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Toyota expands EV push amid fuel spike

With pump prices climbing past P100 per liter, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is accelerating its shift toward electrified mobility, positioning hybrids and battery electric vehicles as practical alternatives for cost-conscious motorists.

Maya eases remittance costs for Filipino families with new rebate program

Maya has introduced a rebate program to help Filipino families in the Philippines who depend on remittances from relatives working in the Middle East. The program runs from March 23 to April 10, 2026, and covers remittances from nine countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan.

DMCI warns of fuel shortage threatening coal operations and power supply

The Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc. is facing growing concerns over a possible oil shortage, as several suppliers have backed out and remaining ones cannot guarantee deliveries starting April.

Philippines – Japan ties seen as vital amid global tensions

Cooperation between the Philippines and Japan was no longer a choice “but a requirement,” government leaders and experts said on Tuesday, as both countries marked the 70th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations amid rising tensions both in the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East.  

Japan, Philippines strengthen ties in technology, security

Japan is aiming to deepen its strategic partnership with the Philippines, exploring new opportunities in technology, economic security, and high-growth sectors, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya said.

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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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