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ADCoop targets broader Philippine product push

The Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (ADCoop) is moving to scale up the sourcing and distribution of Philippine-made goods across its UAE retail network, underscoring growing trade momentum between Abu Dhabi and Manila.

CEPA opens Gulf gateway for  Philippines

Nearly 95 percent of Philippine exports to the United Arab Emirates will now enjoy preferential tariff treatment, giving Filipino manufacturers a sharp competitive edge under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Department of Trade and Industry said.

DTI tightens rules on courier delivery claims

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up scrutiny of last-mile delivery practices as complaints mount over parcels being prematurely tagged as “delivered” or “returned to sender,” leaving online shoppers empty-handed and out of pocket.

Filipino craft finds its Nordstrom  moment

Filipino artisan brand LIKHA has officially entered rarefied retail air: Nordstrom. 

Startup hesitation shadows Philippines’ entrepreneurial pulse

The Philippines saw fewer Filipinos take the leap into solo entrepreneurship in 2025, as new business name registrations slid 15 percent to 879,304, down from 938,681 a year earlier. 

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Eala topples another champion, extends Washington run

Someone should probably alert defending champions.

Bill paves way for alternarive data use and new consumer body to boost financial inclusion

Lawmakers have filed a measure seeking to create the country’s first formal system for consumer-controlled financial data sharing, alongside a new independent commission, to help millions of Filipinos prove their credit standing and gain easier access to financial services.

GoTyme ties up with PSA for National ID system link

GoTyme Bank has partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority to become one of the first local banks to connect directly to the National ID Authentication Services. This integration lets customers open accounts in as fast as five minutes without scanning or uploading physical papers. Instead, they may use their PhilSys ID QR code, card number, or basic name and birth details for real-time, official checks. The move removes common hurdles that keep many Filipinos from accessing banking services, supporting the bank’s goal of easier, more inclusive finance for all.

YGC unit taps Lopez Group for Batangas-Laguna exploration project

Maibarara Geothermal Inc. (MGI) has signed a deal with Lopez Group affiliate ThermaPrime Drilling Corp. to carry out exploratory drilling across Batangas and Laguna from 2026 to 2027. Led by the Yuchengco group, MGI said the work will check untapped areas for possible new geothermal power facilities. The project will involve up to four wells drilled to depths of up to 3,000 meters, with operations set to begin in October this year and finish by May 2027. MGI currently runs a 32-megawatt geothermal plant in Batangas.

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