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Taiwan sends P12M quake aid to Mindanao communities

Taiwan has extended USD200,000 (about P12 million) in humanitarian assistance to support relief and recovery efforts for communities devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with the Philippines in disaster response.

Upper-middle income, yet many Filipinos still feel left behind

The Philippines has earned an economic promotion. The World Bank now classifies it as an upper-middle-income economy, a milestone reached after years of growth and a steady post-pandemic recovery under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippines steps up regional dengue defense drive together

Dengue does not stop at national borders, and neither should the fight against it. That was the message as the Philippines joined Southeast Asian health leaders in renewing regional cooperation against one of the region's most stubborn public health threats.

Canadian mining pledges fuel green growth, jobs outlook

Fresh Canadian mining investments and deeper cooperation on critical minerals and clean energy are set to bolster the Philippines' drive to become a preferred destination for responsible mining while creating jobs and supporting the global energy transition.

Gilas falls anew to New Zealand as Brownlee fails solve Tall Blacks puzzle

Justin Brownlee has made a career out of rescuing Gilas Pilipinas from impossible situations. Against New Zealand's Tall Blacks, however, the script remains frustratingly familiar.

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GCash parent Mynt sets IPO price at P6.60/share; could raise up to P60.9B

Mynt Inc., the parent firm of leading digital wallet GCash, has fixed its final offer price for the initial public offering (IPO) at P6.60 per common share.

Cesar Virata leaves a legacy of service 

Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Cesar E.A. Virata, a towering figure in Philippine economic life whose career spanned government, academe and business, died Friday of natural causes at 95, his family announced.

PLDT secures full ownership of Radius Telecoms

PLDT Inc. on Friday announced completing the purchase of the remaining 65.1 percent stake in Radius Telecoms Inc. and taking full control of the connectivity provider. With the deal finalized, PLDT now holds 100 percent of all issued and outstanding shares of Radius.

ICTSI’s Rijeka terminal reaches 4M TEU milestone

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at its Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) in Croatia since taking over operations in 2011, underscoring the Port of Rijeka’s growing role as a gateway to Central and Southeast Europe.
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