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    Electronic driver’s licenses valid for driving — DOTr

    Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said Tuesday that electronic driver’s licenses (eDLs) are fully recognized as valid identification for driving.

    BCDA renews bid for Smart backbone

    The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is making a fourth push to attract private investors to commercialize the passive information and communications technology (ICT) backbone of New Clark City, relaunching a P2.5-billion project critical to building the country’s first smart metropolis.

    Green packaging gets e-commerce reality check

    Sustainability is no longer a niche concern in the packaging industry—it is a commercial imperative colliding head-on with the explosive growth of e-commerce. 

    DA backs Mindoro deepwater port to cut food costs, boost trade

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday expressed strong support for the proposed P2-billion Abra de Ilog Deep Water Port, saying it could lower food prices by reducing transport costs and easing farm-to-market bottlenecks.

    Airbus delivers 793 aircraft in 2025

    Airbus said it delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, up from 766 a year earlier, as demand for new planes remained strong.

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    GSIS explores broker-led stock loan program to boost market participation

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying a Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) proposal to allow pension fund members to access stock loans and other financial products, signaling potential support for initiatives that could expand retirement investment options and strengthen the local stock market.

    Competition rules transform public transport market 

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.

    Singapore’s Atome secures $345m syndicated loan

    Singapore-based Atome, part of Advance Intelligence Group, has raised $345 million through an upsized syndicated debt facility, up from $200 million secured in 2024.

    Cebu Landmasters gets PCC approval for Japanese investor

    Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) said it has secured approval from the Philippine Competition Commission for the entry of Japanese firm NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. as a partner in its Luzon expansion. The deal allows NTT UD Asia to acquire 40 percent of the voting shares of CLI Luzon Ventures Inc., the unit formed to lead the company’s developments in Luzon.
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