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Philippines emerges as global nickel supply leader

The Philippines is stepping into the global spotlight as a key player in critical minerals, drawing international attention for its pivotal role in securing resilient nickel supply chains. Rising demand from clean energy and technology industries has amplified the nation’s strategic importance.

Senate power shift risks Estrada-style backlash

The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.

Philippines, Paraguay partner to expand trade, investment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network REDIEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade, foreign investment, and export opportunities between the two nations.

Phinma Q1 profit more than doubles despite lower revenue

PHINMA Corporation reported that its net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled in the first quarter to P407.43 million from P191.27 million a year ago, driven by strong performance from its education, solar, and hospitality businesses.

Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.

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Tala expands partnerships to reach underserved Filipinos

Tala Philippines is expanding partnerships with financial institutions, payment networks and businesses to widen credit access, as the fintech company looks beyond traditional lending channels to reach borrowers underserved by banks.

Visayas tourism alliance taps Cebu to drive island-hopping

Tourism groups and industry players are positioning Cebu as a gateway to multi-island travel across the Visayas, aiming to extend visitor stays and channel more tourism spending to smaller island economies.

NTC tests flag mobile network failures across Metro Manila

Nearly one in five mobile broadband tests in Metro Manila failed to meet the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) 50 Mbps minimum speed standard, exposing persistent network gaps despite peak download speeds exceeding 400 Mbps.

Aboitiz Economic Estates bags sustainability leadership award

Aboitiz Economic Estates has won a sustainability leadership award from the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC), underscoring how green infrastructure, reliable utilities and workforce development are becoming key factors in industrial investment decisions.
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