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Cirtek unit recognized as top global contract manufacturer

Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. has announced that its subsidiary, Cirtek Advanced Technologies and Solutions Inc. (CATSI), has been recognized by American multinational semiconductor leader Analog Devices Inc. as the top contract manufacturer worldwide for its evaluation boards product line in Q4 2024.

Axelum sees sharp turnaround, poised for growth amid strong market demand

Axelum Resources Corp., a leading coconut products trader, has reported a significant operational rebound in 2024, driven by rapidly increasing demand for plant-based products, expanded commercial applications, and emerging market trends.

SMPC breaks 2024 coal shipment record, sustains full production for third year

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has set a new benchmark in coal shipments for 2024, reaching a historic 16.5 million metric tons (MT)—surpassing last year’s record of 15.8 million MT.

Experts urge stronger cooperation amid growing Chinese aggression in West Philippine Sea

As tensions rise in the West Philippine Sea, experts are calling for greater cooperation among like-minded nations to counter China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region. This plea was made during a forum on Japan and the Philippines' strategic cooperation held on Friday by the Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.

Smart Communications blocks phishing site, warns of reward scam

Smart Communications has successfully blocked a phishing website targeting its customers, which impersonated the company to promote a fake rewards points program.

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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.

Idle bamboo land offers opening for Philippine firms in $73B global market

The Philippines has plenty of bamboo-growing land. What it lacks is enough businesses turning the fast-growing grass into products worth considerably more than garden stakes and handicrafts.
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