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THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to launch G-HEALTH, a zero-interest financing program that allows government workers to pay for health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage over 12 months. GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo A. Veloso in a statement on Tuesday said the initiative aims to help members […]
Read more →SENATOR Ana Theresia “Risa” N. Hontiveros-Baraquel on Tuesday pushed the creation of a National Nutrition Commission to boost nutrition programs and improve coordination among government agencies. During a Senate hearing, Ms. Hontiveros said the proposed body would provide clearer accountability in addressing child malnutrition, noting that 25.3% of Filipino children remain stunted. Health Undersecretary Albert […]
Read more →THE Bangsamoro government and its partners have stepped up efforts to combat child malnutrition after regional officials said the region continues to post the country’s highest malnutrition rate. The issue was tackled during a two-day nutrition summit in Cotabato City attended by officials from the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health, local governments, the Department of Science […]
Read more →LEPANTO Consolidated Mining Co. has signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Lepanto Labor Union, securing labor stability as the company prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in September. The agreement covers wages, benefits, workplace safety and job security following two weeks of negotiations. Lepanto President and Chief Operating Officer Bryan Spencer U. Yap […]
Read more →KIANGAN, Ifugao Mayor Raldis Andrei Allaga Bulayungan has called on the Philippine Navy to investigate the death of Navy trainee and basketball standout Aldwayne B. Dulnuan during military training. Mr. Bulayungan questioned the reported cause of death, saying it was difficult to reconcile heat stroke with the physical condition of the multi-time basketball Most Valuable […]
Read more →THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it expects sufficient power to be available to accommodate the needs of Pax Silica technology hub projects, and is mapping out exact demand projections for locators who commit to operate for at least 20 years.
Read more →THE LAUNCH of the Swiss challenge for the bundled Davao, Bicol, and Siargao airport projects is going before the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) for approval, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said. The P21.61-billion unsolicited proposal for the airport bundle exceeds the P15 billion threshold beyond which clearance is needed from the ICC, it said. “CAAP […]
Read more →PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. gave little indication of his long-term energy reform and food-security program in his annual address to Congress, business chambers said.
Read more →MEAT IMPORTERS are reducing their orders due to persistent congestion at Manila ports, which they say adds at least P50,000 per container to their costs and ties up trucks for two to three additional days, an industry official said.
Read more →PHILIPPINE ENTITIES planning to contract foreign loans in the fourth quarter and 2027 must submit their borrowing plans by Sept. 30, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. In a statement on Tuesday, the central bank said resident entities from the public and private sectors that want to take out medium- and long-term foreign loans […]
Read more →THE GLOBAL Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) said it is forming a long-term partnership with the Philippines to help bolster financial technology innovation in the Philippines. The Singapore-headquartered policy advisory organization said the partnership hopes to strengthen the Philippines’ role in shaping inclusive financial innovation across ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), advancing financial health, […]
Read more →THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) office said they discussed competition issues in the highland vegetable trade, particularly involving carrots and cabbage. In its market study on highland vegetables, the PCC found that farmers face production and profitability constraints, imbalances in market power and bargaining positions […]
Read more →THE Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Morocco’s sovereign wealth fund, Ithmar Capital. According to the MIC, the partnership will facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices between the two sovereign wealth funds. “We are eager and grateful for the opportunity to participate in mutual capacity building […]
Read more →THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is confident of completing the construction of the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, with the rail line hitting a 62% progress rate overall. The department affirmed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s commitment during his State of the Nation Address that the two major rail projects will be partially operational […]
Read more →THE Department of Finance (DoF) said it will allow eligible registered business enterprises (RBEs) to claim additional tax deductions of up to 100% on certain expenses under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act. In Advisory No. 010-2026, the Fiscal Incentives Review Board circularized […]
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Read more →Meralco warns power reform must not weaken opeations and grid investment.
Read more →Over 200 nano, micro, small and medium enterprises (NMSMEs), including sari-sari store owners and vendors gathered at the Wais Tindera Caravan in Cebu to deepen their understanding of digitalization and responsible borrowing.
Read more →FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree AEW UK REIT plc(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is conn
Read more →GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today unveils the latest installment of Toobit International Futures Tournament (TIFT) 2026, backed by a 3,000,000 USDT prize pool. Guided by the tagline "Overtake the ordinary," the high-speed racing competition spans from August 3 to September 9, 2026, kicking off with a pre-launch warm-up phase running through August 11, followed by early bird sign-ups on August 12 and the
Read more →28 JULY 2026 NORTHERN VENTURE TRUST PLC RESULT OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Northern Venture Trust PLC ("the Company”) announces that at the Annual General Meeting held on 27 July 2026 all of the resolutions set out in the notice of the meeting were duly passed by shareholders. The resolutions included those to re-elect as directors Deborah Hudson, Brigid Sutcliffe and John E Milad. A copy of the resolutions proposed and passed has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will also be a
Read more →BEIJING, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From July 21 to 22, a China-U.S. youth delegation visited Beijing for dialogues and exchanges. On July 21, they visited the Forbidden City, taking in the beauty of the traditional architecture and absorbing the cultural depth of Beijing, a millennia-old capital. China-U.S. Youth Bridge Ancient Civilization and Tomorrow’s Possibilities Evelyn Neff This is not my first time to China. When I was really young, I was able to visit Chengdu to visit my family. And
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