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DPWH to award key Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge contract by November

The Department of Public Works and Highways will award Contract Package 6 — a critical component of the $3.91-billion Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge project — by November 2026.

Lenovo expands Yoga portfolio: new laptops, tablets and connected AI tools for creators

Lenovo has unveiled a broad expansion of its Yoga lineup, bringing together high-performance laptops, pen-first tablets, a new cross-device concept, and an upgraded personal AI system to support creative work from initial idea to finished project.

Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone launch: dining, community, no crowds 

For years, new iPhone launches have meant long lines and midnight waits. This year, Globe Platinum transformed that tradition, turning the iPhone 18 release into an intimate celebration of innovation, dining, and community.

BPI turns saving into streaming rewards with ‘Save and Stream’ promo

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is making saving more rewarding, launching a new program that lets customers build their savings while earning chances to win a year of Disney+ Premium access.

Salmon Group secures $140 million funding to accelerate financial expansion in PH

Technology-driven banking and lending platform Salmon Group has secured $140 million, around ₱8.8 billion, in new financing to accelerate its expansion across the Philippines. The capital injection marks a major milestone for the financial technology operator, reinforcing investor confidence in its business model and long-term growth trajectory within one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economies.

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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.
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