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BSP, BDO Foundation launch new financial literacy modules

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and BDO Foundation have launched a new series of six e-learning modules aimed at enhancing financial literacy among Filipinos.

PLDT Group taps Meralco’s MPower for greener telecom network

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. have tapped MPower, the retail electricity supply arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), to power 144 cell sites and nine facilities under the Department of Energy’s Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), the companies announced Thursday.

Energy sector cheers Marcos Jr.’s prompt ERC appointments

The energy sector has expressed optimism following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s swift move to resolve the leadership gap at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), a critical regulatory body overseeing electricity pricing and industry practices.

NAIA flooding eased by massive SMC-led river rehabilitation

A joint river rehabilitation initiative by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is significantly easing flooding in areas around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and parts of Paranaque City, offering both environmental and public benefits.

Paterno elevated to PSC chairman

Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the exclusive licensee of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, has named Jose Victor Paterno as chairman of the board, marking a significant leadership shift with both corporate and strategic implications.

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Lender urges calibrated rate hike and swift supply reforms as BSP flags high inflation, weak growth 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is urging the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to deliver a calibrated interest rate increase while calling on executive agencies to roll out immediate supply-side reforms, following the central bank’s warning late Wednesday that the economy faces a difficult mix of high inflation and slowing growth.

Airfares set to fall late- November after CAB cuts fuel surcharge

Travelers and freight forwarders may pay less for flights and cargo starting November 16, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) lowers fuel surcharges following a drop in global jet‑fuel prices.

PPA pushes inter-island sea travel for ASEAN‑linked five-day holiday

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is inviting Filipinos to explore local tourist spots using the country’s modernized ports and budget‑friendly inter‑island sea travel for the November 14‑18 extended holiday tied to the 49th ASEAN Summit.

GMA Network’s nine-month net income plunges  98%

GMA Network Inc. reported a 98‑percent drop in its January‑September net income, as the end of election‑driven advertising revenue, inflation, and economic uncertainty dragged down its core broadcast business.
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