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Pickup Coffee ramps up franchising expansion

Pickup Coffee is accelerating its nationwide expansion through franchising as the fast-growing local chain targets at least 800 stores by end-2026, underscoring rising demand for affordable and convenient coffee among Filipino consumers.

Green GSM eyes 18,500 EVs for PH

Vietnam-based mobility platform Green GSM is ramping up its Philippine expansion after signing agreements with 75 transport companies and cooperatives for the planned deployment of up to 18,497 VinFast VF 5, Herio Green, and Limo Green electric vehicles across major urban centers nationwide.

US envoy to push PH tech corridor

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will visit the Philippines next week as Washington ramps up efforts to deepen economic security and technology ties with Manila under the newly launched Pax Silica initiative.

BPI app, online services crash on payday, users vent frustration

Bank of the Philippine Islands account holders raised a collective howl in the early evening hours Friday following the latest outage of the lender's app and online services.

SMC 1Q revenue jumps 19% on strong business growth

San Miguel Corporation reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with revenues rising 19 percent to P428.3 billion, driven by solid performance across its food, power, fuel, infrastructure, and cement businesses.

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UNIQLO reopens General Santos store, supports community recovery

UNIQLO Philippines will reopen its SM City General Santos store on October 15, combining its return to regular retail operations with continued disaster recovery and education initiatives following the June 2026 earthquake.

SSS benefit payouts outpace contributions, squeezing surplus

The Social Security System’s (SSS) benefit payments grew nearly three times faster than contribution collections in the first half of 2026, narrowing the gap between the pension fund’s inflows and payouts and highlighting the importance of sustaining its financial position.

BCDA opens P14.8B Clark water project to challengers

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has invited competing proponents to challenge a P14.8-billion water supply and wastewater project in New Clark City (NCC), setting an October 20, 2026, deadline for qualification documents as it moves to competitive bidding.

Toyota Tamaraw MPUV entry may spur fresh industry investments

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) sees opportunities for additional investments in vehicle production and local supply chains as it enters the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization market with the locally manufactured Tamaraw multipurpose utility vehicle (MPUV).
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