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Coconut trade fair sales surge threefold to P309.6M

Sales generated by coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more than tripled to P309.57 million at this year’s COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, pointing to stronger demand for higher-value Philippine coconut products.

PHILTOA turns to land travel, ASEAN markets as airfares rise

Philippine tour operators are shifting toward cheaper land-based packages and Southeast Asian markets as high airfares and global uncertainties make long-haul tourism harder to sustain.

Global gold demand hits record US$193-B in 1Q 2026; EastWest delivers expert insight under new partnership

Global gold demand stayed resilient amid market volatility, reflecting strong long-term investor confidence in the metal as a reliable way to preserve wealth. In the first quarter of 2026, total global demand hit 1,231 tons - valued at a record US$193 billion. This strength held even though gold prices dropped 15.4 percent in the second quarter, driven by expectations of higher interest rates.

Moody’s projects inflation to return to target range by 2027-2028 as BSP earns high marks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has earned fresh praise from sovereign credit giant Moody’s Ratings, which expects local inflation to steadily settle back within the government's two to four percent target range between 2027 and 2028.

Court orders arrest of VP Duterte

A Quezon City Regional Trial Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over three counts of grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Lisa Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the Department of Justice said Friday. The DOJ said the warrant means the court found probable cause against Duterte. Bail was set at P120,000 for each count. Duterte earlier asked the court to defer or recall the warrant. The case stemmed from public threats the VP issued against the 3. The grave threat is also among the charges in the impeachment complaint versus the Vpz

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Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has gained support from the Scrap Collectors and Recyclers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SCRAP) for its anti- pilferage campaign, as the industry group expressed intent to help prevent stolen utility materials from entering the scrap market.

LG highlights AI, energy efficiency and space design in new appliances at IFA 2026

As European consumers prioritize space-saving, energy-efficient and easy-to-use home products amid changing lifestyles, LG Electronics is showcasing seven advanced appliances at IFA 2026. The lineup demonstrates how AI, smart energy use and space-conscious design address key purchasing needs for modern, often limited living areas.

Maya earns multiple HR Excellence Awards for third straight year

Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, has been recognized at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards Philippines for the third consecutive year, securing a Silver Award for Excellence in Performance Management Evolution and a Bronze Award for Excellence in HR Technology Use. Competing among 64 firms at the Grand Hyatt Manila ceremony, Maya also reached finalist status in five additional categories: Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.

FAST Logistics turns to technology to manage supply chain disruptions

FAST Logistics Group is leaning on technology, operational flexibility, and industry collaboration to manage persistent supply chain disruptions as businesses face rising costs, global uncertainty, and increasingly complex logistics networks.
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