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PH firms, innovators earn ASEAN Energy Awards for practical, market-ready energy solutions

Philippine companies and innovators recently secured multiple citations at the 2025 ASEAN Energy Awards, highlighting energy solutions that deliver measurable efficiency gains and economic value.

Executive Profile: Nestor V. Tan, President and CEO, BDO Unibank, Inc.

Nestor Villanueva Tan, born on February 26, 1958, in Manila, is the President and CEO of BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank by assets, loans, deposits, and resources. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, operational discipline, and ability to drive sustained growth and innovation in the financial sector.

Short Trips, Big Feels, Sulit Always

Filipino travel in 2026 has a new rhythm—and it moves fast. Think fewer marathon vacations, more smart sprints. Long weekends are sacred, passion trips are planned with purpose, and every getaway must pass the ultimate test: sulit ba?

US jobs rise, momentum lags in December

The U.S. labor market delivered mixed signals in December, improving by one measure while underscoring a broader slowdown. 

DOT, DOF untangle tourism tax rules

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Finance (DOF) are moving to calm nerves across the travel industry, forming a technical working group (TWG) to address tax concerns triggered by a sweeping new revenue regulation.

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Lender adds stock trading feature to app

GoTyme Bank has launched a new feature called PH Stocks, allowing users to trade shares directly within its mobile app.

Marcos cuts LPG, kerosene excise to ease costs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the removal of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, a move aimed at easing household expenses while maintaining support for domestic producers.

Balisacan sees growth slowdown, downplays recession risk

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine economy is unlikely to slip into contraction this year despite mounting pressures from a fuel crisis, although growth is expected to fall short of earlier government targets.

DPWH eyes SLEX TR4 extension to Sorsogon; first phase set to open this year

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to extend the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) up to Matnog, Sorsogon by next year.
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