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From vacation home to thriving staycation spot: One woman’s journey in Puerto Galera

In the island destination of Puerto Galera, a simple vacation house has grown into a welcoming retreat for travelers—thanks to the determination of business owner Carmen Kanematsu.

FDC Green solar project cleared for operations

DC Green Energy Corp. (FDC Green), a wholly owned subsidiary of Filinvest Group’s utility arm FDC Utilities, Inc. (FDCUI), has secured a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its 20.774-megawatt peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar facility at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate, signaling readiness to supply power to the grid.

Globe trims hybrid debt, strengthens balance sheet

Globe Telecom Inc. has completed a significant step in its capital management strategy after concluding a tender offer for its USD600 million 4.2 percent Senior Perpetual Capital Securities, resulting in the repurchase of a large portion of the outstanding debt instrument.

DA centralizes farm reform programs under single office

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a single project management office (PMO) to oversee two major reform programs funded by the World Bank. The move aims to improve coordination, speed up implementation, and strengthen oversight.

EastWest charts cautious growth with digital drive

EastWest Bank is doubling down on prudent expansion, sharpening its focus on wealth management, hyper-local growth, and digitalization as it navigates a more uncertain economic landscape.

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NPC partners with private firm to develop carbon credit system

The National Power Corp. (NPC) has signed an agreement with Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) to create a framework for carbon credits, aiming to support the Philippines’ shift to a low-carbon future.

Philippine bonds to join Global Index in 2027

The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that Philippine peso-denominated government bonds will be included in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting January 29, 2027.

Museo del Galeon: The voyage begins May 1

The galleon is sailing again, at least in spirit, and this time it is anchored in Manila as a story of heritage,  high ambition and history finally opens its doors to the public.

Chicken inasal, adobo climb globa taste rankings

Filipino chicken is no longer quietly sizzling in backyard grills and family kitchens. It is now officially competing on the world stage, with chicken inasal and adobong manok earning standout recognition in the April 2026 TasteAtlas rankings.
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