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Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) has expanded its footprint in Eastern Visayas with the opening of Metro Naval in Biliran, reinforcing its strategy of tapping growth opportunities in underserved provincial markets amid intensifying competition in the retail sector.

As part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan, top officials from both countries signed an agreement providing about JPY 356 million (roughly P134 million) in grant aid for Filipino public servants to pursue advanced studies in Japan. Ambassador Endo Kazuya and Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro formalized the deal through an Exchange of Notes for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project.

As more businesses go digital and use AI tools, cybersecurity has become as critical as internet access itself. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which drive local jobs and economic growth, are increasingly at risk—cyberattacks targeting them have jumped as much as 325 percent, since automated threats look for weak points regardless of company size.

Alibaba Group has signed a multi-year deal to become the exclusive official partner for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and e-commerce for top European football events. Starting from the 2027–2028 season through 2032–2033, the partnership covers the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and UEFA EURO 2028.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will hold its 3rd Best Life Run on June 7, gathering more than 100 companies to promote workplace wellness as it marks its 175th anniversary. Launched internally in 2023 as an employee activity, the event opened to corporate partners and the public in 2024, growing from a simple fitness drive into a platform that encourages well-being across industries.