Are you always using GCash to transfer money or to receive it, to pay for bills and subscriptions, buy company shares, goods and services, and for other uses? If yes, that means GCash makes money from you everytime. Why not reverse the process and make GCash pay you back? The secret is to participate in the coming initial public offering …
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Chris Humphrey, executive director of the European Union-Asean Business Council, said the EU-Asean Business Council welcomes the agreement between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on a free trade deal between the EU and the Philippines. He said they congratulate the negotiating teams for achieving this significant milestone with determination and strong political …
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Globe Telecom is expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity for customers traveling abroad through a service involving Japanese telecommunications provider KDDI Corp. and Starlink, the company said on Thursday. The Ayala-led telecommunications company said the arrangement would allow eligible Globe customers to access satellite-enabled mobile connectivity through KDDI’s network using Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology. “Through our partnership with KDDI, we are exploring how satellite-enabled …
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Factories in the Philippines showed laggard production in September, as weaker demand and stronger international competition weighed on production and new orders. This isn’t new, and in fact has been expected by many since the Philippine economy is now in a slippery downtrend. S&P’s Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.6 from the near 10-year high of …
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) honored six outstanding institutional partners in Mindanao during the Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) on 28 September 2026. This marks the culmination of the central bank’s 2026 stakeholder appreciation series, following the ceremonies for North Luzon in July, Head Office and South Luzon in August, and Visayas in September. This year, the BSP …
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Shell Pilipinas Corporation and Landers Superstore have established a strategic partnership to enhance customer offerings by combining mobility solutions with a prominent retail and membership platform. Formalized through a contract signing on October 1, the collaboration unites key executives from both companies, including Shell President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao Osial and Landers Deputy CEO Bill Cummings. The partnership will initially roll out …
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has reinforced its dedication to pensioners and retirees by introducing key financial and digital reforms in time for Filipino Elderly Week (October 1–7). Led by President and General Manager Wick Veloso, these ongoing initiatives aim to provide stronger financial protection, clearer rules, and greater convenience for retirees and their families. Key policy upgrades include …
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Filipino environmentalist and science communicator Gregg Yan has made history as the first Filipino to be inducted as a Fellow of The Explorers Club, a prestigious New York-based society founded in 1904. He joins a legendary international roster that includes icons like Neil Armstrong and Jane Goodall, breaking a century-old Western-dominated barrier in global exploration and securing the Philippines a …
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LANDBANK reinforced its support for communities in Eastern Visayas on September 17 and 18, 2026, in Tacloban City by rolling out affordable financing, digital banking tools, and capacity-building initiatives. Led by LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz, the outreach aimed to empower local stakeholders—including farmers, fishers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, entrepreneurs, and students—to build stronger livelihoods and foster lasting regional …
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Filipinos can invest in Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) for as little as ₱5,000 and earn fixed interest while helping fund government programs and development projects. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said RTBs give ordinary Filipinos an opportunity to grow their savings while contributing to projects in education, healthcare, business support, job generation and other areas …
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