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House backs Bicol Ecozone as 5th hub

The House of Representatives has endorsed a resolution pushing for the proclamation of the proposed Bicol Ecozone in Pantao, Libon, Albay as the fifth public economic zone under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), signaling a major step toward boosting trade along the country’s eastern seaboard.

Asian Eye Institute expands Trinoma branch with new surgical suite

The Asian Eye Institute has announced the expansion of its branch at TriNoma, introducing a larger and upgraded facility aimed at improving access to eye care services for patients in Quezon City, Northern Metro Manila, and nearby areas.

From submariner to CEO: Reggie Cariaso leads RCBC into its next era

Appointed as president and chief executive officer of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation effective July 1, 2025, Reginald Anthony “Reggie” Cariaso leads one of the country's largest universal banks at a time of rapid digital transformation.

Choked Hormuz puts global food supply at risk

Food, not fuel, may prove the first and most immediate casualty of the Middle East conflict as disruption grips the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane with an outsized role in feeding the world.

Brewing billions as cafés reshape Philippine F&B 

The Philippines’ café and bar scene is perking up fast, fueled by shifting lifestyles and sharper tastes. Growth is strongest where caffeine meets culture and everyday routines turn into experiences.

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Flour power: Filipino bakeries rise to survive 

Before sunrise, neighborhood ovens across the Philippines are already humming—dough proofing, trays filling, and the unmistakable scent of pandesal drifting through streets from Cuenca, Batangas to Kamuning, Quezon City. 

Gov’t cuts water prices by over half in remote barangays

Residents in some of the country’s most isolated communities are now paying dramatically less for clean drinking water, with prices slashed by more than 50 percent under government programs tied to Executive Order 22 of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Cebu hub ascends as Philippines’ transfer kingpin

Mactan-Cebu International Airport is tightening its grip as the country’s second-busiest gateway—and increasingly, its most efficient transfer hub—linking travelers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with growing speed and precision.

Eala serves Manila a sunny Sunday stunner

Alex Eala served Manila its Sunday headline hot and early, with coffee brewing and pandesal fresh from the oven, dishing out a crisp 6-3, 7-6 win over Magda Linette to punch her ticket to the Round of 16 of the Miami Open.
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