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Mynt IPO May Put Philippine Stocks Back in Play

The planned initial public offer of Mynt, the company behind GCash, could do more than raise fresh capital. It may provide the Philippine stock market with the kind of growth story it has been missing.

Eala serves notice before Rybakina rematch test

If Alex Eala wanted a confidence boost before another date with world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, she found it at the Steffi Graf Stadium during the Round of 32 of the Berlin Open.

Expanded financial training involving BSP, LGU, BDO launches in Pasig City

Pasig City residents across various sectors will gain access to improved financial literacy training under a new partnership between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Pasig City Government, and the BDO Foundation (BDOF).

DICT targets digital safety law by Q3 2026; proposes age limit, stricter platform rules

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking to have Congress pass a comprehensive digital safety law by the third quarter of 2026. The proposed measure includes a recommended minimum age of 16 for using social media platforms.

SEC fines HC Consumer Finance for unfair debt collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc. for violating debt collection rules.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

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.
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