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Caticlan Airport Terminal set for 2027 completion

The new passenger terminal at Caticlan Airport, the main gateway to Boracay, is expected to be completed by 2027, the government announced Monday during a groundbreaking ceremony led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

PH shines as investment bright spot in Manulife 2025 Outlook

The Philippines stands out as a resilient investment destination in Manulife Investment Management’s 2025 Midyear Market Outlook, which presents a mixed global economic picture marked by rising policy uncertainty, uneven growth, and diverging monetary policies.

Poor internet threatens PH healthcare, doctors warn

At least 53 Philippine medical and healthcare associations have formally urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign the Konektadong Pinoy bill, warning that the country’s poor digital infrastructure threatens to undo progress in universal healthcare delivery.

DA directs ground consultations ahead of Rice Act hearings

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed his undersecretaries—particularly those overseeing operations and the National Rice Industry Development Program—to conduct on-the-ground consultations with farmers and lawmakers in preparation for congressional deliberations on the proposed Rice Act.

Lodestar rises authorized capital, prepares for business shift

Lodestar Investment Holdings Corp. said its board approved a tenfold increase in its authorized capital stock to P3 billion to raise fresh equity from existing shareholders as well as new investors.

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Isuzu climbs to third in Philippine customer experience survey 

For a vehicle buyer, the relationship with a carmaker does not end when the keys are handed over. If anything, the real test begins when the first maintenance bill arrives or something needs fixing.

Metrobank introduces AI chatbot Ask Earnest in boost to Filipino financial literacy

The Metropolitan Bank and Trust company (Metrobank) has launched Ask Earnest, an AI‑powered chatbot answering everyday money questions as the bank expands its long‑term financial literacy advocacy for Filipinos.

Cybersecurity council gives organizations 30 days to plug security gaps 

The Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines (CSCP) is giving government agencies, businesses, schools, and local governments a 30-day wake-up call to check their digital defenses, warning that cyberattacks are escalating faster than many organizations can respond.

Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and 365 services

Microsoft’s Outlook, Teams, and other 365 services suffered a widespread outage that stretched from Thursday into Friday, disrupting access to email, collaboration tools, and cloud-based applications across several regions.
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