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PH leads ASEAN Talks on climate loss and damage

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) hosted the ASEAN Policy Dialogue on Loss and Damage, bringing together Southeast Asian nations to share experiences and strategies in dealing with climate-related impacts.

Maya opens credit doors with deposit-backed card

Maya, the country's top digital bank and all-in-one finance platform, is reshaping access to credit with the Maya Black Express, a deposit-backed credit card meant to help users build or rebuild credit history.

EastWest Bank taps LinkedIn for employee learning

East West Banking Corp., led by the Gotianun group, has announced a three-year partnership with LinkedIn Learning to enhance the professional development of its workforce.

Japan joins PH naval drills, underscoring growing security ties

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS OONAMI arrived in Manila for a port visit ahead of joint military drills. The visit highlights deepening defense ties between Japan and the Philippines amid growing regional security cooperation.

Strong lending, margins drive BPI 9-month earnings

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country’s third largest lender by assets, said strong loan growth and wider margins boost its financial performance in the first nine months of the year, with net income climbing 5.2 percent year-on-year to P50.5 billion.

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SM Hotels Sweep Multiple Honors at Global Awards

Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.

DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH

The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.

House impeaches VP Duterte anew

Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on Monday, after 255 lawmakers endorsed the complaint resolution that will be transmitted to the Senate for trial. The total was more than double the minimum requirement of 106 votes and 40 higher than the 215 votes that backed a largely similar complaint last year, which was later stopped by the Supreme Court from proceeding to a Senate trial. During Monday’s vote, 26 lawmakers voted against the impeachment resolution, while nine abstained. Duterte was impeached over allegations of unexplained wealth, betrayal of public trust, graft, and misuse of confidential funds. The vote came shortly after a change in leadership in the Senate.

ACEN Australia unit reaches financial close for solar project

ACEN Corp. said its Australian subsidiary, Yindjibarndi Energy Corp. (YEC), has secured financial close for the Jinbi solar project in the Pilbara region, allowing construction to begin.
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