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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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Just as we brace for rains, we can also plan for life’s biggest uncertainties

When storms approach, Filipino families instinctively act: umbrellas within reach, supplies checked, gadgets charged, and disruptions anticipated. It is a proven habit—when the future is unclear, being ready changes everything.

Security Bank boosts coastal environment work in La Union 

As part of its 75th anniversary and Project MITHI’s second year, Security Bank and partners planted nearly 500 mangrove seedlings in Barangay Bungro, moving toward a 7,500-seedling target this year. The event included environmental education for children and financial literacy training for adults to strengthen community resilience.

Japan welcomes historic first Bangsamoro election

Japan, as a long-standing observer and partner in the Mindanao peace process, welcomed the successful conduct of the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election held on September 14.

BSB Junrose, Michelin deepen support for PH fleets

BSB Junrose Corp. has been appointed an importer-distributor of Michelin commercial tires in the Philippines, expanding its product offering to fleet operators as logistics and transport businesses put greater focus on vehicle uptime and operating efficiency.
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