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    DigiPlus to highlight responsible gaming at G2E Asia Philippines

    Online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. will discuss responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia Philippines next week. The event will take place on December 10-11 at Newport World Resorts.

    Water Relief Flows to Struggling Families

    Low-income households in socialized housing communities are set to receive long-awaited relief on their monthly water bills on account of a new partnership forged under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.

    Bonds boosts Cebu Landmasters’ green momentum

    Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has secured P4 billion from an oversubscribed sustainability-linked bond (SLB) sale, its second strong market showing this year. The bond sale highlights solid investor confidence in the Visayas-Mindanao developer’s growth and sustainability agenda.

    Gov’t shelves fare hike as calamity-hit regions oppose

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday ruled out the jeepney fare hikes, warning that higher fares could push up consumer prices over the next two years.

    Globe stays upbeat on PH telecom growth

    Globe Telecom remains optimistic about the country's telecom sector, citing strong demand and a tech-savvy population despite global shifts in the mobile industry.

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    Philippines extends investor leases to 99 years

     The Philippines has taken a major step toward attracting long-term foreign investment with the official signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No. 12252, the Investors’ Lease Act. 

    Finance chief welcomes SSS Emergency Loan Program

    Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission Chairman Frederick D. Go praised the Social Security System (SSS) for launching its Emergency Loan Program (ELP), saying it will help members get faster and easier access to financial support during disasters.

    Heart diseases, cancer, stroke drive Philippine death toll

    Ischaemic heart diseases, cancer, and strokes are still the deadliest threats in the Philippines. From January to June 2025, 53,985 deaths—nearly one in five—were due to heart disease alone, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

    Baby bust economics: Filipinos hold button on pause

    The Philippine baby boom has hit the snooze button. Parenthood, once almost automatic, is now treated like a major purchase—priced, budgeted, and often postponed. Diapers and infant formula increasingly feel less like essentials and more like luxury items with designer tags. Timing, finances, and ambition are all carefully calculated before committing to the ultimate life investment.
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