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Shell recognition boosts Philippines’ global talent edge in business

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Manila has been named one of Everest Group's Top Global Business Services (GBS) Employers for 2026, reinforcing the Philippines' growing reputation as a premier destination for high-value business services and globally competitive talent.

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Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

Singapore is no longer just a distant dot on Top Line Business Development Corp.’s growth chart. It has become a very literal marker of how far the company has travelled in 12 years, from a Visayas-based real estate developer to an emerging energy player now thinking in global supply routes.

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Corporate

Commitment to talent delivers record MDRT success for AIA Philippines and BPI AIA

AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life and part of the global AIA Group, along with its bancassurance venture BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation, have secured a combined total of 458 qualifiers for the Million Dollar Round Table for 2026—the highest number recorded by any entity in the Philippines.

Banking & Insurance

BSP, DOJ join forces to fast-track financial scam investigations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Justice have entered into an information-sharing agreement aimed at cracking down on financial account scams and protecting the public from online fraud.
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Markets

PSEi rally gains steam as stable peso lifts outlook

The stock market could be entering a stronger recovery phase after the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke through key resistance levels, with a stable peso adding to optimism that local equities can sustain their recent gains despite inflation concerns and geopolitical risks.

Travel

Philippines stays hot as travelers spend smarter this year

The Philippines is poised to remain one of Southeast Asia's top travel destinations in the second half of 2026 as travelers embrace smarter spending habits, favoring value, convenience and careful planning over impulsive vacations.
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Energy

Oman forum targets new trade, investment ties

The Philippines and Oman are looking to transform decades of labor cooperation into a broader economic partnership as both countries pursue stronger trade, investment and business links.

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Property

Havitas moves into wellness real eatate

Boutique developer Havitas Properties Inc. has entered the fast-growing wellness real estate sector, and unveiled the second phase of its Aya Hills resort villa community in Talisay, Batangas, overlooking Taal Lake.

Environment

Asia-Pacific dialogue marks decade of locally-led disaster action, marks next steps

Over 100 representatives from governments, civil society, the private sector, regional bodies and development partners gathered in person, while more than 120 others joined online, for the Localization Policy Dialogue: A Decade of Progress, Lessons, and the Way Forward in Asia and the Pacific.
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Technology

Oman forum targets new trade, investment ties

The Philippines and Oman are looking to transform decades of labor cooperation into a broader economic partnership as both countries pursue stronger trade, investment and business links.

Health & Science

Phinma Education achieves 92% board pass rate despite students’ initial learning gaps

Phinma Education Holdings Inc. has reported a 92 percent passing rate for its first-time takers of professional licensure examinations, a notable milestone considering most of its students entered college with significant learning gaps.
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Opinion

Trust ratings aren’t get-out-of-jail cards

If trust ratings could acquit public officials, we might as well save everyone the trouble.

VP Duterte impeachment keeps Senate cards hidden

Monday's biggest vote in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte turned out to be the one the public never saw.

Philippine sports thrive when benefactors build champions

Every championship has its stars. Some also have a benefactor—the godfather who reaches for a checkbook instead of a spotlight.

Childhood shouldn’t come with a timecard or paycheck

The latest child labor figures offer good news wrapped in bad news.