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Marcos secures $2.5B Canadian investment pledges

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned from Canada with USD2.5 billion in investment commitments, betting that the Philippines' next wave of growth will come not only from traditional sectors but also from artificial intelligence, critical minerals, nuclear energy and even space.

Eala dethrones reigning Wimbledon queen Świątek

The 21-year-old Filipina pulled off the biggest victory of her blossoming career on Saturday, stunning defending Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek, 7-6 (11-9), 6-2, to reach the Round of 16 for the first time in any Grand Slam.

Germany joins tech alliance, boosting Philippine AI ambitions 

Germany's decision to join the Pax Silica Initiative strengthens the Philippines' push to become a strategic hub for semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, adding one of Europe's industrial powerhouses to a growing coalition reshaping global technology supply chains.

Didipio expansion fuels mining, investor confidence, regional growth

A planned USD1.9-billion investment by OceanaGold to extend the life of the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine through 2037 is shaping up as more than a mining expansion—it is emerging as an early test of whether the Philippines' recent fiscal reforms can unlock a new wave of responsible resource investments.

Globe chief: AI future rests on people, trust, purpose – not just tech 

At MWC Shanghai 2026, Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz stated during a keynote that AI’s true value lies in improving lives, not the technology itself. Speaking alongside global telecom leaders, Cruz noted the Philippines’ strong digital footprint makes it well-placed to benefit from AI.

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Batelec II greenlights competitive bidding for private sector partnerships

Batangas II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Batelec II) has approved a public bidding or Competitive Selection Process (CSP) to review proposals for private sector participation in its power distribution operations.

PSE targets over ₱200 billion in fundraising this year, led by Mynt IPO

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) projects it will raise more than ₱200 billion in funds this year, marking a 41 percent increase from 2025, with the planned initial public offering (IPO) of GCash parent firm Mynt Inc. as the biggest contributor.

DA sets sights on making ube the next big export 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out major policy changes to transform ube (purple yam) from a niche product into a leading global agricultural export, aiming to tap into the rising international demand for natural food ingredients.

Canada’s nuclear pitch powers Philippine energy goal

The Philippines is deepening talks with Canadian engineering and nuclear technology firm AtkinsRéalis as it explores civil nuclear power to bolster long-term energy security, support industrialization, and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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