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Manulife Philippines taps Manish Sangal to drive AI

Manulife Philippines has appointed Manish Sangal as deputy chief executive officer as the insurer strengthens its leadership team and accelerates its digital transformation strategy in the Philippine market.

BPI expands sustainability push beyond green finance 

Bank of the Philippine Islands is widening its sustainability agenda beyond environmental initiatives, ramping up support for underserved sectors, small businesses, and financial inclusion programs nationwide.

Nestlé PH, Robinsons Supermarket launch sachet recycling initiative

Nestlé Philippines and Robinsons Supermarket have partnered to install 10 reverse vending machines, or Smart Eco-llection Bins (SEBs), in select Metro Manila branches to collect and recycle sachets. Supported by Restore Solutions PH and Robinsons Malls, the collected sachets will be turned into durable boards for making furniture.

DENR suspends Davao landfill after fatal trash slide; Misamis Oriental steel mill still non-compliant

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended operations at the Davao City sanitary landfill following a trash slide on May 20 that killed one person, injured two others, and left two missing.

Agri group urges rejection of proposed nutrient model over food security fears

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is asking President Marcos Jr. to reject the 2026 Philippine Nutrient Profile Model (PNPM) proposed by the Department of Health.

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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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