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Global Business Forum highlights perils of trade retaliation

At the 55th World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) Global Business Forum (GBF) in Marseille, France, global trade leaders issued a strong call for increased international cooperation to stabilize markets and safeguard economic growth amid rising tariff tensions and global uncertainty.

BanKo taps ECPay’s 300K-member network to reach underserved Filipinos

BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., a savings bank (BanKo), the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has partnered with Electronic Commerce Payments Inc. (ECPay), a leading electronic payment service provider, to make financial services more accessible to Filipinos, particularly micro-entrepreneurs and underserved communities.

Fuel prices climb sharply amid global oil market optimism

The various fuel retailers are set to implement significant price increases on Tuesday, with gasoline and kerosene rising by ₱1.20 per liter, and diesel surging by ₱1.70 per liter, marking a notable reversal after two weeks of rollbacks.

Mitsubishi Motors PH expands internship program for future workforce

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.iPC) has welcomed 187 college students from 32 educational institutions into its dynamic internship program, reinforcing its mission to support nation-building through technical education and workforce development.

Ayala Group clinches Gold Stevie Awards for purpose-driven innovation

The Ayala Group was honored with six Gold Stevie Awards at this year’s prestigious international business awards, underscoring the corporate giant’s commitment to innovation with real-world impact.

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ABI Pascual Foods is NDA’s first private partner in school milk feeding program

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) has named ABI Pascual Foods Inc. as its first private sector partner for the Private Sector-Funded Milk Feeding Program.

Globe Telecom keeps full-year revenue growth target despite economic headwinds

Globe Telecom Inc. is maintaining its full-year revenue growth guidance at low- to mid-single digits for 2026, even as the broader economy faces ongoing challenges.

RCBC pre-provision profit rises 13%, signaling strong core performance amid economic headwinds

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., led by the Yuchengco group, reported Wednesday that its pre-provision operating profit climbed 13 percent year-on-year to P23.6 billion in the first nine months ending September, driven by healthier interest margins and steady core banking business. This key measure of underlying profitability shows how well the bank’s main operations are performing before setting aside funds to cover potential bad loans—a critical indicator for shareholders tracking long-term earning power.

Spot market electricity prices rise 18.4% in October

Wholesale electricity prices across the Philippines climbed 18.4 percent in October from September levels, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
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