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DOT drives to attract South Korean tourists back

The Philippines is doubling down on South Korean travelers, with the Department of Tourism leading a full-throttle campaign to reclaim its crown as the top overseas destination.

Bloomberry exits South Korea casino business after Jeju spin-off

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the gaming firm controlled by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., has completed its exit from the casino business in South Korea following the spin-off of its gaming operations in Jeju Island.

Ayala Foundation calls for skilled volunteers to help communities

The foundation said it wants to move beyond traditional volunteer activities such as relief goods repacking and cleanup drives. Instead, it is encouraging experts and specialists to share their knowledge directly with communities that need support.

EastWest hosts feng shui–inspired economic briefings for clients ahead of 2026

East West Banking Corp. recently held a series of client events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, combining economic insights and feng shui guidance to help clients plan for 2026.

Pacific Online buys minority stake in Belle for P280M

Technology firm Pacific Online Systems Corp. has acquired a 2-percent stake in Belle Corp. for P280 million, a move that underscores continued investor interest in gaming- and leisure-linked assets.

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PNB expands ISO information security certification, includes Singapore branch

The Philippine National Bank has passed its surveillance audit for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security standard and expanded the coverage of its certification, reinforcing its efforts to protect customer and business data.

P4M food hub upgrade boosts women’s livelihood in Muntinlupa

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Muntinlupa city government have invested P4 million to upgrade a local food hub that supports women-led enterprises and community food production.

Rising price pressures seen despite February inflation staying within target

Price pressures have been gradually building in recent months, even as February inflation remained within the central bank’s target and broadly in line with market expectations, according to economist Jonas Ravelas.

Japan grants $318K for waste, fisheries projects in Bohol and Palawan

Japan signed two grassroots development grants worth USD 318,098 (about P18.3 million) to improve waste management in Bohol and support indigenous fisheries livelihoods in Palawan.
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