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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Lark, the all-in-one productivity platform trusted by leading brands across Southeast Asia, is proud to announce its partnership with Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (PSE:PIZZA | SPAVI), one of the Philippines’ leading food service groups, to support the digital transformation of its restaurant operations and corporate teams. Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) is home to one …
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April, 2026
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26 April
A New Beacon of Faith Rises Through Felicidad T. Sy Foundation
BINONDO – Faith and community took center stage on March 27, ahead of Holy Week, with the blessing and unveiling of the Felicidad T. Sy Pastoral and Youth Center at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz. For over four centuries, the site has stood as a witness to devotion, with roots tracing back to 1596. While …
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26 April
Axelum revenue tops ₱10B mark in 2025
Axelum Resources Corp. (PSE: AXLM), the country’s leading fully integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut food products, delivered a record-breaking financial performance for the full year 2025, with consolidated topline revenue surging 39% to an all-time high of ₱10.2 billion. This growth was fueled by significant gains in both international and domestic markets, with export sales rising 41% and local …
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26 April
Balancing energy needs with security issues
By DIEGO C. CAGAHASTIAN With the West Asia conflict still unresolved and the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz where our usual oil imports pass, the Philippines is constrained to look for alternative sources of oil which is the single most important commodity needed to run the economy. Russia may be a willing and helpful friend, as it has already provided some …
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26 April
Deficit widens, gov’t to adjust targets
The fiscal gap of the Philippines widened last month (March) as spending growth outpaced revenue gains Stronger cumulative collections, however, contributed to a slimmed deficit in the first quarter of the year. In a statement on Thursday, the Bureau of the Treasury said the budget deficit in March rose 2% to P349.7 billion from a year earlier, driven by faster …
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26 April
Globe buys back $426 M securities
Globe Telecom Inc. has disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that it has purchased $426.42 million of securities from the total $600 million issued in 2021. “An aggregate principal amount of $173.58 million of the securities would remain outstanding,” Globe said. Globe priced the offer at $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount of securities and will also pay sellers an accrued …
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26 April
PLDT to use new conversational agent
PLDT Inc. will use one of the most advanced agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite information exchange with enterprises. PLDT said it will partner with New York-based innovator UiPath in deploying conversational agent KAI, short for Knowledge, Automation, Intelligence. The new facility is viewed in the AI industry as one of the most advanced agentic solutions right now. KAI will …
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26 April
Master Garage QC satisfies customers’ needs
There are so many car workshops sprouting left and right these days, but one should be aware which one can be trusted upon when you need mechanical works for your prized possession, especially when they are no longer under the warranty of the manufacturer. There is this Master Garage which is fast becoming a popular car workshop in town after it developed …
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26 April
Exciting products for All Inclusive Sales at MIAS 2026
After that successful display of all its existing products in the market at the Manila International Auto Show 2026 All-Inclusive Sales had just proven that their strong lineup of trusted automotive aftermarket brands and product solutions for the Philippine market are still very popular to their customers. A broader and more dynamic brands featuring Bendix, KYB, Hardex, Bluechem, Delphi, Peak, and now NKN as part of its featured showcase, has …
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26 April
Great GW2 Trading aftermarket products
There is no doubt GW2 Trading Corporation’s exciting products that were paraded to the delight of the customers titillated many who took closer look at those aftermarket items in the recent MIAS 2026. The company is very popular to those big-time car owners who love to dress up their prized possessions to the hilt with no worries on the prices as long as they are of quality and tested rigidly. “GW2 Trading Corporation was established in …
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