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Philippines stakes bold industrial future, unveils Tatak Pinoy plan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Monday rolled out the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), the Philippines’ first national industrial policy, positioning the country for a major economic showcase as it prepares to host ASEAN meetings in 2026.

Unicapital appoints former DOF undersecretary as managing director

Unicapital Inc. has named former Finance Undersecretary Karen Singson as its new managing director.

DOJ charges Cebu executives over alleged investment scam

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed criminal charges against executives of Cebu-based Fergus Inc. for allegedly soliciting investments from the public without the required government license.

Grab rolls out measures handling holiday ride-hailing surge

Grab Philippines is rolling out partnerships and new services to handle a sharp rise in holiday demand, as heavy traffic continues to slow down ride-hailing trips.

Consumer finance giant warns of scams targeting consumers

Home Credit Philippines is warning customers about a rise in scams that target borrowers with seemingly easy ways to turn loans or credit limits into cash. Scammers are approaching people with pre-approved loan offers, offering to buy devices in cash, pay down payments, or convert credit limits into money, sometimes even accompanying victims to stores to gain trust.

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China’s once-dominant role in Philippine tourism is stirring back to life, but the recovery remains uneven and well below pre-pandemic highs.

Esyasoft targets growth via BCDA energy expansion

PT Esyasoft Technologies Asia is stepping up its ambitions in the Philippines, using a new partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) as a springboard into the country’s accelerating energy transition.

Apollo Global unit secures rights to Masbate project

Apollo Global Capital Inc. said its subsidiary JDVC Resources Corp. has entered into an operating agreement with Masbate 2145 Philippines Inc., granting JDVC exclusive rights over a large mineral property in Masbate.

RCBC profit climbs on lending gains, lower costs

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s sixth-largest lender by assets, opened 2026 with stronger earnings, posting an unaudited net profit of P2.7 billion for the first quarter, up 12 percent from a year earlier, as loan growth and lower funding costs lifted core income.
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