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Remitly, BDO strengthen lifeline for overseas Filipinos

For overseas Filipinos, remittances are more than transactions—they’re lifelines for families back home. Through a long-standing partnership built on trust, Remitly and BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) continue to provide secure, reliable, and real-time money transfer services that support the daily needs of millions of Filipino households.

Rice import halt, delay of tariff action a calibrated move—DA chief Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend rice imports for 60 days—while holding off on a tariff hike—is a “measured response” to the current challenges faced by rice farmers.

Puregold delivers ₱5.29B profit on strong 1H sales

Grocery retailer Puregold Price Club Inc. reported a 7 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, reaching ₱5.29 billion, up from ₱4.94 billion in the same period last year, driven by robust topline performance and consistent gross margins.

PNB expands fund management with ISECO dea

The Philippine National Bank's trust banking group has formalized a retirement fund partnership with Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO), the province’s sole electric distribution utility, strengthening its footprint in institutional fund management.

MOVE IT launches Pag-IBIG subsidy for top riders

MOVE IT has become the first motorcycle taxi platform in the Philippines to subsidize Pag-IBIG monthly savings for its top-performing riders, marking a major milestone in integrating platform workers into state-sponsored social protection systems.

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Metrobank closes select Metro Manila branches for ASEAN Summit special non‑working days

Several Metrobank branches across Metro Manila will be closed November 16‑18, 2026, in line with Malacañang’s declaration of special non‑working days for the 49th ASEAN Summit, the bank announced.

San Miguel keeps core income steady in nine month results amid economic pressures

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) maintained flat year‑on‑year core income for the first nine months of 2026 despite rising interest and input costs, showing the resilience of the Philippine conglomerate’s diversified portfolio.

Mendoza takes helm at BOC

Former Bureau of Internal Revenue chief Charlito Martin R. Mendoza took over the Bureau of Customs on Friday, pledging to strengthen border protection and revenue collection while easing the movement of legitimate trade.

AC Health expands Valenzuela partnership to early childhood care

AC Health is extending its healthcare partnership with Valenzuela City beyond hospitals and dialysis services to address a critical but often overlooked part of public health: identifying developmental difficulties in children early enough to make a difference.
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