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Remittances hit $2.8B in February, supporting the economy

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos reached $2.79 billion in February 2026, bringing total inflows for the first two months of the year to $5.81 billion, a 3.1 percent increase from the same period in 2025.

ABS-CBN pushes back vs allegations, cites record of employee support

ABS-CBN pushed back on Wednesday against what it said as continued public relations attacks linked to an internal family dispute over the company’s future.

Shopee, Police Partner to boost families’ online livelihoods

Shopee Philippines has partnered with the Philippine National Police Eastern Police District to roll out digital livelihood training for police families, tapping e-commerce as a pathway to supplemental income and financial resilience.

DA launches ₱10B cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started distributing a ₱10-billion cash assistance program to help farmers and fisherfolk cope with rising fuel and production costs.

PLDT extends free calls, fee-free remittance for Filipinos in Middle East

PLDT Global Corporation has extended its free call service to help overseas Filipinos in parts of the Middle East stay connected with their families in the Philippines amid ongoing regional tensions.

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MRT-3 offers free rides to solo parents from April 15–18

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is giving free rides to registered solo parents from April 15 to 18, 2026.

Fuel price surge pressures Philippine gaming industry outlook 

Rising fuel costs tied to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to weigh on the Philippine gaming sector, according to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro H. Tengco.

Dubai Chamber opens Manila office to boost trade

The Dubai International Chamber has officially opened its first representative office in Manila, signaling a stronger push to deepen trade and investment ties between Dubai and the Philippines.

BOC intelligence deputy commissioner resigns; replacement being lined up

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said its Intelligence Group is currently without a deputy commissioner after Romeo Allan Rosales resigned, effective last Monday.
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