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Remittances hit $2.8B in February, supporting the economy

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos reached $2.79 billion in February 2026, bringing total inflows for the first two months of the year to $5.81 billion, a 3.1 percent increase from the same period in 2025.

ABS-CBN pushes back vs allegations, cites record of employee support

ABS-CBN pushed back on Wednesday against what it said as continued public relations attacks linked to an internal family dispute over the company’s future.

Shopee, Police Partner to boost families’ online livelihoods

Shopee Philippines has partnered with the Philippine National Police Eastern Police District to roll out digital livelihood training for police families, tapping e-commerce as a pathway to supplemental income and financial resilience.

DA launches ₱10B cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started distributing a ₱10-billion cash assistance program to help farmers and fisherfolk cope with rising fuel and production costs.

PLDT extends free calls, fee-free remittance for Filipinos in Middle East

PLDT Global Corporation has extended its free call service to help overseas Filipinos in parts of the Middle East stay connected with their families in the Philippines amid ongoing regional tensions.

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DOE maps out power boost for Panay and Visayas

The Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing new generation assets and a key transmission link to secure Panay Island’s power supply and support Western Visayas’ growth.

BSP launches 2026 Financial Education Roadshow in Cebu

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched its Financial Education Roadshow on Tuesday at the BSP Visayas Regional Office. The initiative aims to boost financial education and inclusion across regions, and also introduced the proposed National Strategy for Financial Education.

NephroPlus expands PH dialysis network to 53 clinics

NephroPlus Philippines has expanded its dialysis network to 53 clinics nationwide as it seeks to broaden access to kidney care while strengthening prevention and early-detection programs in local communities.

DA, PhilSA ink 5-year satellite tech deal for agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) formalized a five-year partnership Tuesday to deploy Earth observation, geospatial tools, and AI for strengthening agriculture, fisheries, disaster response, and climate resilience. The collaboration uses satellite data to speed up damage detection, improve irrigation planning, and shield food production from floods, droughts, and other risks.
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