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Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

A community-based tourism (CBT) program in Bohol is showcasing a more immersive way to experience the province beyond its well-known attractions.

LG Philippines collects 1.2 tons of e-waste for Earth Day 2026

LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 with an employee-led e-waste collection drive, gathering about 1,200 kilograms of discarded electronic items from March 31 to April 21.

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66 percent of existing businesses and 62 percent of newly registered enterprises. Despite this strong presence, many women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to grow due to limited access to funding, low digital adoption, and the challenge of balancing business and family responsibilities.

HSMA offers early booking travel savings

Travelers grappling with rising fuel costs and volatile airfares are getting a timely alternative: book early and secure steep discounts. The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) has shifted its annual Summer Online Sale (SOS) to an earlier April–May window, positioning the campaign as a practical hedge against mounting travel expenses.

Eala exits Madrid Open singles competition 

The outdoor red dirt of Spain offered little mercy for Alex Eala, who bowed out of the Matua Madrid Open after a straight-sets loss to Belgium’s Elise Mertens.

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Mynt IPO likely to price below P10, analysts say

Mynt Inc., the company behind leading fintech platform GCash, may see its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) priced below the stated P10 indicative level, according to market analysts.

Aznar Shipping files IPO to fund expansion

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise as much as P670 million through an initial public offering (IPO), as the regional operator seeks capital to expand its fleet and supporting infrastructure across the Visayas.

President Marcos secures $75M India pledges targeting rural health, digital rails

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. locked in strategic expansion commitments from Indian conglomerates, anchoring a diplomatic push with USD75 million in immediate investments from iSON Group projected to generate 2,000 local jobs.

DOTr rolls out monthly financial aid to PUV operators

Starting this September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is providing targeted financial assistance to transport cooperatives and corporations struggling with monthly loan payments, to keep modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) running and protect workers’ livelihoods.
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