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Philippines pushes deeper economic ties with Japan

The Philippines is seeking to strengthen and future-proof its long-standing economic partnership with Japan, a relationship seen as critical to regional stability and growth, according to Cezar Consing, president and CEO of Ayala Corp.

GT Capital reassesses capex, growth plans

GT Capital Holdings is reviewing its capital expenditure and growth strategy for 2026 as it navigates uncertainty from an unfolding global crisis, Vice Chairman Alfred Ty said.

ADB unveils support package amid Middle East crisis

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced a broad financial support package aimed at helping developing member countries (DMCs) cushion the economic fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Fuel crisis or policy gap?

Airline executives were caught off guard when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that Philippine carriers may be forced to cut flights—or even ground planes—due to a possible jet fuel shortage tied to the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Filinvest Land, EastWest Bank launch easier home financing program

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has partnered with East West Banking Corporation to introduce a new financing program aimed at making homeownership more affordable and accessible.

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Philippine bamboo venture joins ASEAN inclusive business awards

A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 nationwide via community pop-ups

Globe’s 917 GDay 2026 “Love Overload” runs September–October across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing festivities closer to neighborhoods and local events. Pop-ups are set for Quezon City, General Trias, Cebu, Lucena, Bacolod and Angeles City, aligning with the Siomai Festival, MassKara Festival and Tigtigan celebrations. CMO KD Dizon said the tour aims to deliver customer appreciation through accessible, community-centered moments.

Davao farmers rise from low-value crops to global cacao acclaim 

Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.

One Meralco Foundation supports 300 San Juan pupils

More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.
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