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PAL raises additional $50 million to fund fleet upgrade and route expansion

The Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL), led by the Lucio Tan group, is raising an extra $50 million to support its fleet modernization efforts and expand its international flight network.

GSIS net income jumps 28%, gains go straight to members 

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) earned P94.75 billion in the first half of 2026—up nearly 28 percent year-on-year—with total assets rising to P2.05 trillion. Operating costs stayed very low, so 94 centavos of every peso spent went directly to benefits and claims.

Central bank projects inflation no higher than 6.6% in July

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects inflation will fall between 5.6 percent and 6.6 percent. The range reflects competing forces shaping the economy.

The green revolution could leave wildlife in the red

The world needs more minerals to build electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries. But a new study warns that the rush to dig them...

BOI explores China tie-up to boost EV workforce

The Board of Investments (BOI) is seeking to strengthen the Philippines' electric vehicle (EV) talent pipeline through a potential partnership with China's largest automotive vocational education institution, as the government works to attract more EV manufacturing investments.

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Aboitiz Foods, PH Army renew LAMP livelihood partnership

Aboitiz Foods via Pilmico Foods Corp. and the Philippine Army have renewed their joint Livelihood Assistance and Management Program (LAMP) for another five years.

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.
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