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BOC-led raid nets P1.7-B illicit cigarette haul

A major multi-agency crackdown has led to one of the Philippines’ largest recent seizures of illicit tobacco, with authorities intercepting 23 containers of smuggled...

PH courts Chongqing investors for manufacturing, green tech push

The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract investors from Chongqing, China’s major industrial and innovation hub, as a 16-member business delegation explores opportunities...

SSS Pension Booster gains traction as retirement safety net

The Social Security System’s (SSS) Pension Booster Program is gaining momentum as a viable retirement savings option for Filipino workers, delivering steady returns despite ongoing economic volatility and shifting interest rate conditions.

DMCI sets 2027 launch for Batangas beach resort

DMCI Homes is targeting a February 2027 opening for Solmera Beach Park Resort in San Juan, Batangas, as it expands into large-scale leisure and events-driven tourism developments outside Metro Manila.

FWD rolls out FutureSure amid financial uncertainty

FWD Philippines has launched a new savings and protection product aimed at helping Filipinos secure long-term financial goals amid rising living costs and market volatility.

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Pueblo de Oro, Japan’s Takamatsu unit in joint Philippine real estate expansion

Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (Pueblo de Oro) and Takamatsu Philippine Corporation (TPC), the local arm of Japan-listed Takamatsu Corporation, have launched a joint venture to pursue real estate investment opportunities across the Philippines, starting with the expansion of Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar in Batangas.

Plan B: Safety net for PH’s Sandwich Generation

Many Filipino working adults find themselves raising children, caring for aging parents, and planning their own future all at once. This group, known as the sandwich generation, stretches finances across two generations daily.

Customs builds P5.47-B cushion as collections hit record

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected a record P664.78 billion in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency P5.47 billion ahead of target and giving the government a revenue cushion as it heads into the final four months of the year.

From poachers to protectors: Candon leads sea turtle conservation

Coastal communities in Candon City, Ilocos Sur have shifted from poaching endangered pawikan eggs for ₱30 each to guarding nests and hatchlings. The Philippines hosts five globally threatened sea turtle species—all on the IUCN Red List, with hawksbills classified as Critically Endangered. Habitat loss, illegal harvesting, bycatch, pollution, and climate change continue to threaten their survival.
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