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HOKA steps up Philippine retail expansion

Global performance footwear brand HOKA is accelerating its Philippine expansion, opening its first store outside Metro Manila at Ayala Center Cebu as it taps into the country’s fast growing running culture.

DHSUD pauses housing loans amid fuel surge

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered a three-month moratorium on housing loan payments for qualified borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC), as the government moves to blunt the impact of surging fuel costs tied to tensions in the Middle East.

Lenovo reshapes Asia-Pacific leadership with new commercial chief

Lenovo has appointed Sumir Bhatia as its first chief commercial officer for the Asia Pacific region.

Highlands Coffee drives strong growth for Jollibee Group

Jollibee Foods Corporation said Wednesday its coffee brand Highlands Coffee continues to perform strongly, boosting the group’s Coffee & Tea business.

Salmon high on cocaine swim wildly off-course

What happens when illegal drugs leak into lakes and rivers? According to new research, fish do not just notice, they start behaving differently.

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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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