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Didipio expansion fuels mining, investor confidence, regional growth

A planned USD1.9-billion investment by OceanaGold to extend the life of the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine through 2037 is shaping up as more than a mining expansion—it is emerging as an early test of whether the Philippines' recent fiscal reforms can unlock a new wave of responsible resource investments.

Globe chief: AI future rests on people, trust, purpose – not just tech 

At MWC Shanghai 2026, Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz stated during a keynote that AI’s true value lies in improving lives, not the technology itself. Speaking alongside global telecom leaders, Cruz noted the Philippines’ strong digital footprint makes it well-placed to benefit from AI.

Customs beats June goal, stays on track for P1T goal

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) sustained its strong revenue momentum in June, collecting P86.07 billion and surpassing its monthly target by P2.83 billion as stronger trade flows and tighter customs enforcement continued to lift collections.

Canada fuels Philippine shift toward advanced digital services 

The Philippines is accelerating its transition from traditional outsourcing to higher-value digital services after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured fresh investment commitments and expanded technology partnerships with Canadian companies during his official visit to Canada.

VisMin is next real estate growth hot spot, says Colliers

The Philippines' next real estate growth story may no longer be written in Metro Manila.

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Philippines-Oman pact targets energy, infrastructure investment 

The Philippines and Oman have concluded negotiations on an investment protection agreement that could strengthen the Gulf state’s participation in Philippine projects spanning energy, infrastructure, agribusiness and technology.

Blu Girls blast HK, eyes Asian Games softball bronze

The Philippines did not exactly ease into its Asian Games softball campaign. It came out swinging.

Asian port congestion threatens Philippine supply chains

Prolonged congestion at major Asian container ports could constrain shipping capacity for months, raising the risk of longer transit times, disrupted vessel schedules and tighter logistics capacity for Philippine importers and exporters reliant on regional transshipment hubs.

DSWD shifts UPLIFT payouts to GCash through December

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving succeeding UPLIFT cash assistance payouts to GCash through December 2026, giving qualified households a digital option for receiving government aid as the agency targets 7.5 million beneficiaries.
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