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SM Group expands entertainment ecosystem

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is accelerating the expansion of its entertainment ecosystem across its diverse portfolio to capture growing demand for experience-led offerings, particularly among younger Filipino consumers.

DA chief urges Senate to back agri reforms, investment push

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on senators Wednesday to support major reforms and increased funding for the agriculture sector, citing decades of neglect that have left Filipino farmers struggling and the country heavily reliant on food imports.

Data fuels Globe’s growth

Mobile data continues to power Globe Telecom’s corporate momentum, now contributing 86 percent of its mobile revenue, underscoring its central role in both commercial success and national digital transformation.

Maya reinvents credit to fit real life

Maya, the country's leading digital bank, is helping reshape how Filipinos access and use credit, with a flexible, real-life approach designed to empower both individual users and fuel commercial and corporate engagement.

BOP swings to $167M deficit in July; BSP flags macroeconomic risks

The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of US$167 million in July 2025, reversing the US$62 million surplus recorded in the same month last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.

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Moms turns side hustles into thriving businesses

Filipino mothers are increasingly becoming “mompreneurs,” turning home-based side hustles into sustainable businesses with the help of digital technology and online communities.

Security Bank, ACI win Asia-Pacific Payments Award

ACI Worldwide and Security Bank Corporation won the “Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific” at the The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for upgrading the bank’s payment system.

EastWest renews Donny Pangilinan deal to reach young Filipinos

East West Banking Corporation has renewed actor and digital personality Donny Pangilinan as its brand ambassador for another year as the bank strengthens its push to connect with younger Filipinos through digital banking.

Globe activates emergency plan to keep services running amid energy crisis

Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said it has activated its business continuity plan (BCP) following the government’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency, assuring customers that mobile and internet services will continue operating with minimal disruption.
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