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PAFCPIC partners with PNB to enhance financial services for members and employees

The Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) has marked a key development in its corporate strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine National Bank.

Scoot expands network with new flights to Vienna and Iloilo City

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has announced the launch of new direct flight services to Vienna, Austria, and Iloilo City, Philippines, further expanding its global footprint.

Public satisfaction with Marcos Jr. and Duterte declines amid economic and transparency concerns

In the December 2024 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, public satisfaction with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte showed a notable shift, reflecting growing concerns over the economy and governance transparency. The survey, conducted from 12 to 18 December, found that Marcos’ satisfaction rating dropped 13 percentage points to +19, while Duterte’s rating fell by 6 points to +21.

Kaspersky joins EU AI pact to promote ethical, secure AI practices

Kaspersky has committed to the European Commission's AI Pact, a key initiative aimed at fostering trustworthy AI practices across Europe.

DMCI Power achieves record energy sales in 2024, expands capacity for 2025

DMCI Power Corporation (DPC), a leading off-grid energy provider in the Philippines, reported a record 491.2 GWh in energy sales for 2024, marking a 9 percent increase over the previous year.

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Nearly 1M ‘vulnerable’ Filipinos buy P20 rice in September

Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.

Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.

Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.
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