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IGF eyes technology to boost accountable giving

A new player in Philippine social finance expects that technology and tighter guardrails can fix the trust deficit in grassroots fundraising.

Podcasts go beyond soundbites, fuel global business thinking for Filipino entrepreneurs

Podcasts are no longer just background noise or quick-hit motivation. For many Filipino entrepreneurs, they’ve become a front-row seat to global business thinking — no plane ticket required.

Megawide scaled up for 4PH push

Megawide Construction Corp. is doubling down on industrialized housing, announcing plans to expand its precast facility to deliver on a 100,000-unit commitment under the government’s Expanded 4PH program.

Japan grants  ¥1.7B grant for high-tech rice hub in Isabela

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed a ¥1.7-billion grant to build a modern rice processing system in Isabela province to strengthen government rice buffer stocks.

AUB profit soars on lending, digital expansion

Asia United Bank posted a record 12 percent rise in net income to P12.7 billion in 2025, driven by a stronger commercial lending portfolio and improved operational efficiency.

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Top Line sustains growth via retail expansion

Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. sustained its double-digit growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong commercial fuel demand and rapid retail expansion across the Visayas.

DA braces farmers, consumers ahead of strong El Niño

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified efforts to prepare local farmers and consumers for a potentially strong El Niño event, which could shrink harvests and disrupt the food supply.

BPI sees surge in green auto loans

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported strong growth in its green auto loan portfolio in 2025 as more Filipinos shifted to hybrid and electric vehicles amid rising fuel prices and growing environmental awareness.

DENR tightens watch on Navotas landfill

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said air quality around the Navotas Sanitary Landfill Facility has improved as smoke and smoldering continue to decline.
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