Economy
Unilever Philippines journey to net zero
Oct 24, 2026

Unilever Philippines journey to net zero

Recent energy shocks and catastrophic natural disasters in early 2026 have intensified the urgency of climate action....

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The environmental price of the AI boom
Oct 24, 2026

The environmental price of the AI boom

During a recent trip to Baguio, a poster inside a convenience store caught my attention. Its bubbly lettering, pastel colors and cartoon-like illustrations gave it the polished, almost too-perfect loo...

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EU, Philippines strengthen digital ties with AI Lab launch
Oct 24, 2026

EU, Philippines strengthen digital ties with AI Lab launch

The European Union and the Philippines have announced the launch of the EU–Philippines AI Industry Lab, expanding their digital cooperation under the Global Gateway Strategy, which now involves a tota...

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Visa: No firm timeline for stablecoin adoption in Philippines
Oct 24, 2026

Visa: No firm timeline for stablecoin adoption in Philippines

Global payments giant Visa has yet to establish a firm timeline for the adoption of stablecoin-based money transfers in the Philippines, even as it begins commercially deploying the technology oversea...

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A phoenix at sunrise
Oct 24, 2026

A phoenix at sunrise

Over five years ago, on a Friday morning in the early fall in New York City, Philippine Airlines filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the Federal Court for the Southe...

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The Frontlines of Health Care: How local leadership is shaping the UHC promise
Oct 24, 2026

The Frontlines of Health Care: How local leadership is shaping the UHC promise

Written by Ruben “John” Basa, Program Director of Sustainable Health Care at Unilab Foundation Universal health care will depend heavily on how local leaders utilize the resources and responsibilities...

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Thailand Targets High-Value Travelers at ITB Asia 2026
Oct 24, 2026

Thailand Targets High-Value Travelers at ITB Asia 2026

The Tourism Authority of Thailand leads 14 operators at ITB Asia 2026, promoting wellness and sustainable tourism to attract high-value travelers. TAT targets over 1.12 million arrivals from Singapore...

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Diesel prices seen to go up by P2 to P3 per liter, gasoline rollback P0.50 to P1 per liter --source
Oct 24, 2026

Diesel prices seen to go up by P2 to P3 per liter, gasoline rollback P0.50 to P1 per liter --source

A price hike for diesel and a rollback in gasoline prices may be expected next week, an industry source said Saturday....

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UnionBank profit jumps 53% to P9.9B in nine months
Oct 24, 2026

UnionBank profit jumps 53% to P9.9B in nine months

MANILA, Philippines — Union Bank of the Philippines grew its nine-month net income by 53 percent to P9.9 billion as wider lending margins and higher fee earnings lifted revenues. On Friday, the Aboiti...

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Landbank profits up 7.6% in end-Q3
Oct 24, 2026

Landbank profits up 7.6% in end-Q3

MANILA, Philippines — State-run LandBank of the Philippines returned to profit growth in the third quarter, as stronger interest earnings and foreign exchange gains helped offset the impact of waived ...

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