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ABS-CBN expands global reach as ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ launches across 41 African nations

ABS-CBN is further growing its international presence with the fourth season of its hit action-drama “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” now available in 41 countries across Africa.

NPC deploys 5 MW gensets to ease Catanduanes power crisis

The National Power Corp. (NPC) has activated 5 megawatts of leased generator sets at the Marinawa Substation to address ongoing power shortages in Catanduanes.

EastWest Bank names Kristine Romano as new independent director

East West Banking Corp. has appointed Kristine A. Romano as independent director, effective April 23, 2026.

GSIS welcomes Blancaflor as new board chair

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has officially appointed Atty. Ricardo R. Blancaflor as the new chairman of its board of trustees, effective June 10, 2026. He takes over the post previously held by Rodney Del Rosario Jr.

DTI, Leonio explore transformative Central Luzon estate 

Central Luzon could soon add another major investment magnet to its growing economic landscape as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) explores collaboration opportunities with Leonio Land Holdings, Inc. (LLHI) for a proposed Dual-Zone Eco-Innovation Estate that aims to blend industrial development, technological innovation, and sustainable tourism.

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PH CEOs remain confident as innovation struggles to scale

Philippine chief executives remain confident about business prospects, but many companies are struggling to turn growing investments in innovation and artificial intelligence into programs that can scale across their organizations.

PH seeks Japan banana crown as tariff talks advance

The Philippines is seeking to regain its position as Japan’s top banana supplier as Manila pushes for lower tariffs in the ongoing review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).

Romualdez arrested in P7.44-B flood case

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was arrested Monday in connection with a P7.44-billion flood control case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him and other officials, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. Remulla told reporters that authorities served the arrest warrant on Romualdez at Cardinal Santos Medical Center, where he was receiving medical care. The case involves allegations of irregularities in controversial flood control projects that have triggered a wider government investigation into public infrastructure spending. Romualdez’s arrest marks a dramatic escalation in the probe, with the Ombudsman pursuing charges against several officials over projects worth billions of pesos.

Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

The country’s foreign currency reserves stood strong at $104.8 billion as of the end of August 2026, driven by higher global gold prices and earnings from foreign investments, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Although government withdrawals to pay off foreign debt offset some gains, the overall buffer remains well above global safety standards.
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