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DHSUD January gains signal housing reform momentum

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development opened 2026 with a brisk run of January accomplishments, signaling that recent institutional reforms are translating into concrete gains for Filipino families, officials said.

Philippine paradox: Doing right, paying wrong

Even when the government acts with moral clarity, ordinary Filipinos often end up holding the short end of the stick. 

DTI backs P1.75B fintech boost for MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is betting big on fintech to unlock long-standing credit bottlenecks for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), welcoming a P1.75-billion digital credit facility as a potential game changer for grassroots businesses.

Honda CR-V electrifies Philippine SUV market debut

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is pressing harder on the accelerator toward electrified mobility with the local debut of the new Honda CR-V, headlined by the introduction of two full-hybrid e:HEV variants.

Buckets tip, dengue fever slips 

Dengue may be stubborn, seasonal, and expensive—but this January, it blinked first.

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Local software sector urged toward AI-driven shift 

The Philippine software industry must pivot from a labor-intensive outsourcing model to a knowledge-driven, high-productivity ecosystem as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global demand, according to Jonathan de Luzuriaga of the Philippine Software Industry Association.

Marcos signs law allowing fuel tax relief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law Republic Act No. 12316, a measure granting him the authority to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products in response to surging global oil prices.

Consortium begins P2.1B microgrid projects in underserved areas

A power consortium has started building 24 microgrid projects worth about P2.1 billion to bring electricity to remote communities in Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon Province.

Tookitaki expands Philippine presence, boosts anti-crime push 

Tookitaki has expanded its footprint in the Philippines with a new satellite office at Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati City, signaling confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech markets.
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