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PH elected as host country for Loss and Damage Fund arising from climate change

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday said the Philippines was elected as host country of the Board of the Fund meeting as response to loss and damage due to climate change.

Phinma Foundation freshens up management with young blood

Phinma Foundation Inc. on Wednesday announced the appointment of new executives led by Nicole del Rosario-Serafica as president.

Aboitiz InfraCapital rivals submit Laguindingan Airport upgrade/operations Swiss challenge in mid-August

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) targets to hold the Laguindingan International Airport upgrade and operations project to a Swiss Challenge in August. 

Philippines trade deficit widened in May to $4.6 billion; electronics led export decline

The Philippines' trade deficit widened in May to USD4.6 billion from USD4.4 billion in the year-earlier period as the decline in exports, led by lower sales of electronic products, was magnified by a margin decline in imports.

Asialink secures funds from Korea’s Hana Bank

Asialink Finance Corp. has secured a P125 million credit line from KEB Hana Bank Global to shore up its lending resources for the Philippines’ small-scale businesses. This is Asialink’s first financial tie-up with a Korean bank.  

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When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty 

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.

Business groups push back on proposed 200% beverage tax hike

Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.

Lenovo unveils new AI PCs – performance without the premium price

Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.

Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone 18 launch with intimate dining events

Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.
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