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foodpanda Philippines distributes P62M rider incentives

foodpanda Philippines has distributed over P62 million in incentives to its Ka-panda delivery partners from March to May 2026 through nationwide add-on incentive quests aimed at boosting rider earnings and engagement.

SM Prime, Ticketmaster launch PH digital ticketing platform

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has partnered with Ticketmaster to launch SM Ticketmaster, a new digital ticketing platform set to replace SM Tickets and expand online ticketing services across the Philippines amid rising demand for live entertainment.

 Senator Aquino wars new ad rules burden MSMEs

Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.

Jollibee balances prices, quality amid inflation pressures 

Despite rising global inflation and mounting geopolitical risks, Jollibee Foods Corp. is determined not to compromise on product quality or portion sizes, even as it navigates higher operating costs.

Philippine Competition Commission raises fines

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has dramatically increased penalties for anti-competitive practices and non-compliance under its newly issued Memorandum Circular No. 26-002, signaling a more aggressive approach to market discipline.

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Final system integration set for BPI-Robinsons Bank merger, services temporarily unavailable 6 June

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.

Japan Navy ship makes goodwill visit to Davao

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS IKAZUCHI docked at the Port of Davao to reinforce longstanding friendship and growing cooperation between Japan and the Philippines. Its crew held meetings with Philippine Navy officials, including Naval Force Eastern Mindanao chief Commodore Ireneo D. Battung, to highlight joint efforts for regional stability and maritime security.

Saudi energy giant ACWA Power invests in Clark

Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power has signed a lease agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for a 500-hectare site in New Clark City, paving the way for a utility-scale solar and battery storage project that could attract up to USD200 million in investments and supply clean power to emerging industries in Central Luzon.

Compliance with imported rice price cap hits 47% amid stricter DA checks

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded market monitoring nationwide to strictly enforce the P50 per kilogram price ceiling for imported rice with 5 percent broken grains. In a statement Tuesday, the agency reported that compliance has steadily improved since the measure took effect, reaching 47.42 percent in the latest round of simultaneous inspections across Metro Manila and other regions. The increase is credited to more frequent checks and stronger presence of law enforcement in public markets.
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