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    SMC resumes Tullahan River cleanup, expands efforts

    San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has relaunched its cleanup of the Tullahan River, three years after completing a P1-billion effort in 2022.

    Victor Lee to succeed Sanjiv Vohra as Security Bank CEO

    Security Bank has named Victor Lee Meng Teck as its incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective in early January 2026. Lee, a seasoned Singaporean banker with over 30 years of experience, will succeed Sanjiv Vohra, who has led the bank through significant transformation during his tenure.

    Safeguard duty seen as lifeline for local cement industry

    The proposed safeguard duty on imported cement is drawing strong support from industry and business groups, who claim it will not trigger price hikes but is essential to protecting the local cement industry and jobs.

    GSIS celebrates History Month with engaging festivities

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) celebrated History Month with a vibrant Historians’ Fair from August 7 to 9, 2025, at its Pasay City gymnasium.

    DA cheers House nod on P216.1B 2026 budget 

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval on Monday of its proposed P216.1 billion budget for 2026—a P39.4 billion increase from the original P176.7 billion allocation.

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    AbaCore cleared to release PRIDE share dividends 

    AbaCore Capital Holdings, Inc. (PSE: ABA) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed with the distribution of its previously declared property and cash dividends to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2022.

    New BSP rule opens more investment doors for OFWs

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revised its investment regulations to allow greater participation by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in retirement-focused funds, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s private pension system and capital markets.

    EEI transfers Cavite assets for shares

    Listed construction and engineering firm EEI Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved the transfer of training facilities in Tanza, Cavite—valued at P164 million—to its wholly owned subsidiary, EEI Training Academy Corp., in exchange for shares under a tax-free property-for-share swap.

    Apple shares soar on frenzy over iPhone 17

    Shares of Apple Inc. surged to a record high on Monday, driven by strong early demand for its newly released iPhone 17 across key markets in China and the US.
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