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Airbus safety alert grounds flights, PAL and Cebu Pacific cancel dozens of flights

Several domestic flights operated by Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific were cancelled on Saturday, following a global safety alert from aircraft maker Airbus that affects its A320 Family jets. 

GoTyme Bank launches nationwide crypto investing feature

GoTyme Bank has rolled out Go Crypto, a new in-app service that lets Filipinos buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrency directly through the GoTyme Bank app. The nationwide launch aims to make crypto investing simpler, more accessible, and backed by the security of a BSP-licensed financial institution.

AI powered lending pushes financial inclusion forward

Artificial intelligence is taking center stage in the financial industry, with leaders at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival emphasizing its growing role in expanding access to financial services.

Jollibee Group wins regional award for sustainable supply chain work

The Jollibee Group has earned the Silver Award at the first Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards, held on November 6 in Kuala Lumpur, for its strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The award recognizes the impact of the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), led by the Jollibee Group Foundation, which helps smallholder farmers in the Philippines become direct suppliers to the company.

DA clears 13 Chilean meat exporters for entry

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved the three-year accreditation of 13 Chilean companies to export beef, pork, and chicken to the Philippines, a move seen to further diversify the country’s food sources amid persistent supply bottlenecks and livestock diseases.

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Motorcycle taxi riders press passage of long-delayed franchise bill

A motorcycle taxi riders’ group renewed its call on Labor Day for lawmakers to pass the long-pending Motorcycle Taxi Bill, urging the formal recognition of riders as independent transport workers and stronger safeguards for their livelihoods.

SMHCC taps Lucas to lead SMX, launch SMXCITE

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has named industry veteran Sherwin Lucas as general manager of SMX Convention Center Manila, entrusting him as well with leading the rollout of SMXCITE (SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions), the company’s flagship venue slated to rise within the Mall of Asia Complex by 2027.

Featherless.ai raises $20M to expand open-source AI platform

Featherless.ai, a fast-growing platform focused on running open-source artificial intelligence (AI), has secured $20 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by AMD Ventures and Airbus Ventures, with support from Kickstart Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Panache Ventures, and Wavemaker Ventures.

PhilCare launches HeyPhil 3.0, bringing 24/7 healthcare access via mobile app

PhilCare has launched HeyPhil 3.0, a major update to its health app designed to give Filipinos faster and easier access to medical services.
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