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The Philippines has reached its highest-ever spot in the Global Innovation Index (GII), climbing to 50th place out of 139 economies in the 2025 report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Thursday said the milestone surpasses the government’s 2025 target of 52nd place under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. …
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September, 2025
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23 September
Gov’t offices required to use energy-efficient products, install solar rooftops
Government agencies nationwide are now mandated to use energy-efficient products and prioritize the installation of solar rooftop systems to cut electricity consumption and accelerate the shift to clean energy. The Department of Energy (DOE), which chairs the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC), said the directive was approved during the committee’s Sept. 16 meeting as part of the Government …
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23 September
PSEi closes higher on sustained investor confidence
Positive investor sentiment continued to buoy the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Friday, while the peso managed to hold steady against the US dollar. The main index rose 0.50 percent to 6,264.49 points, while the All Shares gained 0.17 percent to 3,740.81 points. Three sectoral indices also closed in the green: Financials climbed 2.01 percent, Services rose 0.49 percent, …
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23 September
Litmus test of Marcos administration
The recent exposé on massive corruption in flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ignited national outrage — not because Filipinos are surprised, but because they are exhausted. The latest cases filed with the Office of the Ombudsman, specifically against officials from the DPWH’s Bulacan regional office and their favored contractors, are merely confirmation …
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23 September
BSP caps large cash transactions at P500,000 per day
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has set a limit of ₱500,000 per banking day for cash transactions, in a move to curb money laundering and other risks linked to heavy cash use. Under Circular No. 1218, series of 2025, issued on Sept. 18, transactions exceeding ₱500,000—or its equivalent in foreign currency—must be carried out through traceable channels such as …
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23 September
JCR cites strong economy, banking sector in affirming Phl credit rating
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has reaffirmed the Philippines’ investment-grade rating, highlighting the country’s sustainable economic growth and the soundness of its banking system. In its latest report released Thursday, JCR pointed to robust domestic demand, low external debt, ample foreign exchange reserves, and a stable financial system as key drivers of the country’s “A-” credit rating with a “stable” …
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23 September
Atome, Maya Bank seal P2.75-B loan channeling partnership
Digital finance platform Atome and digital lender Maya Bank have entered into a ₱2.75 billion loan channeling partnership to expand Filipinos’ access to credit. In a statement last week, Maya Bank said the deal, signed on Sept. 3, aims to provide responsible, risk-managed, and transparent flexible payment options, particularly for underserved customers. “We are deeply honored to partner with Maya …
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23 September
Caltex, Go Rewards renew partnership
Caltex has renewed its partnership with Go Rewards for another three years and they’re kicking things off with an exclusive nationwide promo that’s bigger, better and packed with prizes! From Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, the “Choose Your Ride” exclusive promo gives Go Rewards members the chance to win P3,000 worth of Caltex fuel vouchers and one lucky Go Rewards …
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23 September
ACMobility, Shell forge EV charging tie-up
ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility solutions group and a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Philippines, has partnered with Shell Pilipinas Corporation to bring new charging stations to Shell service stations nationwide, marking a significant step toward ACMobility’s vision to deploy more than 2,500 charging points while strengthening the Philippine EV Spine, the country’s first nationwide EV charging …
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23 September
Omoda & Jaecoo Makati opens this October
Omoda & Jaecoo Makati is opening soon as a new 2S (Sales and Service) dealership operated by Lei Lei Auto Philippines Corporation. This was announced recently by Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. as part of its rapid expansion nationwide and this new facility underscores the brands’ commitment to expanding their footprint in Metro Manila by bringing advanced, sustainable, and …
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