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SM Supermalls upgrades customer outreach with Infobip

Infobip Ltd. has expanded its partnership with SM Supermalls to improve how shoppers are engaged across both physical malls and digital platforms.

Lemon Square taps solar to cut costs, emissions

Big E Food Corp., the company behind the Lemon Square line of baked goods, has energized a 1.685-megawatt-peak rooftop solar installation at its Bulacan production plant, signaling a deeper push into renewable energy as manufacturers grapple with rising power costs.

Airfares expected to rise as fuel surcharge jumps to Level 19

Air passenger fares are expected to increase until April 30, 2026 after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the fuel surcharge from Level 8 to Level 19 for both domestic and international flights.

Nickel Asia takes stake in Kazakhstan copper mine

Nickel Asia Corp., a Philippine-listed mining company, is stepping further beyond its nickel roots after signing a deal to acquire a 20 percent stake in a Kazakhstan copper mining entity, marking a strategic move into broader metal resources.

Group urges DOE to fully implement VAT exemption on local natural gas to lower power bills

A consumer advocacy group is calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly issue clear rules to enforce a new tax exemption that could help reduce electricity costs for consumers.

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DA, DPWH seal P71.5M Tarlac farm-to-market road deal

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets.

Philippines to adopt India’s UPI for digital payments

The Philippines will adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology as part of a push to modernize the country’s digital payments system, starting with faster government aid disbursements through Land Bank of the Philippines and potentially extending to cross-border payments.

EastWest powers Philippine Travel Mart 2026 as official credit card partner 

EastWest wrapped up a successful run as the official credit card partner for the 2026 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), delivering exclusive deals and flexible payment solutions to attendees throughout the three-day event. Held from September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the country’s longest-running travel trade exhibition drew over 20,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors featuring destinations, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences from across the Philippines.

BSP warns public vs scammers impersonating its officials, using fake accounts

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely present themselves as BSP officials or employees to deceive people.
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