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ADB, Security Bank tie up to boost SME financing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a Risk Participation Agreement with Security Bank Corporation to help expand supply chain financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines.

Philippines targets zero dengue deaths by 2030 

 As the Philippines sets its sights on eliminating dengue deaths by 2030, a coalition of medical experts and business leaders is urging a nationwide push centered on vaccination, stronger prevention measures, and consistent government funding.

AI shift moves from adoption to capability building

Filipino companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), with 86 percent of knowledge workers already using generative AI in daily tasks, according to industry leaders. Experts said the next challenge is helping businesses build the skills, systems, and strategies needed to scale AI effectively.

US funds study to expand Manila airport 

Metro Manila’s long-awaited new airport could be one step closer to reality after the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) approved funding for a feasibility study at Sangley Point in Cavite.

MORE Power moves Iloilo closer to smart grid system

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has unveiled Iloilo City’s first fully unmanned 30MVA substation, marking a major leap toward a digitized “smart” grid.

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Boracay seeks more investments as tourism growth gathers pace

Boracay is positioning itself for another wave of investment as rising tourist arrivals fuel demand for hotels, retail, entertainment, and other businesses, with a P3-billion development led by businessman Kevin Wong emerging as one of the island’s latest major projects.

VinFast chooses Philippines as new market for VF 8 SUV

VinFast is positioning the Philippines as the first international market for its all-new VF 8 electric SUV, signaling growing ambitions in Southeast Asia’s increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Regulator issues rules extending power disconnection suspension through year-end 2026

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has released the guidelines extending the suspension of power service disconnections through the end of December 2026 for qualified low-income residential consumers, balancing immediate household relief with strict settlement conditions for distribution utilities.

DA expands Isabela LGU tie-up to boost ube production, raise farmer incomes

The Department of Agriculture is strengthening its partnership with local government units and private stakeholders to scale up ube production, meet rising global demand, and create more export opportunities for Isabela farmers.
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