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    Philippines, Japan deepen ODA ties in high-level infrastructure talks

    Senior Japanese and Philippine officials held high-level discussions on the progress and future direction of key infrastructure and development cooperation projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) program during a visit by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Parliamentary League to the Philippines.

    Amended RTL to benefit entire agri value chain — DA

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) said proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) aim to benefit not just rice farmers but all stakeholders in the rice value chain.

    GCash launches ‘Tap to Pay’ for contactless global payments

    Philippine fintech firm GCash has launched Tap to Pay, a new contactless payment feature that allows users to make transactions by simply tapping their NFC-enabled Android phones on Mastercard-accepting terminals worldwide.

    VICT secures long-term enterprise agreement with Aussie unions

    Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), the Australian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has signed a comprehensive enterprise agreement with local unions, securing labor conditions across its operations until March 2029.

    Cebu Pacific adds direct Cebu–El Nido Flights, expands domestic reach

    Cebu Pacific will launch daily direct flights between Cebu and El Nido beginning 26 October, further strengthening its domestic network and enhancing inter-island connectivity in the Philippines.

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    Regulators unite to enforce fair play in telecom sector

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), formalizing an interagency partnership aimed at enhancing competition and regulatory coordination within the country’s data transmission industry.

    Ombudsman shortens suspension of GSIS chief, 4 others

    The Ombudsman has lifted the preventive suspension of Arnulfo Veloso, president and general manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), which was imposed following an anonymous complaint alleging grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty over a P1.45 billion investment in perpetual preferred shares of Alternery Holdings Corp.

    Ayala acquires majority stake in Cebu Velez General Hospital

    Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) announced on Friday it is acquiring a 60 percent majority stake in Cebu Velez General Hospital (CVGH), a 200-bed Level 3 hospital in Cebu City, through its Healthway Medical Network.

    BPI extends ₱7.4B funding for major solar project in Zambales

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has signed a ₱7.4 billion project finance deal with AP Renewable Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., to fund a 221-MWp solar power plant in Olongapo, Zambales.
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