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PLDT extends free calls, fee-free remittance for Filipinos in Middle East

PLDT Global Corporation has extended its free call service to help overseas Filipinos in parts of the Middle East stay connected with their families in the Philippines amid ongoing regional tensions.

ASEAN finance leaders reaffirm resilience amid global uncertainty

Finance ministers and central bank governors from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed the region’s economic resilience despite rising global risks and uncertainty.

CIAC remits record P585.7M dividend to Treasury

The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has remitted a record P585.7 million in dividends to the National Treasury, up 88 percent from the P310.9 million it turned over a year earlier, underscoring stronger earnings and improved operational efficiency in 2025.

Top Line taps Uncle John’s to boost revenues

Top Line Business Development Corp. has partnered with Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. to bring convenience store chain Uncle John’s into its fuel stations, as the listed firm ramps up efforts to diversify income beyond fuel sales.

Deadline extended for nurse, careworker jobs in Japan

The Japanese government has extended the application deadline for nurses and careworkers applying to work in Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). Interested applicants now have until April 24, 2026 to submit their requirements.

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Remittances hit $2.8B in February, supporting the economy

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos reached $2.79 billion in February 2026, bringing total inflows for the first two months of the year to $5.81 billion, a 3.1 percent increase from the same period in 2025.

ABS-CBN pushes back vs allegations, cites record of employee support

ABS-CBN pushed back on Wednesday against what it said as continued public relations attacks linked to an internal family dispute over the company’s future.

Shopee, Police Partner to boost families’ online livelihoods

Shopee Philippines has partnered with the Philippine National Police Eastern Police District to roll out digital livelihood training for police families, tapping e-commerce as a pathway to supplemental income and financial resilience.

DA launches ₱10B cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started distributing a ₱10-billion cash assistance program to help farmers and fisherfolk cope with rising fuel and production costs.
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