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BOI maps six-node tech corridor to attract AI investments

The Board of Investments (BOI) is mapping out a six-node technology corridor linking mineral processing, chip design, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure to position the Philippines as an investment destination for artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies.

RCBC ranks among top Philippine employers for fourth year

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has secured a place in the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027 list for the fourth consecutive year, ranking among the country's top two privately owned domestic banks.

Metro Dumaguete Water expands capacity ahead of El Niño 

Metro Dumaguete Water (MDW) is adding three million liters per day to its production capacity and upgrading its distribution network as it moves to secure water supply for 37,000 consumers ahead of a potentially severe El Niño.

Eala breaks Czech jinx in HK Open thriller against Valentova

Alex Eala needed more than two hours, a nerve-testing tiebreak, and one emphatic forehand winner to finally shake off her Czech curse, beating 18-year-old Tereza Valentova, 6-4, 7-6 (9-7), on Thursday night to reach the quarterfinals of the Prudential Hong Kong Open.

Tamaraw at 50: Toyota’s workhorse drives new era of Philippine mobility, manufacturing

Fifty years after its Philippine debut in 1976, the Toyota Tamaraw is taking on a new mission: transforming public transportation while helping rebuild the country's automotive manufacturing ecosystem.

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ASEAN summit to showcase 50 MSMEs, advance P35B farm investments

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is putting small businesses alongside regional corporate heavyweights at its November 14-15 summit in Manila, while advancing a P35-billion pipeline of private investments in agriculture and food security.

The showroom is now in your pocket

Buying a car in the Philippines has traditionally involved three things: a dealership, a salesperson who calls you “Sir” or “Ma’am” with enthusiasm, and a calculator poised to reveal how much of your future salary you need to commit. There may also be coffee, a test drive, and a discussion about whether the free tint is really worth installing.

PSAC seeks P1B yearly for 100 Filipino scholars abroad

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is proposing a P1-billion annual government allocation to send 100 top-performing Filipino students to leading universities overseas, with scholars required to return home and put their expertise to work in the Philippines.

Jobless Filipinos surge to 2.86M in September 

The number of unemployed Filipinos surged to 2.86 million in September 2026 as employment growth failed to keep pace with an expanding labor force, pushing the jobless rate to its highest level in recent months.
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