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Birthday jokes shine brighter than solar panels today

Most people celebrate turning 80 with cake, candles and perhaps a quiet family gathering. 

SEC shuts down Easy franchise over unlicensed investment scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a cease and desist order against EF Easy Franchise Technological Ventures Inc. for illegally soliciting investments from the public without proper authorization. The directive covers the company, its officers and representatives including Jose Anton Ojeda, Charmaine Isabel Lim, Gianpaolo Acosta, Karla Dela Cruz, Angelica Carlos, Rene Ledesma, Jr., Jose P. Magsaysay, Jr., Emerson Tan, Angela Kirsten Villaluz, as well as related entity Sunspark Holdings, Inc., and all parties acting on their behalf.

DigiPlus joins Brazil’s IBJR as it expands gaming operations in the country

Philippine gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has become the newest member of the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), marking its growing presence in the Brazilian gaming sector. IBJR said that DigiPlus’ membership strengthens the institute’s work and helps build a fully sustainable, responsible betting environment across the country, adding that the move unites more industry players around ethical practices and efforts to curb illegal gambling.

Young Filipino agripreneurs complete Singapore innovation workshop 

Seventeen young agripreneurs from the Department of Agriculture’s Young Farmers Challenge have finished a five-day agribusiness and technology training program in Singapore.

GT Capital earns A-minus rating from Japan agency

GT Capital Holdings Inc. has secured its first investment-grade foreign currency issuer rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, a milestone expected to broaden the conglomerate's access to Japanese capital and diversify its funding sources.

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PH net foreign liabilities rise to $65.6 billion

The Philippines saw its net financial obligations to foreign lenders and investors expand to $65.6 billion as of end-June 2026, equivalent to 13.4 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is a reflection of what the country owns abroad versus what it owes to foreign entities. Preliminary balance sheet figures show this liability expanded from $55.0 billion, or 11.2 percent of GDP, recorded at the end of March 2026.

PEZA, Aboitiz push EaseBiz to fast-track projects

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Aboitiz Economic Estates are expanding an investor-assistance program designed to turn investment commitments into operating projects faster as international interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor grows.

Government ramps up super El Niño safeguards  

The government is stepping up preparations for the expected impact of Super El Niño, rolling out measures to protect farms, water supplies, power systems and communities from extreme heat and prolonged drought.

Philippines turns leaner innovation inputs into gains 

The Philippines is punching above its weight in innovation, delivering relatively strong results despite weaker underlying inputs, according to the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII).
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