defense and security ties.

Filipino design finds prime 5th Avenue stage

Philippine furniture and home décor makers are gaining a coveted showcase in the heart of Manhattan as the Likhang Filipino exhibition brings the country's design craftsmanship to one of the world's most influential commercial corridors.

IMF flags legal, cyber risks in digital peso push

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to strengthen its legal, operational, and cybersecurity foundations as it advances plans to explore a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC), highlighting the growing complexity of building next-generation financial infrastructure.

US crab ban threatens key export lifeline

The Philippines' blue swimming crab industry is facing a major threat to one of its most important export markets, prompting exporters to call for urgent government intervention before a looming US import restriction takes effect.

Eala turns Birmingham grass into familiar turf

The grass courts of Birmingham can be slippery places, full of awkward bounces and shortened rallies that punish hesitation. A year ago, Alex Eala found little comfort there, exiting early and leaving with more questions than answers.

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PNB exec named among top ASEAN investment selectors for 2026

Philippine National Bank (PNB) has announced that Mark Gieron De Mesa, head of wealth solutions, has been included in Citywire Asia’s Top 25 ASEAN Selectors 2026 list. He is one of eight Filipino professionals recognized this year for excellence in fund selection and portfolio management across the region.

Foundation draws work-ready scholars from Bacolod university

In Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Tubig Pilipinas Foundation Inc. (TPFI) has officially partnered with National University (NU) Bacolod through Project KINABUKASAN, an initiative created to help qualified students from host communities earn college degrees and build careers within their home region. Under this agreement, two scholars from Barangays Abo-Abo and Caliban in Murcia, Negros Occidental will receive full tuition coverage, education allowances, and academic support for courses linked to community and national development, such as Civil Engineering, Architecture, Accountancy, and Computer Science.

Chinese brands, EVs steal spotlight at PIMS

The Philippine automotive industry's shifting landscape was on full display at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), where electrified vehicles and the growing presence of Chinese automakers emerged as the event's dominant themes.

PEZA courts VinFast as EV investments accelerate

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is positioning itself to capture a larger share of Southeast Asia's fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, with Vietnam's VinFast emerging as a potential new investor as Indonesian automotive manufacturers expand their presence in Philippine economic zones.
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