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Philippines, Japan mark 70 years, deepen ties

The Philippines and Japan are marking 70 years of diplomatic relations with a renewed drive to expand economic, technological, and strategic cooperation, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said, highlighting the durability of one of Manila’s most trusted alliances.

BOC, DTI seize P1.4B illicit vapes

Authorities have confiscated up to P1.4 billion worth of illicit vaporized nicotine products in a warehouse raid in Navotas City, marking one of the largest recent enforcement actions against the country’s underground vape trade.

Unilever, General Trias roll out livelihood push

Unilever Philippines has deepened its engagement with General Trias through “GentriAsenso,” a community-based livelihood and skills program aimed at widening income opportunities for residents.

Metrobank closes bond offer amid strong demand

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), the country’s fourth-largest lender controlled by the Ty Group, has closed the public offer for its Series F ASEAN Sustainability peso-denominated bonds a week ahead of schedule, buoyed by strong demand from both institutional and retail investors.

Eala schooled under Miami’s midday sun

Past midnight in Manila, Alex Eala ran into a brick wall—and it had a name: Karolína Muchová.

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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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