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Six in every 10 overseas Filipino workers are women–PSA data

More Filipino women have voted with the feet and left the comfort of home and family behind to find jobs overseas--mainly menial work--to help loved ones get a chance at a better life, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show.

SEC: We are not anti business

Securities officials failed in meeting the various business organizations on Thursday but came away from the aborted session proclaiming their pro-business leanings, in contrast to claims that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is anti-business. 

Meralco renewable energy arm takes control of listed SPNEC for P15.9B

The renewable energy arm of Manila Electric Co., better known as Meralco, said Thursday it is taking control of listed SP New Energy Corp. for an investment of P15.9 billion.

PLDT unit hosts Manila’s sovereign cloud domain

ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of PLDT Inc. on Thursday bared the country's first so-called sovereign cloud as part of the bid to protect local cyber assets from cybercriminals. Sovereign clouds are protected from foreign access.

Globe claims superior presence in 5G broadcast space

Globe Telecom Inc. on Thursday claimed to have the most extensive 5G presence with 156 global partners in 82 destinations, offering its customers a travel and connectivity experience powered by state-of-the-art 5G technology.

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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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