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    Manila retains “A-” credit rating; signals macroeconomic resilience

    The Japanese credit agency Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has reaffirmed the Philippines' investment-grade rating of “A-” with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, according to a statement released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Japan hands over forensic equipment to UP Institute

    The Government of Japan formally handed over forensic equipment to the newly established National Forensics Institute (NFI) at the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine, in a ceremony attended by Ambassador Endo Kazuya.

    PAL launches new Siargao flights from Clark and Cebu

    The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its domestic network with the launch of new flights to Siargao from Clark and Cebu, the flag carrier announced on Wednesday.

    DOE tackles net metering bottlenecks

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has pledged to resolve persistent issues surrounding the country's net metering program, emphasizing a coordinated push to streamline application processes and reduce bureaucratic barriers.

    PLDT powers 17 facilities with renewable energy in major green shift

    PLDT Inc. on Wednesday announced transitioning 17 of its high-power-consuming facilities, including its main offices in Makati City, to renewable energy (RE) under the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM) program.

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    Digital banking, stronger infrastructure seen as key to MSME financing

    Improved national infrastructure and enabling policies, supported by digital banking, can help speed up access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Maya Bank president Angelo Madrid said at the Money20/20 Philippines Summit.

    DA looks to replicate banana export gains across more high-value crops

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to boost exports of other high-value food crops by replicating the strategies that helped revive the country’s banana industry, which posted strong export growth last year.

    Calbayog Airport ready for jet flights

    Calbayog Airport in Samar is now ready to handle jet aircraft, a development expected to improve domestic air travel and help lower airfare, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.

    Eastern Communications brings island-grade connectivity to Shangri-La Mactan

    Eastern Communications has partnered with Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, to provide the resort with high-speed internet and advanced ICT solutions. The telecom company will deliver 1,000 Mbps through its Internet Direct Service (IDS), a dedicated connection designed for large enterprises, ensuring reliable and stable connectivity for both guests and resort operations.
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