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Language‑friendly Dial 911 service reaches more regions

The unified 911 emergency hotline now serves more areas with operators who speak local languages, removing language barriers that slow help down.

SM Prime’s Pico Terraces gains buyer momentum

SM Leisure Resort Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is on track to complete and turn over Balea Suites, the second residential tower at Pico Terraces within the Hamilo Coast estate in Batangas, by the fourth quarter of 2027, as demand for resort-style secondary homes continues to gain traction among affluent buyers.

Philippines forges deal for green aviation fuel

The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the global clean energy transition after the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Island Skies Alliance (ISA) forged a partnership to accelerate the development of a domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.

Thai Expo opens innovation doors for Philippine MSMEs

The Philippines sent a record 300 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ProPak Asia 2026 in Bangkok, underscoring a growing recognition that technology adoption is becoming critical to staying competitive in an increasingly demanding market.

Germany backs swift completion of EU-PH trade deal

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier threw his weight behind the swift completion of the European Union-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling stronger investor interest in the Philippines and deeper economic cooperation as global trade patterns continue to shift.

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Ube’s global glow-up sparks Bohol protection bid

Ube has gone from a local favorite to an international food phenomenon. Purple lattes, cheesecakes, doughnuts, ice cream and premium desserts have helped fuel a worldwide craze, turning the distinctly Filipino crop into what many now call the latest “purple gold.” The challenge is making sure the world knows where the best ube comes from.

Green skills drive construction jobs of future

The Philippines is ramping up efforts to prepare its construction workforce for the green economy, with new training programs aimed at equipping workers with practical sustainability skills as climate-resilient building practices become increasingly important.

New Senate majority ousts Cayetano

A new Senate majority consolidated power on Wednesday, electing Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President and ending Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s turbulent tenure at the helm of the chamber. The leadership shakeup was sealed after Senator Joel Villanueva crossed over to the emerging bloc, providing the crucial 13th vote needed to formally install Gatchalian. In a broader realignment of Senate leadership, former Senate President Vicente Sotto III was elected Senate President Pro Tempore, while Juan Miguel Zubiri took over as majority leader and chairman of the Committee on Rules, which controls the chamber’s legislative agenda. The new majority also allocated committee chairmanships, leaving the Blue Ribbon Committee now investigating the flood control controversy with Senator Erwin Tulfo.

France upgrades A400M transport plane

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract to develop new multi‑mission features for France’s A400M military transport aircraft, working with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and French defense authorities.
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