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    Anglicotech doubles down on APECO defense play

    US-based defense supply chain firm Anglicotech LLC has reaffirmed its investment commitment in the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), signaling sustained confidence in the Philippines as a hub for defense, security, and logistics services.

    Business groups back DOF tax audit reforms

    Support for reforms initiated by the Department of Finance at the Bureau of Internal Revenue is gaining momentum, with leading business groups hailing the measures as a confidence boost for investors and a reset for tax administration.

    Vista Land secures P13.6-billion note facility

    Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. said it has secured a five-year corporate note franchise for P13.61 billion to refinance its debts and fund general corporate needs.

    Pru Life UK joins 51st Metro Manila Film Festival as premium sponsor

    Pru Life UK has joined the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as a premium sponsor, strengthening its partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and its support for Filipino films and storytellers.

    PH net external liabilities rise in Q2 2025 as firms, government borrow more — BSA data

    The country’s net external liabilities rose by 7.1 percent to ₱3.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 from ₱3.5 trillion in the first quarter, based on preliminary Balance Sheet Approach (BSA) data.

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    Manila’s visa-free gamble: Will Chinese visitors return?

    The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.

    DA orders FTI to buy mung beans, chili to steady prices, cut imports

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to buy large volumes of mung beans and chili peppers directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on imports.

    Globe, Starlink bring cell towers spaceward

    Globe Telecom has made history by becoming the first mobile network operator to launch Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines and Southeast Asia—and the second in Asia—marking a major leap toward universal mobile connectivity in the country.

    MacroAsia breaks ground on aviation hub

    MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), through its majority-owned unit MacroAsia Airport Services Corp. (MASCORP), has begun construction of a new six-story headquarters aimed at strengthening its aviation services operations, following a formal groundbreaking ceremony held today.
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