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Philippines hosts global climate fund board meeting in Mandaluyong

The Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) will hold its ninth meeting from July 8 to 10, 2026, at the Asian Development Bank headquarters in Mandaluyong City. Hosted by the Philippines through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the gathering brings together board members, climate experts, civil society representatives, and government officials to strengthen support for developing nations hardest hit by climate change.

AC Health broadens PhilHealth reach via clinics, pharmacies

AC Health is expanding its support for the government's universal healthcare drive by growing its network of clinics and pharmacies accredited under key Philippine Health Insurance Corp. outpatient benefit programs, widening access to free consultations, laboratory tests, and essential medicines.

Moratorium lift opens bigger runway for BPO growth

The planned lifting of the moratorium on new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) information technology parks and centers is poised to unlock about 480,000 square meters of office space, giving business process outsourcing (BPO) firms a much larger pool of PEZA-accredited workplaces as expansion demand gathers pace.

Eala’s magical Wimbledon run halted by Paolini

The magical Wimbledon run that turned Alex Eala into the toast of tennis—and gave Filipinos a fortnight of sleepless nights they happily embraced—finally met its match on Monday, as Italy's Jasmine Paolini halted the Filipina's historic charge with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the Round of 16.

Boomers bring Gilas crashing back to Earth

Every basketball giant has an off night. For Gilas Pilipinas, this one arrived with a kangaroo-sized reality check on Monday night.

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Philippines, Singapore modernize tax treaty to boost investment

The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to modernize their nearly five-decade-old tax treaty, potentially giving businesses greater certainty on cross-border transactions as economic ties between the two countries deepen.

Semirara cuts workforce as seawater threatens Acacia mine

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is scaling back operations at its Acacia mine as rising seawater inflows strain pumping capacity and threaten access to the mine’s remaining coal reserves.

Shell, Landers link fuel and retail membership perks

Shell Pilipinas Corp. and Landers Superstore are combining their fuel and retail networks under a strategic partnership aimed at expanding customer reach while extending membership benefits across fuel purchases and everyday shopping.

BDO Insure unveils first-ever racket sports insurance

BDO Insure has launched the nation’s first dedicated Racket Sports Insurance, an affordable plan starting at just ₱1,199 per year designed specifically for enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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