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AI exports cushion Philippine economy from global headwinds 

The Philippines' growing role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain is expected to provide an important buffer against slowing growth, higher oil prices and lingering trade uncertainties, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

AG&P expands Batangas hub to capture global infrastructure demand 

AG&P Industrial is betting that the next wave of global infrastructure spending will require bigger factories, faster execution and smarter manufacturing, prompting the company to build a new 85-hectare fabrication yard in Batangas that will significantly expand its production capacity.

BDO Unibank H1 2026 net income rises to ₱40.7 billion on strong core operations

BDO Unibank, Inc. reported a net income of ₱40.7 billion for the first half of 2026, a modest increase from the ₱40.6 billion recorded in the same period a year earlier, supported by steady performance across its core business segments, with return on equity reaching 12.7 percent.

AMRO keeps Philippines growth forecast, cuts inflation outlook

The Philippines' near-term growth outlook remains subdued, but easing inflation could offer policymakers more room to support the economy as global headwinds begin to soften.

Senate President Gatchalian targets prices, power, jobs in agenda

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian opened the 20th Congress with a legislative agenda aimed squarely at the issues weighing most heavily on Filipino households, signaling that the chamber intends to focus less on politics and more on the cost of living.

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Converge ICT named PH’s fastest ISP in Ookla H1 2026 report

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has topped Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence rankings for the first half of 2026, earning titles as the country’s fastest internet service provider and best for fixed latency. Its flagship FiberX service recorded leading scores across key metrics, extending the company’s winning streak that began in 2022. Company officials said the results reflect consistent infrastructure investments, as Converge continues expanding its network nationwide under the leadership of founders Dennis Anthony Uy and Maria Grace Uy.

DICT launches AI toolkit for Bicol MSMEs under Magkasangga Program

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has introduced a set of artificial intelligence tools tailored to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bicol enhance their operations and competitiveness. Known as the MSME Digital Assistant, this collection of AI applications addresses key challenges commonly faced by small businesses, covering areas such as business planning, regulatory compliance, product pricing, document understanding, and digital marketing.

Before the malls, the Sy story began in one house

Long before the Sy name lit up skylines through malls, banks and skyscrapers, its story began in a quiet red-brick house in Hongxi Village, Jinjiang, China. There were no escalators, department stores or boardrooms then. Just a family home, a village and a dream waiting to cross the sea.

Cebuana Lhuillier boosts forex literacy for global Filipinos

As more Filipinos travel, study, work and invest overseas,...
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