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US safety rules raise compliance stakes for exporters

Philippine exporters shipping consumer goods to the US are being urged to tighten their compliance processes as new electronic product safety filing requirements take effect, raising the bar for companies seeking seamless access to one of the country's largest export markets.

SwiftPay launches fraud shield as BSP rules tighten

SwiftPay is ramping up its anti-fraud capabilities with the launch of a real-time monitoring platform aimed at helping banks and other financial institutions meet the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) tougher anti-scam requirements as digital payment fraud continues to rise.

FIFA World Cup final kicks off halftime entertainment era

For decades, the FIFA World Cup final has belonged to football. This year, however, the biggest match on the planet borrowed a page from another sporting giant.

APECO powers up to lure data center investors

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is intensifying talks with local and foreign energy firms as it races to secure the reliable, clean electricity needed to unlock billions of pesos in investments in data centers, advanced manufacturing and logistics.

BOI eyes tax fix to unlock aerospace investments

The government is moving to remove tax hurdles that have long weighed on the Philippines' aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry, betting that policy tweaks could unlock fresh aerospace investments and keep billions of pesos in business from flying overseas.

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DOT targets up to 7 million tourist arrivals in 2026

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is targeting 6.4 million to 6.8 million international visitor arrivals for full-year 2026, with a stretch goal of reaching seven million, as expanded visa-free access for Chinese tourists could help sustain the Philippine tourism recovery amid geopolitical tensions and higher fuel costs.

Nissan Philippines previews Navara hybrid, Primera EV

Nissan is reinforcing its commitment to the Philippine market as it prepares to broaden its electrified vehicle lineup, giving customers an early look at two upcoming models at Nissan DARE ahead of their availability on Nov. 6.

Parqal gives pets their own space, too

Parqal has opened Pawgrounds, a dedicated pet park giving dogs and their owners space to walk, play, and socialize as pets become an increasingly visible part of Filipino leisure time.

Jobstreet expands free hiring tools for MSMEs

Nearly half of Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are facing a talent crunch even as most plan to expand their workforce, prompting Jobstreet by SEEK to widen access to free digital recruitment tools for smaller businesses.
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