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Philippines seeks Japan trade review, CPTPP support

The Philippines is aiming to advance discussions on a potential review of its trade agreement with Japan while seeking Tokyo’s backing for Manila’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.

Direct flights to spur Philippines-China tourism surge

The Philippines is set to gain a fresh boost in tourism and economic activity as Chinese carriers expand direct flights to Manila, strengthening both business links and people-to-people exchanges.

Maxicare widens healthcare access for Filipino workers

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation. is expanding its digital and clinic-based healthcare network as it seeks to address widening healthcare access gaps among Filipino workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.

Major developers explore future Bilibid township project 

Some of the country’s largest property developers are signaling early interest in what could emerge as one of Metro Manila’s biggest urban redevelopment projects: the transformation of portions of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa into a mixed-use commercial and residential district.

Caltex widens network, reaches 600 Philippines stations

Chevron Philippines is accelerating the expansion of its retail fuel network as Caltex reached the 600-station mark nationwide following the opening of six new service stations in the first quarter of the year.

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SEC to regulate, accredit third-party debt collectors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out new accreditation standards for third-party collection agencies (TPCAs) to shield borrowers from abusive lending and collection practices.

The nation’s new favorite

There is a moment when a Filipino athlete stops being a promising competitor and becomes a national event. It usually begins with a victory, especially an unexpected one, and proceeds at a speed that would put the most frenetic fastbreak in basketball to shame.

PAL rolls out free first rebooking for Manila–Dubai, Doha, Riyadh routes

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced over the weekend it is offering one complimentary rebooking for flights from Manila to Dubai, Doha and Riyadh. Eligible passengers may adjust their travel date once with no rebooking fee, so long as requests are submitted no later than November 15, 2026, and at least 15 days before scheduled departure.

Globe fully restores services after subsea cable disruption

Globe has fully restored internet services hit by a disruption on the Philippines‑Singapore international subsea cable segment. Mobile and broadband customers who faced intermittent connectivity or slower speeds should now experience normal service.
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