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    Pre-need industry marks 25 years; urges Filipinos to plan ahead

    The Philippine Federation of Memorial, Pension, and Education Plan Companies, Inc. (PFPMEP) stressed the growing role of the pre-need industry in protecting Filipino families as it successfully concluded the 25th Pre-Need Consciousness Week earlier this month.

    Dominic Edgard Cabangon steps down as Citystate Savings chairman: new director named

    Dominic Edgard A. Cabangon has resigned as chairman and director of Citystate Savings Bank, effective February 25, citing personal reasons.

    Dataiku bets on open source to restore trust in business-critical AI

    As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in core business operations, Dataiku is taking direct aim at one of the industry’s biggest challenges: trust.

    Elaine Katindoy named education committee head of PLIA

    Pru Life UK announced that Elaine Katindoy, vice president for PRUAcademy, has been appointed as the education committee head of the Philippine Life Insurance Association (PLIA). The role highlights her dedication to advancing financial literacy and professional development in the life insurance sector.

    Gov’t puts messaging app Telegram “under observation” amid rising online crimes

    The Philippine government is closely monitoring the messaging app Telegram after reports linked it to online scams, gambling, piracy, illegal drug sales, and the exploitation of children.

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    Tariff truce sparks Philippine garments export sprint

    Philippine apparel exporters are racing against time, scrambling to squeeze shipments into a fleeting 150-day window after the US trimmed newly imposed tariffs from 19 percent to as low as 10 percent, or potentially 15 percent.

    Taiwan travel boost buoys Philippine tourism

    The Philippines is entering 2026 with rising confidence in the Taiwan market after closing 2025 with stronger visitor numbers, signaling fresh momentum in one of Asia’s most hotly contested outbound segments.

    Leviste puts 16% stake in MGen Renewable Energy up for sale to foreign investor

    Meralco Power Gen Corp. (MGen) announced that Batangas First District Congressman Leandro Leviste is offering his remaining stake in MGen Renewable Energy Holdings Inc. to a foreign investor.

    P1T reserve breach powers SSS pension boost

    State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) is set to roll out another round of pension increases and a new micro loan program after its reserve fund breached the P1-trillion mark for the first time in its 69-year history, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced Thursday.
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