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New Lucena port terminal to open, promising faster more affordable travel

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said that the Port of Lucena will soon open its newly expanded Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) aimed at improving comfort, convenience, and efficiency for passengers and tourists.

Converge accelerates expansion with new customer centers in Bohol, Palawan

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is expanding its customer service reach in the Philippines with the opening of new business centers in Bohol and Palawan, aiming to improve access to broadband services and local support.

 Arca South Main Street boosts Taguig urban life 

Ayala Land has unveiled Arca South Main Street, a pedestrian-friendly corridor set to become the vibrant spine of its expanding mixed-use estate in Taguig City. More than a retail promenade, the street is designed to enhance connectivity, mobility, and community engagement within the bustling development.

BSP chief reaffirms focus on stability, resilience at IMF–World Bank meetings

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. on Thursday said the country remains committed to keeping prices stable, strengthening the financial system, and promoting inclusive growth during the 2026 meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held from April 13 to 18, 2026 in Washington DC.

Output growth slows to near-pandemic low in 1Q

The economy grew by 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 3 percent in the previous quarter and falling short of the government’s expectations of 3.5 percent growth, according to official data.

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DOF targets cheaper remittances, faster development financing

The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.

FAST charts Cebu expansion after return to Chiongbian family

FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.

Limlingan takes SSS helm, eyes loans, investment returns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.

DA rejects auction of seized Vietnamese rice, pushes donation to DSWD instead

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has firmly opposed plans to auction thousands of metric tons of seized Vietnamese rice, warning the move could let those behind its illegal entry earn from the shipment.
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