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Symphony Homes courts OFWs as access improves

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Symphony Homes is sharpening its pitch to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and first-time homebuyers, betting that improving infrastructure and practical housing options will unlock fresh demand in emerging growth corridors.

Personal remittances steadily rise in January to USD3.24B

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Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) rose by 2.9 percent to USD3.24 billion in January 2025, compared to USD3.15 billion in the same period last year, marking a steady increase despite global economic challenges. This uptick in remittances, which are a critical driver of the Philippine economy, reflects the continued resilience of both land-based and sea-based Filipino workers abroad.

Global payments firm urges OFWs to welcome 2023 with better money habits

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For many Filipinos, 2023 is a new year faced with the same economic challenges from 2022. Sustained high inflation has unfortunately made many Filipinos...

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Meralco recognized for leading Luzon’s consumer choice programs

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has received recognition from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for registering the highest number of participants in customer choice programs across Luzon.

9th JAMI Cultural Festival highlights Japan-Philippines ties

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The 9th Cultural Festival organized by the Japanese Association Manila (JAMI) took place at the Romulo Auditorium, bringing together Japanese and Filipino communities.

BSP-WB effort targets cash-to-digital shift in gov’t

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the World Bank (WB) are accelerating efforts to shift government payments and collections to digital platforms, aiming to improve service efficiency and financial inclusion. The call came during the forum “Payments for the People,” held in Makati City on May 13, 2026, and attended by government agencies, local government units, and industry partners.

Offshore wind project gains momentum with global investor

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The Marcos administration is intensifying efforts to bring Southeast Asia's first offshore wind farm to the Philippines, with Finance Secretary and investment czar Frederick D. Go engaging global infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to advance the 901-megawatt San Miguel Bay Offshore Wind Power Project in Camarines Sur.

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