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    Australia backs women entrepreneurs with landmark SME loan

    The Australian Embassy in the Philippines has announced a US$3 million (₱172 million) loan to ARQ SME Finance, a female-led lender, to boost access to capital for small businesses—particularly those led by women.

    Gold soars amid uncertainty, rate cut hopes

    A fresh bout of uncertainty and mounting anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut added glitter to gold, pushing it to a record high on Tuesday.

    Recto vows zero waste in 2026 budget program

    Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has pledged to ensure that every peso of the proposed P6.793-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026 is spent wisely, vowing strict oversight to prevent waste and corruption.

    Dizon commits to 60-day DPWH reorganization

    Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon reaffirmed his commitment to complete the agency’s reorganization within 60 days, despite acknowledging the process as "very difficult but absolutely necessary," during a media briefing at the DPWH headquarters.

    SEC flags Pegasus International for illegal investment scheme

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning against engaging with Pegasus International Ventures Inc., citing its unauthorized investment solicitation and potentially fraudulent operations.

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    Whoscall rolls out community-driven scam protection

    Gogolook, a global trust tech company, unveiled a revamped version of its anti-scam app Whoscall on Thursday, targeting the growing incidence of scams in the Philippines. The update introduces AI-driven scam protection and a “growth-driven anti-scam community” that incentivizes users to report fraudulent activity.

    RFM projects higher 2025 income despite floods

    Food and beverage firm RFM Corp. projects improved income for 2025 on the back of higher product sales and softer commodity prices, despite logistics challenges caused by recent flooding in the third quarter.

    BPI targets gig economy with new insurance plan

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with BPI MS Insurance, has launched BPI Freelancer, a personal accident insurance product specifically designed for freelancers, consultants, digital nomads, and self-employed professionals. The service reflects BPI’s growing focus on inclusive financial solutions for non-traditional workers who typically lack access to formal employment benefits.

    Lopez accelerates NSCR construction

    Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has fast-tracked the construction of the Manila-Laguna segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to expedite key infrastructure projects. Demolition of old Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations from Sta. Mesa in Manila to Cabuyao, Laguna is being conducted simultaneously to accelerate viaduct construction.
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