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Most Filipinos have only ₱50K in emergency savings as inflation strains finances — study

Most Filipinos have only around ₱50,000 in emergency savings, an amount that can be quickly depleted by a single medical emergency, a new study found, as rising inflation continues to strain household finances.

First robot-assisted cataract surgery done in PH

The Philippines has marked a global first after successfully performing the world’s first fully robot-assisted cataract surgery on a human patient.

Japan envoy visits Davao, highlights 70 years of Japan–Philippines friendship

Japan’s Ambassador ENDO Kazuya visited Davao City for a series of engagements aimed at strengthening Japan–Philippines relations, as both countries commemorate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic friendship this year.

Compose Coffee posts strong Taiwan debut as Jollibee Group pushes global coffee expansion

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) reported a strong start for its South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, after its pre-opening debut in Taiwan, as part of the company’s growing international coffee strategy.

Government to press Meta for stronger action on fake news

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it will meet with Meta to demand clearer and time-bound steps to address the spread of disinformation on its platforms.

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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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