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    Insurer secures 3-year MDRT sponsorship to drive performance

    Pru Life UK is set to accelerate its agency force development through a new three-year premier sponsorship deal with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), announced by parent company Prudential plc. This partnership underscores a major strategic move to enhance corporate leadership capabilities and drive commercial performance.

    Eala surges in Lexus Eastbourne Open semis

    Alexandra Eala cruised past Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, 6-1, 6-2, to reach the semifinals of the Lexus Eastbourne Open—her first on grass and second at the tour level following her breakthrough in Miami last March.

    Valencia CF Secures €322 Million Financing for Nou Mestalla

    Valencia CF has officially secured full funding for Nou Mestalla, the most ambitious non-sporting venture in the Club’s history. The €322 million project will pave the way for the opening of a world-class stadium in 2027, marking a pivotal step in the Club’s long-term development.

    DENR unifies forest management for green growth

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Forest Management Bureau (FMB), on Thursday launched the Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) that consolidates seven forestry tenure instruments into a single, streamlined production-sharing agreement.

    DBCC recasts macro, fiscal targets amid global uncertainties

    The interagency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has revised the country's medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, growth projections, and fiscal program for 2025 to 2028 in light of mounting global risks, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and new U.S. tariffs.

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    US market, gold gain despite government shutdown, job losses

    Major U.S. markets shrugged off a federal government shutdown and weaker labor data on Wednesday, with equities and gold both pushing higher.

    More foreign currency expense than earnings seen persisting through 2026 

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projects the country's balance of payments (BOP) to remain in deficit over the next two years, as current account pressures persist.

    McDonald’s Cebu stores resume operations after quake

    Following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake on September 30, McDonald’s Philippines reported that all employees, managers, and customers are safe. The company reaffirmed that the safety of its people remains its top priority.

    Inflation seen at 1.9% in September

    Headline inflation likely rose to 1.9 percent in September, driven by higher fish and rice prices, following rains and the government’s rice import suspension.
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