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Tricycles, public markets go cashless in Tagbilaran City

Tagbilaran City is the latest local government unit (LGU) to promote digital payments in public markets, tricycle hubs, and other establishments pursuing the nationally implemented  “Paleng-QR Ph Plus” program. 

Globe expands 5G coverage in Visayas, Mindanao

Globe Telecom Inc. said Monday it expanded its 5G coverage in the Visayas and Mindanao, adding 212 and 25 sites, respectively, to provide more consumers and businesses improved connectivity and access to faster data speeds as well as jump start economic activity slowed by the pandemic.

Converge spent P7.2B of P10B  maiden bond offer in 2022

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. already spent the bulk of the proceeds of its maiden P10 billion bond offer last year, raising...

Robinsons Retail raises stake in BPI to 6.8% for P19.7B

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. raised its stake in Bank of the Philippine Islands to 6.8% by purchasing an additional 4.4% of the lender for...

Philippines on track towards meeting forecast 7.2% growth in 2022 – World Bank

The Philippines is on track towards achieving growth in 2022 averaging 7.2 percent in terms of the gross domestic product, the World Bank said in the January 2023 iteration of its Global Economic Prospects report.

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SJDM Bulacan Water supply risks worsen as Angat Dam levels drop

San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan has stepped up its emergency efforts as reduced allocations from the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) cut the local water district’s daily supply from 70 million liters to 45 million liters.

PMFTC remains top local tobacco buyer for third straight year

PMFTC Inc., the Philippine unit of Philip Morris International, has maintained its position as the country’s leading purchaser of locally grown tobacco leaves for three consecutive years.

Consultations set for Negros Oriental geothermal expansion

Public consultation for the proposed 13.5-megawatt expansion of the Palinpinon 1 geothermal facility in Valencia, Negros Oriental will be held on August 13, 2026, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau announced.

Globe positions connectivity as essential fifth utility amid rising digital reliance in PH

Connectivity has grown to match the importance of traditional utilities such as water, electricity and transportation in supporting daily life and economic progress across the Philippines, according to Globe.
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