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Filinvest Land settles P1.76B bond on May 18 maturity

Filinvest Land Inc., the listed property development arm of the Gotianun Group, completed the payment of its 5.5-year fixed-rate bonds worth P1.76 billion on May 18, 2026, fulfilling its obligations on the securities’ maturity date.

Philippines eyes bigger role in global chip market 

Academic leaders, semiconductor executives, and government officials gathered Monday at the Asian Institute of Management to push for a stronger Philippine foothold in the global semiconductor industry’s high-value frontier: integrated circuit (IC) design.

V-GREEN Accelerates EV Charging Expansion in Philippines

V-GREEN, a global electric vehicle (EV) charging developer, is ramping up its presence in the Philippines with new partnerships aimed at fast-tracking large-scale EV charging and battery-swapping networks.

Philippine, US forge multi-billion AI hub deal

The Philippines and the US are moving full steam ahead on the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City, aiming to secure billions in long-term AI and tech investments that transcend political cycles.

Clay-court chess match cuts short Eala’s Strasbourg appearance 

Alex Eala arrived at the Strasbourg Open looking sharp, fearless, and very much at home on clay. For one set, she looked like she might also be leaving with a quick victory and somebody else’s confidence packed in her tennis bag.

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ADB offers $500M emergency funding as El Niño risks loom

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide the Philippines with up to USD500 million in emergency financing to help address disasters, including the potential impact of a severe El Niño episode, although the government has yet to request additional assistance.

PITX plans smart transport hub network as terminal nears capacity

From a once-contested solution to Metro Manila’s provincial bus congestion, PITX is positioning itself for a bigger role in the country’s transport system as passenger traffic approaches its design capacity.

Marcos confirms Aguda resignation, rules out Dizon transfer 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed accepting the resignation of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda, while ruling out for now the possible transfer of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon back to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Stocks face cautious trading as inflation, rate risks mount

Philippine equities are likely to remain volatile this week as accelerating inflation, peso weakness and mounting expectations of monetary tightening weigh on sentiment, tempering optimism over corporate earnings and potential new stock market listings.
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