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    PCSO tops 2024 GOCC rankings

    The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) emerged as the top-performing government-owned and controlled corporation in the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) 2024 performance evaluation, earning the highest score at 100.63% and surpassing major institutions like the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority and PAGCOR.

    REDC buys majority stake in Bukidnon hydropower firm

    Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) has purchased a 95 percent stake in Maramag Hydropower Corp. (MHC), the developer of the proposed 25-MW Pulangi IV hydropower project in Maramag, Bukidnon.

    Japan-PH sugarcane research center stage at Negros Occidental symposium

    Japan highlighted its expanding support for Philippine agriculture during a two-day visit to Negros Occidental by Ambassador Endo Kazuya from December 1–2, 2025.

    Gov’t debt piles higher on peso slide, new borrowing

    The outstanding debt of the national government climbed to P17.56 trillion in October, rising by P106.78 billion from September as fresh borrowings and a weaker peso pushed obligations to a new record high.

    Boeing shares soar on positive cash-flow projection

    Boeing shares rocketed higher Tuesday after the finance chief of the aircraft manufacturer predicted a return to positive free cash flow next year, injecting optimism into a stock battered by delays and production snags.

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    Lender brings Google Pay to Filipino cardholders

    EastWest Bank cardholders are now turning to contactless payments through Google Pay, which has recently become available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices. EastWest is among the first local banks to support the service, allowing customers to add their Visa or Mastercard credit cards to Google Wallet and pay with a simple tap of their phone.

    GOMO rolls out all-in-one internet plans for Filipinos

    Digital telco brand GOMO has launched a new set of services designed to make staying connected simpler, more flexible, and more worry-free for Filipinos, especially during the holiday season. The announcements were made at the “GOMO! New Rules” event, where the brand highlighted its belief that people should be able to live, travel, and connect on their own terms.

    Home price growth cools in Q3, signaling softer housing demand

    Residential property prices in the Philippines rose at a much slower pace in the third quarter, pointing to easing demand and more cautious activity in the housing market, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Dado Banatao, 79, built Silicon Valley bridges  

    Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, the Filipino visionary whose intellect and determination left an indelible mark on Silicon Valley, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 79, on the campus of his alma mater, Stanford University, surrounded by family and friends.
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