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Hotel101 opens Madrid hotel, boosts global expansion

Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., the Nasdaq-listed hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corp., has opened its first European property with the launch of Hotel101 Madrid, marking the international debut of a Filipino homegrown hotel brand.

TransUnion, Mastercard tie up to expand credit access

Financial institutions in the Philippines may soon gain deeper insights into consumer financial behavior after TransUnion Philippines partnered with Mastercard to combine data and analytics capabilities aimed at widening access to credit.

Food manufacturer installs rooftop solar to boost clean energy use

A Philippine food manufacturer has begun using renewable energy at its production facility in Cebu as part of efforts to improve efficiency and support cleaner operations.

BOC launches E-CP platform for vehicle imports

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a fully automated Electronic Certificate of Payment (e-CP) System aimed at simplifying compliance and accelerating the processing of motor vehicle imports, a move welcomed by major industry groups that rely heavily on predictable customs procedures.

Digital portal speeds up farm loans for Negros farmers

Farmers in Negros Oriental are getting quicker access to government-backed farm loans with the rollout of a new digital system designed to simplify applications and approvals.

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DA, SRA race to secure sugar industry input amid Middle East disruption

The government is moving to safeguard fuel and fertilizer supplies for the sugar industry as the sector enters the most resource-intensive phase of the harvest season.

Philippines pushes Canada pact before ASEAN

The Philippines is seeking to fast-track a bilateral free trade agreement with Canada, aiming to clinch a deal even as broader negotiations between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations move forward. Officials say an early deal could position the country as a strategic bridge linking North American supply chains with Southeast Asia’s expanding trade network.

Batangas port project to finish first phase by 2028

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) on Friday said construction of the US$800-million South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in Batangas is underway, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2028.

Philippines moves to cut mining permit processing time

The Philippine government is preparing an executive order that would cut mining permit processing time by at least half, a move aimed at improving the country’s competitiveness and attracting fresh investment into its mineral sector.
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