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    Creative economy may take hit from online piracy — Globe

    Globe Telecom Inc, the financial technology and telecom unit of the Ayala Group, has warned that online piracy could undermine the growth of the Philippine creative industry, which the Department of Trade and Industry expects to contribute up to P2 trillion to gross domestic product this year.

    The watch that knew time: Rolex 12 fetches P9M at auction

    They said it started at P900,000. A whisper of gold and provenance. A sum too small for a story so large.  But gold, like memory,...

    PH backs BBNJ Treaty ratification drive

    The Philippines is intensifying efforts to ratify the High Seas Treaty, officially known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), with the Department of Agriculture backing the Department of Foreign Affairs' campaign for Senate concurrence.

    PBBM marks birthday with nationwide P20 rice

    In celebration of the 68th birthday of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today, the government is rolling out a special, one-day offering of P20 per kilo rice through his flagship food security initiative, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” (BBM Na!), potentially benefitting more than 350,00 Filipinos.

    MWIS installs innovative sewage treatment systems in aviation and QSR sectors

    Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), a non-East Zone unit of Manila Water, has successfully deployed its iTECH Packaged Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in two major sectors: quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and aviation.

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    Andrew Tan’s Travellers targets 2026 for new resort builds

    Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the gaming and leisure company controlled by tycoon Andrew Tan, announced it will begin construction of two major gaming facilities in Mactan, Cebu and Boracay Island, Aklan by next year, with a combined investment of $700 million.

    IT modernization gains momentum, but cyber gaps persist

    A new global study by research and advisory firm IDC, sponsored by Rocket Software, shows that IT modernization has become a top priority for nearly two-thirds of enterprise executives.

    DOTr mandates weekly public transport use for officials

    Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has issued a directive requiring all Department of Transportation (DOTr) officials to commute to the office at least once a week. This policy aims to deepen officials’ understanding of the daily challenges faced by commuters and to inform more effective public transport policies.

    Jollibee marks country’s first well-known trademark

    The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has officially declared Jollibee’s iconic Mascot and Stacked Logo as the country’s first-ever Well-Known Marks (WKM) under its newly established administrative process. The recognition, conferred on August 10, 2025, marks a significant legal and commercial milestone for the homegrown brand.
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