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SM Prime unveils P7 billion SM Seaside Cebu Arena

SM Prime Holdings Inc. officially introduced its new SM Seaside Cebu Arena to business and industry partners on Thursday, advancing development at its South Road Properties (SRP) estate.

Globe honored by DICT as PH nears 100% internet access

Decades of efforts to connect the Philippines’ over 7,000 islands are nearing success, with full nationwide internet access expected by end-July, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda announced during the close of 2026 National ICT Month and the agency’s 10th anniversary.

InLife campaign puts insurance beside household essentials

Insurance provider InLife is taking an unconventional route to promote financial protection, using an ordinary grocery trip to persuade Filipinos that insurance deserves a place in the household budget alongside daily necessities.

DA rolls out mechanical dryers ahead of 2027 wet season rice harvest

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to complete the distribution of 380 mechanical drying systems across the country in time for the 2027 wet season harvest — the largest deployment of such facilities in the nation’s history.

DOTr agencies remit P15.29 billion dividends to gov’t

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that its attached agencies have turned over a total of P15.29 billion in dividends to the national treasury, funds that will be used for priority projects aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos.

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EastWest drops transfer fees as digital banking race heats

EastWest Bank is joining a growing wave of Philippine lenders eliminating digital fund transfer fees, signaling how free online transactions are fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an added customer benefit.

Gatchalian shifts focus to perks for wider EV adoption

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing a new approach to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, arguing that convenience and ease of ownership could be just as important as tax incentives in persuading more Filipinos to make the switch.

SJDM Bulacan declares PrimeWater persona non grata over water crisis

The local government of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan formally declared PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. persona non grata under Resolution No. 2026-07-529 during its July 8, 2026 regular session.

Basic Energy budgets P1 billion second-half capital expense

Basic Energy Corporation plans to spend as much as P1 billion in capital outlays for the remainder of 2026, marking a significant jump from the P100–P200 million recorded in 2025, when the firm only carried out pre-development work for its project pipeline. Chief executive officer Oscar de Venecia Jr. confirmed this during a recent event in Taguig City, noting that around P500 million has already been spent so far this year.
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