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Property firms forge co-working hubs in PH townships

Mreit Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., has signed a co-working partnership with Common Ground, one of Southeast Asia’s top flexible workspace providers, to establish co-working hubs in key Megaworld townships across the Philippines.

DPWH accelerates Davao City Bypass Project

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reports steady progress in the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP), a flagship infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and mobility in the Davao Region, Mindanao.

Smart, PayJoy launch smartphone financing for underserved Filipinos

Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with PayJoy, a public benefit corporation, to offer smartphone financing solutions aimed at Filipino consumers with limited access to traditional credit.

T-bill auction results mixed; some bids rejected

Average yields on Treasury bills ended mixed at Monday’s auction, as the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) moved to reject select bids in an effort to rein in the rate on the 91-day tenor.

Metro Manila minimum wage earners get P50 daily pay raise

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced Monday that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board of the National Capital Region has approved a P50 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in Metro Manila.

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APECO secures P177M to study proposed Aurora international port

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has secured P177 million in government assistance to prepare a feasibility study for a proposed international seaport in Casiguran, a project envisioned to turn Aurora into a gateway for manufacturing, logistics and Pacific trade.

BCDA targets P165B in new partnerships over three months

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is targeting about P165 billion in additional investment partnerships within three months, expanding its development pipeline in agriculture, energy and aviation while seeking to turn rising private-sector interest into sustained government revenues and jobs.

Over 9M Philippine credentials compromised in Q3 2026: Cyber threats escalate sharply 

Cyber threats across the Philippines have intensified significantly this year, with more than 9 million user credentials compromised in the third quarter alone, according to the latest Cyber Threat Landscape Report from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS). The figure marks more than double the 4.3 million recorded in the same period last year, bringing the year-to-date total to over 28.3 million—nearly three times the full-year count for 2025.

GSIS, TESDA train 15 Cebu dependents in automotive skills for jobs, livelihood

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has provided automotive servicing training to 15 dependents of GSIS members and pensioners in Cebu, opening pathways to employment, steady income, and small business ownership.
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