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Jollibee opens new San Francisco store to boost North America expansion

Jollibee Foods Corporation, also called the Jollibee Group, has opened a new store in downtown San Francisco, California to grow its business across North America.

Eala-Pegula title match suspended by rain

Alex Eala’s bid for the biggest title of her career was put on hold after persistent rain repeatedly disrupted the Mubadala DC Open final against top seed Jessica Pegula. The championship match was delayed for hours before play started, only to be suspended again for the safety of players and spectators. Eala surged to a 4-3 lead in the opening set and created several chances to move within a game of the set before World No. 3 Pegula rallied to win three straight games for a 6-4 advantage. Eala claimed the second-set opener before trailing 2-1 when play stopped.

Visa and GCash linkup allows card-funded QR payments

Digital payments giant Visa and mobile wallet GCash have announced a partnership to introduce a new, more secure way for consumers to pay for everyday purchases across the Philippines.

Philippine factories rebound as demand strengthens

Philippine manufacturers started the second half of 2026 on stronger footing, with factory output and new orders posting their fastest growth in five months as businesses tapped existing inventories to keep up with improving demand.

EV incentives boost local auto parts, export push

The Philippines’ P60-billion Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) is opening new opportunities for local automotive parts makers as the industry eyes a bigger role in electric vehicle production and commercial EV exports.

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Unregistered agri warehouses not allowed after Dec. 31, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) makes December 31, 2026 the final cutoff for all agricultural and fishery storage facilities to register. Any facility unlisted after this date will be considered non-compliant and face legal limits.

Skyro takes Philippine lending playbook to Malaysia

Skyro is taking its digital lending business beyond the Philippines, securing regulatory approval to offer online moneylending in Malaysia as it targets consumers with limited access to traditional credit.

ShopSM, Bench, Penshoppe lead Philippine brands in new Asian retail ranking

ShopSM, Bench and Penshoppe are the top Philippine names featured in the first-ever Brand Conviction Index: Asia’s Top 100 Retailers list.

RCEP opens wider Asian market but Filipino goods must earn their place on foreign shelves

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP unlocks a huge regional market for Filipino products, but local makers and sellers must meet higher standards to succeed, business leaders said September 29 at the RCEP Business and Investment Summit.
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