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GoTyme Bank reports acquiring record new depositors

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GoTyme Bank, the Gokongwei digital lender jointly owned with Singapore's Tyme Group, reported acquiring an estimated 250,000 new customers a month the past three months, allowing it to report over 2.3 million customers only 14 months from when they first conducted business.  

PLDT eyes lower capital expenditure in 2024

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PLDT Inc., the largest integrated telecommunications company in the country, said Friday its capital expenditure this year will be lower compared to last year’s budget of between P80 billion and P85 billion.

Film fest winner sets record as country’s highest-grossing film

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Star Cinema’s official entry at the Metro Manila Film Festival “Rewind” has set a new record as the country's highest grossing film of all time, with gross local and international ticket sales of P845 million as of Wednesday, 17 January. 

Advisors propose visa-free entry free for tourists

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The Private Sector Advisory Council - Tourism Sector (PSAC - Tourism), which counts top business leaders from various industries as members, has presented Malacanang with a set of recommendations seeking to revolutionize Philippine tourism, including visa-free entry for tourists. The proposals were discussed in a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and reflects its commitment to elevate the country's standing in the global tourism landscape.

DA steps up armyworm infestation assistance program in Nueva Ecija, Tarlac

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The Department of Agriculture has stepped up efforts to deal with armyworm infestation and provide assistance to affected onion farmers in several towns in Nueva Ecija and Tarlac. 
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Strong El Niño effects seen worsening in 2027; gov’t steps up preparations

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The Philippines is already experiencing a strong El Niño, but its impact could worsen in early 2027 as rainfall declines across more provinces, prompting the government to accelerate preparations for possible drought, water shortages and agricultural losses.

AMLC report cited in ill-gotten wealth charge in VP impeachment trial

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A tabulation presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, showed covered and suspicious transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts from 2007 to 2025. The records reflected total inflows of P1.41 billion, outflows of P1.06 billion, and P1.26 billion in transactions with undetermined inflow or outflow. The report also showed inflows from China and other countries amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos involving Cale88 Foods Corp., owned by Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, with whom she has an absolute community of property. The AMLC report forms part of the prosecution’s evidence on alleged ill-gotten wealth, as prosecutors contend their salaries and business income are insufficient to explain their accumulated wealth.

Split fuel price adjustments hit pumps; diesel down, gasoline and kerosene up

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The various fuel retailers are implementing mixed price adjustments at the pump this week, ending a brief period of across-the-board rollbacks.

Group pushes urgent backing for rooftop project across ASEAN

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The Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association calls for stronger regional support for rooftop solar and energy storage as core to building more resilient, flexible power systems.
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