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BOC-led raid nets P1.7-B illicit cigarette haul

A major multi-agency crackdown has led to one of the Philippines’ largest recent seizures of illicit tobacco, with authorities intercepting 23 containers of smuggled...

PH courts Chongqing investors for manufacturing, green tech push

The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract investors from Chongqing, China’s major industrial and innovation hub, as a 16-member business delegation explores opportunities...

SSS Pension Booster gains traction as retirement safety net

The Social Security System’s (SSS) Pension Booster Program is gaining momentum as a viable retirement savings option for Filipino workers, delivering steady returns despite ongoing economic volatility and shifting interest rate conditions.

DMCI sets 2027 launch for Batangas beach resort

DMCI Homes is targeting a February 2027 opening for Solmera Beach Park Resort in San Juan, Batangas, as it expands into large-scale leisure and events-driven tourism developments outside Metro Manila.

FWD rolls out FutureSure amid financial uncertainty

FWD Philippines has launched a new savings and protection product aimed at helping Filipinos secure long-term financial goals amid rising living costs and market volatility.

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Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

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.
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