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Metrobank celebrates birthday month with treats to customers 

Metrobank just turned 61. As thank you to Metrobank clients’ unwavering trust and support for the past 61 years, the bank has exciting offers during...

Obiena ends athletics’ 37-year gold dry spell in Asian Games

EJ Obiena reset the Asian Games pole vault record twice Saturday to end Philippine athletics 37-year drought in gold  from this continental championship. This was also the first gold medal for the country in this edition of the Asian Games.

WTO moratorium on tariffs on digital trade for review in early 2024

The World Trade Organization (WTO) moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions, in force for over two decades, is for review early next year, with a few countries questioning the further extension of its suspension.

Prestigious organizations cite Metrobank for outstanding performance

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has been recognized as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker for the third straight year and the Best Domestic Bank in the country by Asiamoney. 

China factory activity expands for first time in 6 months

China's factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to a run of indicators suggesting the world's second-largest economy has begun to bottom out.

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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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