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New UAE-PH agreement targets seamless cross-border payment system

The central banks of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial cooperation and support stronger trade between the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.

Banks, automakers join Grab to offer cheaper EV loans for drivers

Grab Philippines has launched Southeast Asia’s largest green transport coalition, aiming to help ride-hailing drivers shift to electric and hybrid vehicles through more affordable and easier financing options.

UK sees strong Philippine trade investment momentum growth

The British envoy to the Philippines reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to deepening economic ties, highlighting strong fundamentals and reform momentum driving growing confidence among UK investors.

MPower expands reach with 60-store Starbucks PH contract

MPower, the retail electricity arm of Manila Electric Company, has signed an agreement with Rustan Coffee Corporation to supply electricity to selected Starbucks branches in Metro Manila.

Cebu Landmasters posts record P24.6B sales growth

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) sustained its growth momentum in 2025, posting record residential reservation sales of P24.6 billion, up 45 percent year on year, driven by strong end-user demand and solid market reception across the Visayas and Mindanao.

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Palay, corn output seen falling in third quarter

Palay and corn production may decline sharply in the third quarter, with the latest estimates from the Philippine Statistics Authority pointing to smaller harvest areas for both crops and weaker corn yields.

Philippine hotel pipeline hits P387B, 45,000 rooms through 2032

The Philippine hotel industry has lined up P387 billion in committed investments for more than 45,000 new rooms through 2032, signaling sustained developer confidence in tourism despite sharply higher construction and financing costs.

Federal Land defers BGC project, opens Solarium events venue

Federal Land Inc. is deferring the permanent redevelopment of the former Lexus Manila flagship showroom in Bonifacio Global City, choosing to operate the prime property as an events venue while waiting for market conditions to support a higher-value project.

When expertise becomes inconvenient, listen first

When judges and lawyers can sometimes get the law wrong, why should non-lawyers presume they know better?
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