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New Islamic banking unit opens in Manila

Maybank Philippines, Inc. has started its Islamic banking operations and has become the country's third lender operating under the shari'ah principles. 

Globe completes service restoration in storm-hit provinces

Globe has completed restoration of call, text and data services in provinces stricken by Tropical Storm Enteng, providing critical connectivity for recovery efforts in the wake of the weather event.

Outstanding national government debt rises to P15.69 trillion in July

The National Government's outstanding debt reached P15.69 trillion as at end-July 2024, up by P206.49 billion or 1.3 percent from June due to net issuances of domestic and foreign debt.

Benguet Corp updates mortgage agreements with Philippine Veterans Bank

Benguet Corp. signed on Wednesday an amendment to its Mortgage Trust Indenture and Deed of Chattel Mortgage with the Philippine Veterans Bank which marks a significant shift in the listed mining company's financial management, as it replaces Philippine National Bank with PVB as the successor trustee.

Supreme Court validates termination of energy contracts based on change of circumstance

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) on Tuesday reported securing Supreme Court affirmation allowing subsidiaries Sual Power Inc. and South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) to revoke their power supply agreements (PSAs) with the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) due to change of circumstances.

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GCash anniversary offers free MRT rides, P10 meals

GCash is marking its 22nd anniversary with a nationwide promotional campaign offering free MRT-3 rides, P10 chicken meals and prizes worth up to P100,000, as the financial technology platform seeks to reward users through October 31.

$1.5-B ADB loan targets fuel costs, jobs amid crisis

The Philippine government has secured USD1.5 billion in emergency financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help cushion households, commuters and businesses against rising fuel prices and economic disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Friendship prevails over legal tussle as stock exchange stalwarts challenge SEC governance rules

In a striking display of personal camaraderie amid high-stakes regulatory friction, former Stock Exchange chairman Ma. Vivian Yuchengco and Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Francis E. Lim maintained a friendly demeanor during the recent listing of Mynt Inc. in Taguig, despite an ongoing legal battle between them. The interaction underscored a complex dynamic where personal relationships persist even as fundamental corporate and stock market regulations are tested in court.

Philippines retains Tier 1 anti-trafficking status for 11th year

The Philippines has retained its Tier 1 classification in the US’ 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the 11th consecutive year, with authorities citing continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement, victim protection and prosecution.
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