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Philippines, Vietnam strengthen debt management cooperation

The Philippines and Vietnam are strengthening cooperation in public finance as both countries navigate rising financing needs, evolving capital markets, and increasingly complex debt management challenges.

From boardroom’s ms to green goals, Aboitiz executive shines

In the corporate world, success is often measured in revenues, profits, and market share. Increasingly, however, another metric is earning a seat at the boardroom table: sustainability.

Philippine financial system stable in 2025, but risks require close watch— FSCC report

The Philippine financial system stayed resilient throughout 2025, with banks holding enough capital to absorb losses and strong capacity to support lending, according to the latest Financial Stability Report from the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC).

AI boosts BPO productivity, talent shortage bites

Artificial intelligence is helping Philippine contact center and business process management (CC-BPM) firms generate more revenue per worker, but a persistent shortage of skilled talent is emerging as the industry's biggest constraint to growth, according to the Customer Experience Association of the Philippines (CXAP).

DTI, WomenBizPH deepen push for women entrepreneurs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Women's Business Council Philippines, Inc. (WomenBizPH) have renewed their partnership for another six years, underscoring growing efforts to unlock the economic potential of women-led enterprises as key drivers of inclusive growth.

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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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