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BSP advances fin-ed drive in Bohol with BDO Foundation

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Tagbilaran City government, and the BDO Foundation have formalized an expanded partnership to strengthen financial capability and resilience among Bohol residents, through a memorandum of agreement signed on July 7, 2026 at Tagbilaran City Hall.

Marcos Jr. opens upgraded Benoni Port facilities to boost Camiguin links and tourism

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the new Passenger Terminal Building and Lightcraft Landing Station at Camiguin’s Benoni Port on Monday, to deliver safer, more efficient services and drive the province’s economic and tourism growth.

PFDA pours P190M into modern fish ports in Davao del Sur

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) are committing nearly P190 million to build and upgrade two municipal fish ports in Davao del Sur, designed to cut post-harvest waste, boost food security, and drive growth in coastal areas.

CAB lowers fuel surcharges; cheaper airfares from July 16–31

Air passengers will get cheaper tickets from July 16 to 31, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) cuts fuel surcharges amid falling global jet fuel prices. Rates drop to Level 8 from the earlier Level 9, with domestic passenger surcharges at ₱253 to ₱787, and international rates at ₱835.05 to ₱6,208.98. Cargo fees will range from ₱1.30 to ₱3.80 per kg domestically and ₱4.29 to ₱131.92 per kg internationally.

Manulife PH names new executive

Manulife Philippines has appointed Erwin Go as chief corporate solutions and alternative distribution officer, and he will join the company’s executive committee. Go will lead strategy for group insurance, partnerships, and new distribution channels as the firm expands growth options and improves experiences for clients and partners.

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The electric car meets the Filipino road

The electric vehicle has arrived in the Philippines with a promise familiar to anyone who has spent an afternoon crawling along EDSA: less dependence on gasoline, quieter motoring, and a little less money disappearing into the fuel tank. It’s an appealing proposition. The only complication is that the Filipino road has never been particularly interested in making life easy for anyone.

Manila to host second WTA event in 2027

Manila is set to host a new WTA 250 tournament in late 2027, giving the Philippines a second women’s professional tennis event and a potential new draw for higher-ranked players.

Eala makes TIME100 Next list after tennis rise

Alex Eala has added another shiny line to an already crowded résumé, earning a spot on TIME100 Next 2026 as the only tennis player among the magazine’s list of rising figures shaping the future.

ERC, NGCP settlement ends years of fee dispute; freed funds to benefit public

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) have signed a compromise agreement that resolves years of legal battles over regulatory fees, clearing the way for additional public funding. Signed Thursday at the ERC headquarters in Pasig, the pact settles long-running disputes over permit fees and annual supervision and regulation charges, with both sides agreeing to set aside their differing positions on the matter.
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