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AIA, BPI AIA target Philippines’ evolving retirement needs

Longer life expectancies, smaller families, and rising healthcare costs are forcing Filipinos to rethink retirement planning, creating demand for financial products that can provide both protection and income well into old age.

Doris Magsaysay-Ho first woman to win 2026 RVR Nation Building Award

Doris Magsaysay-Ho, president and CEO of A. Magsaysay Inc., is the 2026 Ramon V. del Rosario Nation Building Award recipient — the first woman to earn the honor.

Tighten gun laws after school shootings

The livestreamed shooting at a school affiliated with Ateneo de Zamboanga University should end the country’s familiar cycle of outrage, condolences, and calls for tighter security. It should instead trigger a harder look at how firearms are acquired, stored, and kept out of the hands of those who should never have them.

Epson robotics expansion signals Philippines’ manufacturing shift

Epson Precision Philippines Inc. (EPPI) is expanding beyond its established precision printing operations into industrial robotics manufacturing, adding to the Philippines’ push to attract higher-value, technology-driven investments.

VinFast electric motorcycles target Philippine road conditions

VinFast is positioning its new electric motorcycles as Philippine-ready two-wheelers, with engineering designed to handle the country’s heat, humidity, heavy rains, and flood-prone roads.

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Eala makes Asian Games debut look easy

Alex Eala did not exactly ease into the Asian Games. She arrived with a racket and apparently no interest in small talk.

Vivant Energy unit seals power supply deal with Cebu’s DEDON

Vivant Energy retail electricity supply arm COREnergy has signed a power supply agreement with DEDON Manufacturing, Inc., the Philippine production hub of one of the world’s top luxury outdoor furniture brands.

PH moves on World Bank fiscal review, tax reforms

The Philippine government said it will act on recommendations from the World Bank’s latest Public Finance Review, putting a sharper focus on broadening the tax base, improving revenue collection and ensuring that public spending translates into measurable gains for Filipinos.

BSP honors outstanding institutional partners in Mindanao 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized six distinguished institutional partners across Mindanao during the Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony held on September 28, 2026, wrapping up the central bank’s 2026 nationwide appreciation series. This recognition follows earlier ceremonies held for North Luzon in July, Head Office and South Luzon in August, and the Visayas in September.
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