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PEZA finds greener home, strengthens investor advantage

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has a new address, but the bigger story is how the move could sharpen its investment promotion efforts while trimming costs and modernizing public service.

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.

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Smart Travē cuts eSIM rates up to 43% for holiday travelers 

Filipinos traveling abroad this season get up to 43 percent off Smart Travē eSIM data packs—just in time for year-end trips across 100+ destinations.

P3B fuel subsidy targets farmers, fishers, truckers 

The government is rolling out P3 billion in fuel subsidies this month for about 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk and agricultural truckers as elevated oil prices and El Niño squeeze production and distribution costs.

Over a thousand volunteers join Jollibee Group coastal cleanup drive

More than 90 employees from the Jollibee Group and its brands—Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, and Greenwich—joined the global International Coastal Cleanup here on September 19, 2026, collecting over 400 kilograms of waste from shorelines.

Analysts: GCash IPO mid-price not a warning sign; valuation attractive 

Setting the initial public offering price of Mynt Inc., the operator of GCash, at P6.60 per share—near the lower end of its indicative range—does not signal trouble, according to market watchers. The figure lands close to the mid-point of the original P10-per-share indicative price band.
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