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PH-EU FTA talks conclude

The Philippines and European Union have completed free trade talks, and the country’s top business group says small and medium enterprises stand to gain the most.

BPI wins dual honors at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026

The Bank of the Philippine Islands has earned two prestigious distinctions at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026, confirming its leadership in treasury, working capital, and risk management across the country.

Reddit, Discord have 24 hours to set up local presence; compliance tied to child safety, real-world violence links

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a 24-hour directive for Reddit and Discord to establish local representation, stepping up state oversight after three school shootings in recent months were linked to harmful online activity.

BIR tax relief clears P84.5M in micro liabilities

The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) tax abatement program for micro taxpayers has cleared P84.5 million in taxes and penalties in its first two months, giving small businesses a cheaper way to settle old liabilities and return to compliance.

Coffee chain hits 130 Kuwait cafés in 20-year growth run

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) and partner Al-Ghunaim Trading Co. have opened their 130th café in Kuwait, capping more than two decades of expansion that has turned a single Salmiya outlet launched December 16, 2004 into one of the country’s top premium café brands.

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Belen delivers as Alas Pilipinas ends Asiad campaign with sweep

ALAS Pilipinas Women went out with a bang—and Bella Belen had the final say.

NUVALI adds 10 retail, lifestyle openings Q4 

NUVALI is set to welcome 10 new retail, dining, wellness and service establishments in the fourth quarter, expanding the commercial mix at The Shops NUVALI at Central Bloc in Laguna.

NPC tightens scrutiny of digital platforms over children’s data 

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is stepping up regulatory scrutiny of digital platforms operating in the Philippines, signaling potentially tighter compliance requirements for companies processing Filipinos’ personal data, particularly those serving children and young people.

Australia launches P2B program to boost Philippine investment

Australia is launching a P2-billion economic program in the Philippines to attract investment, advance business reforms and strengthen fiscal management over the next five years.
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