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Globe bans gambling sites from its network

Globe Telecom has blocked 1,345  illegal gambling websites in only the first three months this year, representing a 967 percent increase from last year's closures.

Extreme heat indices seen pushing Meralco sales growth as high as 6% this year

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) anticipates reprising its 2023 sales growth performance averaging 4.7 percent with even better sales numbers this year. 

NLEX Corp. plans borrowing an initial P5 billion to finance tollway expansion

Pursuing the third phase of the NLEX widening project requires the concession holder to borrow from financial institutions an initial P5 billion more or...

SEC comes down hard on Abra Mining

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Abra Mining and Industrial Corp. (AR), its directors, officers and certain stockholders and even against its transfer agent for unauthorized and fraudulent trading. 

PRCI expects real estate business recovery to boost earnings in 2024

Philippine Racing Club Inc., which discontinued its horse racing operations to focus on its property development business, projects better operating results this year on an expected rebound in the real estate operations.

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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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