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Global NGO seals 5-year deal to clear Pasig River of plastic

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed a five-year partnership with global non-profit The Ocean Cleanup to remove floating waste from the Pasig River and deploy low-cost, innovative cleanup technologies.

OneCFO launches AI tax platform for MSMEs

OneCFO Group has launched an artificial intelligence-powered tax platform aimed at helping businesses and individual taxpayers navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements, reflecting the growing use of AI tools in professional and financial services.

BPI partners with Visa for faster, more affordable international transfers

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has teamed up with digital payments leader Visa to launch improved cross-border money transfers via its mobile app in the first quarter of 2027.

Top Line fuels expansion with preferred shares sale

Cebu-based fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is tapping the capital markets anew, securing regulatory approval for a preferred shares offering of up to P1.5 billion as it accelerates plans to expand fuel infrastructure and strengthen its position in the Visayas energy market.

PEZA, APECO back new SIPP’s future-focused agenda

Investment promotion agencies have welcomed the newly approved 2026 Strategic Investment Priorities Plan (SIPP), saying it positions the Philippines to compete for high-value investments in advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, clean energy, and other industries expected to drive future economic growth.

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DOT seeks P1.73B boost to close ASEAN tourism gap

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeking an additional P1.73 billion for 2027 to strengthen the Philippines’ tourism infrastructure, destinations, and promotion as it tries to close an investment gap with more aggressive Southeast Asian competitors.

CLI expands Bohol footprint with third residential site 

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is expanding its Bohol footprint with a 5.6-hectare residential project in Tagbilaran City, adding a third site as the Visayas-Mindanao developer taps rising housing demand in one of the region’s fastest-growing markets.

SMDC expands Pag-IBIG housing options for Filipino workers

SM Development Corp. (SMDC) is making more of its housing inventory available to Pag-IBIG Fund borrowers, widening homeownership options for Filipino workers, particularly middle-income earners, through government-backed financing.

DA returns to Asia Fruit Logistica after hiatus, pivots to boost exports and farmer incomes 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has renewed its drive to expand agricultural exports by returning to Asia Fruit Logistica after nearly ten years, reconnecting local fruit sellers with key buyers across the continent’s major fresh produce market.
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