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BSP-led committee opens nominations for Financial Health and Inclusion Excellence Awards

The Financial Inclusion Steering Committee (FISC), chaired by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is now accepting entries for the inaugural Financial Health and Inclusion Excellence Awards (FHIEA).

Desalination project boosts Cebu’s long-term water security

Metro Cebu has begun receiving desalinated water from Isla Mactan Cordova Corp. (IMCC), marking a major step in diversifying the region's water supply as rising demand and climate risks put increasing pressure on traditional sources.

Tourism sips less water, burns more fuel

The Philippine tourism industry used less water in 2025 but consumed more energy and emitted more carbon dioxide, highlighting a growing sustainability challenge as the sector's environmental footprint shifts from the tap to the tailpipe.

Verena Siow appointed president of SAP Asia Pacific

Effective immediately, SAP has named Verena Siow as President for its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, based in Singapore. She will lead efforts to boost customer success, speed up business transformation, and help organisations get maximum value from SAP solutions.

Globe backs DepEd’s new school gadget policy; pushes for balanced, safe digital learning

Globe Telecom has expressed full support for the Department of Education’s latest guidelines governing the use of gadgets in schools, emphasizing that technology should be both accessible and safe for Filipino learners.

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PHILTOA turns to land travel, ASEAN markets as airfares rise

Philippine tour operators are shifting toward cheaper land-based packages and Southeast Asian markets as high airfares and global uncertainties make long-haul tourism harder to sustain.

Global gold demand hits record US$193-B in 1Q 2026; EastWest delivers expert insight under new partnership

Global gold demand stayed resilient amid market volatility, reflecting strong long-term investor confidence in the metal as a reliable way to preserve wealth. In the first quarter of 2026, total global demand hit 1,231 tons - valued at a record US$193 billion. This strength held even though gold prices dropped 15.4 percent in the second quarter, driven by expectations of higher interest rates.

Moody’s projects inflation to return to target range by 2027-2028 as BSP earns high marks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has earned fresh praise from sovereign credit giant Moody’s Ratings, which expects local inflation to steadily settle back within the government's two to four percent target range between 2027 and 2028.

Court orders arrest of VP Duterte

A Quezon City Regional Trial Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over three counts of grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Lisa Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the Department of Justice said Friday. The DOJ said the warrant means the court found probable cause against Duterte. Bail was set at P120,000 for each count. Duterte earlier asked the court to defer or recall the warrant. The case stemmed from public threats the VP issued against the 3. The grave threat is also among the charges in the impeachment complaint versus the Vpz
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