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PLDT Inc. said Tuesday its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc., will rely on tailored data solutions and faster 5G adoption to drive growth amid a broader industry slowdown. Moving away from standard packages, Smart now uses advanced analytics to create customized plans matched to each user’s needs and budget. Smart co-OIC Lloyd Manaloto noted this approach lets them deliver the right service at the right time, while PLDT COO Menardo G. Jimenez highlighted how targeted offers help counter slower growth.

NKC Manufacturing Philippines Corporation, a local unit of Japan’s Nakanishi Metal Works Group, has partnered with First Gen Group to build and run a rooftop solar power plant at its factory inside the Mactan Economic Zone.

For three days, Bohol traded its usual island rhythm for the hum of spinning wheels as Giro d’ Luca returned, turning the province into a moving celebration of cycling, wellness, and friendship.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expanded safeguard duties on cement imports to include China and Indonesia, tightening protection for local manufacturers amid rising inbound shipments and persistent excess capacity in the domestic industry.

The Philippines’ return to High Point Market after nearly two decades is already paying dividends, with local furniture and home furnishings manufacturers securing USD3.7 million in initial orders and attracting interest from some of the world’s largest lifestyle and home décor brands.