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Maya backs DSWD UPLIFT program, advances digital financial inclusion and corporate public value

Maya has formalized its support for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s UPLIFT Assistance initiative, helping the government streamline digital payouts while expanding low-income households’ access to formal financial services.

DMCI Homes to boost San Juan, Batangas tourism, corporate events with Solmera Beach Resort

DMCI Homes Inc., the property development arm of the Consunji Group, announced Wednesday its Solmera Beach Park Resort is set to drive tourism growth and establish San Juan, Batangas as a leading destination for both leisure travelers and corporate gatherings.

GSIS reopens iconic Coconut Palace to public, blending cultural heritage and tourism promise

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) officially reopened the historic Coconut Palace, or Tahanang Pilipino, to visitors on August 25, 2026, marking a major milestone in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage while unlocking fresh opportunities for cultural tourism and public engagement. Situated within the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City, the landmark stands as a defining symbol of Filipino ingenuity, crafted by National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa with a distinct design that draws deeply from local traditions and makes innovative use of coconut-based and other indigenous materials—from lumber and shells to roots and fibers—reflecting both the country’s abundant natural resources and a pioneering commitment to sustainable, locally rooted architecture. First commissioned in 1978 by then First Lady Imelda R. Marcos as a government guesthouse and venue for distinguished visitors, the palace was originally designed to showcase Filipino craftsmanship and the versatility of the coconut as a building material, even welcoming Pope John Paul II during his 1981 visit, and has long stood as one of the Philippines’ most recognizable and culturally significant structures.

Mactan-Cebu airport leads Philippines in carbon cuts

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has become the first and only airport in the Philippines to achieve Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation, marking a new milestone in the country’s push for more sustainable aviation.

SM Hotels expands PRiMO loyalty program for MICE

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. is expanding its PRiMO loyalty and recognition program as it seeks to deepen relationships with corporate clients and drive repeat business in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions market.

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BIR cracks down on unregistered sabong betting systems; 297 machines, devices flagged

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) conducted simultaneous enforcement operations on 11 cockpit arenas on August 8, 2026, and found 297 betting machines, computerized betting units, servers, and other devices without the required Permit to Use (PTU) and not appearing in BIR records. These were sealed or confiscated, as warranted under existing rules.

APECO eyes defense hub on Pacific seaboard 

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is positioning its sprawling economic zone in Casiguran, Aurora as a potential defense-industrial hub as the Philippines strengthens strategic infrastructure along its Pacific seaboard.

DTI targets P1B sales from trade fairs

The Department of Trade and Industry is targeting more than P1 billion in sales from national trade fairs this year as it expands government-led marketplaces designed to connect Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises with domestic and international buyers.

GSIS allocates  ₱4.4 billion in emergency loans for typhoon-hit areas 

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside nearly ₱4.4 billion in emergency loan assistance for 166,789 active members as well as old-age and disability pensioners across nine areas in Luzon reeling from recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon.
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