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    “Grab has many enemies but that’s ok”

    Grab Philippines on Tuesday acknowledged the resentment some hold against its bid to secure regulatory approval for its own motorcycle taxi service that at the moment seems impossibly out of reach. It does not lose hope, however, that the coveted accreditation is eventually dispensed in its favor.

    BTr raises P584.86B from retail treasury bond offer

    The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said Monday its raised a record P584.86 billion through the public offer of retail treasury bond (RTB), securing a large amount of funds the government needs to bridge the budget deficit gap.

    Incremental El Niño damage moves past P300M but feared ultimately costing the economy billions

    Damage to the agriculture sector attributed to the ongoing El Niño episode has climbed to P357.38 million, incrementally higher than only P109.44 million when last reported, latest data reported by the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center show.

    SM Group looks to regions, local brands to drive future growth

    SM Investments Corp. is looking beyond key cities and widely-known brands, and training the spotlight on local favorites and experiences to help drive SM Group’s future growth.

    DOTr seeks competing proponents in Swiss challenge to Laguindingan Airport

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is inviting local and international companies to challenge the unsolicited proposal of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. to upgrade, expand, operate and maintain the Laguindingan International Airport. 

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    Philippines extends investor leases to 99 years

     The Philippines has taken a major step toward attracting long-term foreign investment with the official signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No. 12252, the Investors’ Lease Act. 

    Finance chief welcomes SSS Emergency Loan Program

    Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission Chairman Frederick D. Go praised the Social Security System (SSS) for launching its Emergency Loan Program (ELP), saying it will help members get faster and easier access to financial support during disasters.

    Heart diseases, cancer, stroke drive Philippine death toll

    Ischaemic heart diseases, cancer, and strokes are still the deadliest threats in the Philippines. From January to June 2025, 53,985 deaths—nearly one in five—were due to heart disease alone, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

    Baby bust economics: Filipinos hold button on pause

    The Philippine baby boom has hit the snooze button. Parenthood, once almost automatic, is now treated like a major purchase—priced, budgeted, and often postponed. Diapers and infant formula increasingly feel less like essentials and more like luxury items with designer tags. Timing, finances, and ambition are all carefully calculated before committing to the ultimate life investment.

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