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PLDT recognized as Leader and PH frontrunner in 2023 Global Child Forum business benchmark

PLDT has been recognized as a Leader in the Global Child Forum’s (GCF) latest global children’s rights and business benchmark, a global assessment and report on the state of children's rights across 1,108 companies, in eight sectors and six regions.

GCash widens global reach with Visa partnership

GCash, the country's top finance super app, on Tuesday bared expanding its services globally through partnership with Visa. 

Courts convict former officers of closed Sarangani rural lender

Three courts in General Santos City, South Cotabato have convicted former officers of the closed Sarangani Rural Bank, Inc. (SRBI) for violating the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB), the General Banking Law of 2000, and the Revised Penal Code.

Vista Land sets rates on P10B 3-year, 5-year fixed-rate bonds

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. said Tuesday it set the interest rate for its Philippine peso-denominated fixed-rate bond at 7.5426 percent due December 2026 series F and 7.6886 percent for the bond  due December 2028 series G.

Philex secures USD100M loan for further Silangan mine devt

Philex Mining Corp. said Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silangan Mindanao Mining Co. Inc, has signed a USD100 million debt facility with a syndicate of banks led by BDO Capital and Investment Corp.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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