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    Remittances rise 3.2% in August

    Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) climbed by 3.2 percent year-on-year to US$2.98 billion in August 2025, up from US$2.89 billion in August 2024, providing a continued boost to the economy.

    BSP honors outstanding North Luzon Partners at 2025 OBSAC Ceremony

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) honored 16 outstanding institutional partners from North Luzon during the 2025 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held on October 7, 2025.

    Smart travelers don’t skip travel insurance—Here’s why

    As holiday travel ramps up during the peak 'ber months, experts are urging travelers to consider one essential item often overlooked in vacation planning: travel insurance.

    Berde Renewables open to strategic partnerships

    Solar energy firm Berde Renewables Inc. announced Wednesday its openness to partnerships with landowners, commercial and industrial businesses, and solar co-developers nationwide to expand clean energy capacity through site development, rooftop installations, and utility-scale projects.

    JG Summit embraces AI for workforce management

    JG Summit Holdings, Inc. is accelerating its digital transformation by expanding its collaboration with Darwinbox, an AI-powered, mobile-first human capital management (HCM) platform.

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    Food poverty falls sharply as gov’t expands rice program

    Food poverty in the Philippines dropped significantly in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by expanded rice subsidies and higher government spending on farm infrastructure, according to the latest OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey.

    Zen LifeSciences investing P1.2B in Tarlac

    Zen LifeSciences Inc. is making a major P1.2-billion investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing, announcing plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility at the Luisita Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone in Tarlac.

    DTI hails price freeze on essential goods

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of most basic necessities remain steady, with manufacturers absorbing higher costs to protect consumers.

    Jollibee unit delivers strong sales growth in Korea

    Compose Coffee, one of South Korea’s fastest-growing coffee chains and part of the Jollibee Group, continues to post strong commercial performance, reinforcing its role as a key growth platform in the Group’s international portfolio.
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