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BPI pushes financial inclusion with new savers depot locations

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with retail chain Savers Depot to offer banking services inside Savers Depot branches across Visayas and Mindanao.

Agencies rush to improve EDSA for pedestrians, cyclists

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) committed to immediately repair and upgrade pedestrian facilities along EDSA, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to make the major thoroughfare safer and more accessible—especially for persons with disabilities, seniors, and pregnant women.

Policy easing expectations drive T-bill yields down

Treasury bill yields slipped further at Monday’s auction, with the rate on the one-year paper breaking below 5 percent as investors priced in expectations of monetary policy easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) later this week.

L’Oreal, DTI development of beauty skills spark career, commerce

L’Oréal Philippines is widening its push to develop the next generation of beauty and social commerce entrepreneurs, expanding its Beauty for a Better Life (BFBL) E-Beauty Advisor (e-BA) Program across Luzon in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), local governments, and academic institutions.

Cebu Pacific to launch direct Manila–Riyadh flights in March 2026

Cebu Pacific announced on Tuesday it will start direct flights between Manila and Riyadh on March 1, 2026, giving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia a more affordable and convenient way to travel home.

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Binalot launches ‘Smart Box’ for agile expansion

Binalot has unveiled a new modular store format, the “Smart Box,” as it looks to accelerate franchise growth while lowering entry costs for operators.

IBPAP gains policy seat, shapes skills future

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) has secured a more direct hand in shaping the country’s talent pipeline, landing a seat on the Philippine Qualifications Framework National Coordinating Council (PQF-NCC). 

Ortigas Malls opens IP help desk at Greenhills to support fair trade

Ortigas Malls has partnered with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines to open a new help desk focused on intellectual property (IP) rights at VMall in San Juan City.

Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

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