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MPTC secures P3.6-B loan from BPI for projects, refinance

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has secured a P3.6 billion loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to help fund its ongoing projects and refinance existing debt.

Philippine bond market: Confidence, stability, lower borrowing costs

The Philippine government bond market may sound like a tangle of numbers and acronyms, but it matters to everyone. 

Flexibility fuels platform work as earnings rise, ILO study

Flexible work arrangements are emerging as the strongest pull drawing Filipinos into the platform economy, even as earnings from digital jobs surpass the minimum wage, according to a new study commissioned by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Globe shifts focus to network quality, tops Ookla consistency rankings

Globe Telecom Inc. said it has shifted its strategy from simply expanding coverage to delivering total network reliability, as it was named the Most Consistent Mobile and Fixed Network and the leader in 5G Coverage in the Philippines by Ookla for the second half of 2025.

DigiPlus targets 2026 efficiency after service gains

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is sharpening its focus on efficiency as it looks to 2026, fresh from a year of major gains in customer service across its digital entertainment platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone.

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Filipino crew safe amid deadly hantavirus scare

Global health authorities are closely monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Netherlands-registered MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Philippine officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members on board have tested negative for the virus and remain in good condition.

Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March

Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.

SM Hotels Sweep Multiple Honors at Global Awards

Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.

DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH

The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.
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