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Dining In/Out (07/23/26)
WITH Australian truffles at their peak from June to August, Filipino-Australian chef Oliver “Oli” Buenviaje has created an indulgent truffles and caviar menu for a special first-of-its-kind, one-day-only wine dinner, Truffle Alchemy, taking place on July 25 at World Cellar in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City.
Read more →Small AI for SMEs
Artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated headlines lately, mostly because large corporations are pouring billions into computing infrastructure and enterprise-wide transformation. Some reports now say the costs are becoming harder to justify. That may be true for the giants. But small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can still gain a lot from AI, and cheaply. SMEs don’t […]
Read more →IT-ready office developments seen gaining traction as data center capacity expands
THE expansion of the Philippines’ data center capacity is driving demand for information technology (IT)-ready office developments as the country positions itself for opportunities in the global artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain, according to Santos Knight Frank. “Both the Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica are the most exciting initiatives to date, following the business […]
Read more →Driving the Philippine EV transition through strategic infrastructure and grid resilience
The global transition towards sustainable energy has evolved from a distant environmental aspiration into an urgent economic and structural imperative. In the Philippines, this shift is gaining momentum, propelled not just by global market pressures, but by strategic foresight from key industry leaders. Speaking at the recent BusinessWorld Insights themed “Powering the Electric Shift,” Ralph Menchavez, President […]
Read more →AIA, MediCard launch group life plan with HMO coverage for employees
AIA PHILIPPINES Life and General Insurance Co., Inc. and its health arm MediCard Philippines, Inc. launched a group life insurance plan with built-in health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage under one solution. The companies on Wednesday unveiled Group Life + HMO, an integrated employee benefits product that brings healthcare and life protection under one plan that […]
Read more →Pru Life UK offers flexible plan with annual payouts
PRU LIFE Insurance Corp. of UK (Pru Life UK) has launched a flexible life insurance plan with wealth-building and short-term payout features, meant to help Filipinos navigate a high inflation and volatile economic environment. PRUWealth 10 Flex Elite is a two-year pay insurance plan that offers 11% guaranteed annual payouts starting on the third year, […]
Read more →ADB, Japan set up water security fund for Asia-Pacific
The Asian Development Bank ( and Japan have launched a new fund to strengthen water security in developing countries across Asia and the Pacific, including the Philippines.
Read more →BIR issues rules on creditable withholding tax
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued a clarification on the application of creditable withholding tax to top withholding agents amid transactions involving manufacturers and direct importers of covered goods intended for wholesale.
Read more →Fruitas sees sustained growth as portfolio diversifies
Fruitas Holdings Inc., led by businessman Lester Yu, expects to sustain long-term growth, driven by the continued expansion of its store network and its diversified portfolio.
Read more →Government to allow 250K MT fish imports by October
The Department of Agriculture is looking to allow the entry of 250,000 metric tons of imported fish by October or November, deferring the move initially set in August, due to stable domestic supply.
Read more →GSIS increases stake in Megawide to 9.5 %
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has raised its stake in Megawide Construction Corp., becoming one of the major local institutional investors in the listed engineering and infrastructure company.
Read more →Indian conglomerate acquires Philippines personal care firm S Brands
The fast-moving consumer goods arm of Indian conglomerate Wipro Enterprises is acquiring Philippine personal care company S Brands Consumer Care Inc. to strengthen its presence in Asia.
Read more →‘Inflation shocks test BSP policy directions’
“Should these shocks intensify or prove more prolonged than currently anticipated, the return of inflation to the BSP’s target range could be pushed even further into the future.”
Read more →Meralco eyes Albay expansion
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Manila Electric Co. is exploring a potential expansion into Albay, a move that could extend its reach beyond Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Read more →New PSE trading engine goes live by November
he Philippine Stock Exchange new trading engine is set to go live by November as part of a broader effort to modernize and improve the local stock market.
Read more →PAL on jet-buying spree, orders more A350-1000s
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is placing aircraft orders one after the other, setting out to buy another nine of its flagship A350-1000 from aerospace giant Airbus.
Read more →PSEi tumbles anew, peso retests record low
The local stock market saw sustained profit-taking activities from investors, while the peso matched its record low after closing at 61.75 against the dollar amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
Read more →Safer streets, brighter futures
The Philippine National Police recently reported a 20.6-percent decline in the country’s crime rate for the second quarter of 2026 – an encouraging development that reflects the hard work of law enforcement agencies and their partners in maintaining peace and order.
Read more →SONA 2022 to 2025 on PhilHealth
On Monday, July 27, President Marcos will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address in front of the members of the Senate, House of Representatives, executive and judiciary branches, diplomatic community, other guests and the public.
Read more →SwiftPay brings real-time fraud decisioning to Philippines
Financial scams are still a persistent threat in the Philippines as more than 60 percent of Filipino adults are targeted by financial scams each year.
Read more →Matibag: Persons of interest in Duterte kill threat down to 20
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Wednesday said that the agency has narrowed down the list of persons of interest in its ongoing investigation of Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to fewer than 20 individuals. During the ninth day of Duterte's impeachment trial, Matibag said the NBI had begun questioning the families and acquaintances of these individuals. "Our investigation revea
Read more →Hong Kong AI International Film Festival Opens With 2026 White Paper and New Framework for AI-Native Cinema
Hong Kong, July 22, 2026 -- Seven-day international program introduces the 51% AI Involvement Principle, Index.Film infrastructure and expanded global industry cooperation HONG KONG, July 17, 2026 - The 2026 Hong Kong AI International Film Festival (HKAIIFF) opened Friday with the release of the AI Cinema Industry Development White Paper 2026, setting out a new industry framework for defining, evaluating and advancing AI-native cinema. The seven-day festival runs through July 23 in Hong Kong, br
Read more →Sogeclair: consolidated turnover for H1 2026 at €78.1M (-3,1%) / at constant exchanges rates at €80.2M (-0.5%)
CONSOLIDATED TURNOVER FOR H1 2026 AT €78.1M (-3.1%) AT CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES (*) AT €80.2 M (-0.5%) Blagnac, France, July 22nd, 2026, after Market close. SOGECLAIR, supplier of innovative solutions with high added value for a safer and less-consuming mobility, publishes its turnover for the 1st half 2026 (ending on June 30th, 2026). SOGECLAIR is listed on Euronext Growth Paris. (*) At Constant Exchange rates: currency fluctuations over the period represent €-2.12M vs €+0.15M in 2025. Turnover
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