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AI adoption, travel boost Asia-Pacific growth – corporate survey

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The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) forecasts steady growth for Asia Pacific in 2026, even as the global economy faces tariff shifts, rising AI investment, and changing consumer habits. Global GDP is expected to ease slightly to 3.1 percent, down from 3.2 percent in 2025.

PLDT Enterprise turns public wi-fi into smart advertising tool

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PLDT Enterprise has teamed up with AWING and NTT e-Asia to launch “Wi-Fi Ads,” a platform that delivers location-based, non-intrusive brand messages to customers on public Wi-Fi. 

WESM electricity rates fall 12% in November

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Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) dropped 12.4 percent in November, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) on Wednesday reported. 

Regulators strengthen safeguards for PERA contributors

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have joined forces to better protect the retirement savings of Filipino workers.

ADB clears $400M loan to fuel Philippines’ business climate overhaul

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The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD400-million policy-based loan to drive government reforms aimed at positioning the Philippines as premier investment destination in Asia and the Pacific.
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Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

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A community-based tourism (CBT) program in Bohol is showcasing a more immersive way to experience the province beyond its well-known attractions.

LG Philippines collects 1.2 tons of e-waste for Earth Day 2026

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LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 with an employee-led e-waste collection drive, gathering about 1,200 kilograms of discarded electronic items from March 31 to April 21.

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

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Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66 percent of existing businesses and 62 percent of newly registered enterprises. Despite this strong presence, many women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to grow due to limited access to funding, low digital adoption, and the challenge of balancing business and family responsibilities.

HSMA offers early booking travel savings

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Travelers grappling with rising fuel costs and volatile airfares are getting a timely alternative: book early and secure steep discounts. The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) has shifted its annual Summer Online Sale (SOS) to an earlier April–May window, positioning the campaign as a practical hedge against mounting travel expenses.
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