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Parañaque fishers get financial training support

Fisherfolk in Barangay La Huerta are getting help to better manage their income through a new financial education program led by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Parañaque city government, and BDO Foundation.

ASEAN leaders’ Cebu meeting to bolster resilience

The 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit will zero in on urgent regional risks when heads of state gather in Cebu City from May 6 to 8, with a sharpened agenda on energy resilience, food security, and the protection of ASEAN nationals.

BPI expands branchless banking in Mindanao with pharma units

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with Amesco Drug, marking its first collaboration with a Davao-based business under its “May BPI Dito” program.

Maynilad sees steady growth as investments accelerate

Maynilad Water Services Inc. expects sustained growth in 2026 as it ramps up infrastructure spending and service improvements, after posting stronger first-quarter results driven...

Spain unveils new fighter pilot training system to replace F-5 fleet

Spain has presented a new advanced training system for its fighter pilots, led by Airbus and supported by local companies. The program, called the Integrated Combat Training System (ITS-C), will replace the country’s aging F-5 aircraft and involve about 60 percent participation from Spanish industry.

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When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty 

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.

Business groups push back on proposed 200% beverage tax hike

Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.

Lenovo unveils new AI PCs – performance without the premium price

Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.

Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone 18 launch with intimate dining events

Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.
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