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 The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out a new set of relief measures aimed at easing economic pressures on stakeholders in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). The announcement follows a public consultation held on May 11, 2026, at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC).

BDO Unibank is encouraging customers to grow their savings while enjoying shopping perks through its BDO Rewards program, with actress and Gen Z star Belle Mariano leading the campaign.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, highlighting ongoing solar rooftop installations across its facilities as part of a broader energy efficiency and environmental strategy.

Cebu is set to become a major hub for world-class entertainment as SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) prepares to open the SM Seaside Cebu Arena next month. The venue, the company’s second arena in the Philippines, is designed to host concerts, sports events, and large-scale gatherings.

A tandem of former Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Raffy Tulfo leads a potential matchup against Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos, according to the March 2026 OCTA Research survey, though the race remains statistically close. Robredo–Tulfo secured 44 percent support, driven by NCR, Luzon, and Visayas voters, while Duterte–Marcos followed at 40 percent, buoyed by strong Mindanao backing. Sixteen percent remain undecided, keeping the outcome fluid. The March 19–25 survey of 1,200 respondents has a plus/minus 3-point margin of error, placing both tandems within overlapping statistical ranges, underscoring a tightly contested and regionally polarized race.