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Global trade growth seen decelerating further this year

Governments in emerging-market and developing economies (EMDEs) need to forge stronger cooperation to increase cross-border trade as global trade growth is seen to decelerate...

Manuel M. Lopez Passes Away

Manuel M. Lopez, a former Philippine envoy to Japan and former chairman of Manila Electric Co., passed away on Thursday. He was 80.

Inappropriate use of bank funds gets Leyte rural banker up to 20 years in jail

The Regional Trial Court of Burauen, Leyte (RTC-Burauen) has convicted a former officer of the now-closed Rural Bank of Burauen (Leyte), Inc. for violating the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) and appropriate legislation.

Sunlight Air, BillEase announce partnership offering cardless Fly Now, Pay Later 

Domestic boutique charter airline Sunlight Air and consumer finance app BillEase are partners in a venture enabling tourists to book flights and pay later even without a credit card.

PLDT, Smart thwart 17 billion attempts to open malicious sites, block 400 million fraudulent text messages

PLDT and Smart have intensified their anti-cybercrime efforts and clamped down on illegal activities perpetrated over their text messaging or SMS and online platforms. 

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Asialink Finance in partnerships expanding EV mobility financing

Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading non-bank financial institution, has sealed strategic partnerships with CBEV Transport Technology Inc. (CarBEV), VinFast Fairview, and PeekUp to boost electric vehicle (EV) financing and support sustainable mobility in the Philippines. The agreements were signed during a ceremony at AFC’s office.

APECO secured P18B deals, eyes strategic role 

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has secured investment pledges worth P18 billion in less than three years, underscoring growing investor interest in the eastern seaboard ecozone as the government pushes to diversify growth centers and strengthen national economic resilience.

From fry boxes to fuel, McDonald’s recycles

What happens to plastic waste after the last burger is served and the dining tables are cleared? McDonald’s Philippines wants the answer to be something more productive than a trip to the landfill.

Foundations collaborate to bring financial education to PSHS

The Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF) and the Philippine Science High School Foundation Inc. (PSHSFI) have signed an agreement to launch the FinEd Unboxed program across the PSHS community. Formalized at the PSHS Main Campus, this makes PSHS BPIF’s third partner school for 2026.
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