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Exporters seek BOC rules as trade losses mount

Philippine exporters are calling on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to establish clear rules governing returned export shipments, warning that policy gaps are compounding losses from ongoing disruptions in Middle East and European trade routes.

Spanish Know-How Backs Philippine Dairy Expansion 

The Philippines is tapping Spanish dairy expertise to help accelerate efforts to raise local milk production, as government and industry partners move to address one of the country's most persistent agricultural supply gaps.

Seven Philippine firms land on  Forbes Global 2000

Seven Philippine companies earned places in the 2026 Forbes Global 2000, with SM Investments Corp. emerging as the country’s highest-ranked firm, highlighting the resilience of the nation’s corporate giants amid a volatile global business landscape.

Berthaphil expansion boosts Clark investment momentum 

Clark Freeport’s growth story gained another boost after property developer Berthaphil, Inc. expanded its footprint in the economic zone, a move seen to reinforce investor confidence and create additional capacity for future business locators.

Corporate savings drive Philippines’ P8.4T surplus

The Philippine economy generated a record P8.40 trillion in gross savings in 2025, fueled largely by robust corporate earnings and rising national income, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.

Contract breathes new life into Makati’s Japanese green haven

Security Bank and MUFG Bank Manila have refreshed the Tsuruki-en (“Crane and Turtle”) Japanese Garden at Washington SyCip Park, returning a beloved nature retreat to the community.

Maxim rolls out emergency contact tool for drivers

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has rolled out a new feature letting driver-partners add emergency contacts within the app, offering them another reliable way to call for help. Drivers can select trusted people who will be alerted if an emergency arises.
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