Month: May 2026

Cross-border transactions: Unified merchant database to accelerate MSME digital adoption, strengthen ASEAN economic growth

A unified merchant database and verifiable identity are key to helping Filipino MSMEs adopt digital platforms and grow in the digital economy, Oscar Enrico Reyes Jr., president and CEO of G-Xchange Inc., the mobile wallet operator of GCash, said in a panel discussion during the ASEAN Business Environment Forum.  Closing the digital gap would enable… Read More Cross-border transactions: Unified merchant database to accelerate MSME digital adoption, strengthen ASEAN economic growth

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SM Supermalls earns global recognition with two Silver wins at the prestigious ICSC Maxi Awards

Sustainability-driven initiatives ‘Art From All’ and SM Green Movement gain international recognition for community impact and innovation MANILA (May 21, 2026) — SM Supermalls continues to bring purpose-driven initiatives to the global stage after earning two Silver Awards at the prestigious ICSC MAXI Awards, one of the world’s most respected recognitions for excellence in marketing… Read More SM Supermalls earns global recognition with two Silver wins at the prestigious ICSC Maxi Awards

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DENR boosts Bantay Dagat protection efforts in Zambales marine protected area

MASINLOC, Zambales — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the local government unit of Masinloc, recently trained 96 Bantay Dagat members to strengthen protection and enforcement efforts within the Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS). The paralegal learning event aimed to enhance Bantay Dagats’ knowledge of environmental… Read More DENR boosts Bantay Dagat protection efforts in Zambales marine protected area

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PhilHealth expands YAKAP, GAMOT programs, strengthens primary healthcare access in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | May 20, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) strengthened its primary care and outpatient benefit delivery with the launch of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) and the Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) at the Ospital ng Sta. Cruz in Zambales on May… Read More PhilHealth expands YAKAP, GAMOT programs, strengthens primary healthcare access in Zambales

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Cebu Pacific resumes Dubai operations

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB) will resume its Dubai operations on July 2, 2026, after safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities. The following flights will resume operations:  CEB will operate flights between Manila and Dubai 4x weekly, scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Passengers with cancelled flights to and from Dubai may start… Read More Cebu Pacific resumes Dubai operations

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DENR boosts Marines’ GIS capability for field operations

SUBIC, Zambales — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here has helped strengthen the technical capability of the Philippine Marine Corps by facilitating a three-day Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) Training for personnel of the Combat Engineer Battalion at the Naval Operation Base Subic in Zambales. DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo said… Read More DENR boosts Marines’ GIS capability for field operations

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Cashew processing facility opens new livelihood opportunities for Bagac farmers in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | May 19, 2026 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has strengthened livelihood opportunities for a forest-dependent farmers’ group in Bagac, Bataan through the turnover of a cashew processing facility under its Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) program. This initiative forms part of the national government’s… Read More Cashew processing facility opens new livelihood opportunities for Bagac farmers in Bataan

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DAR erases nearly P200-M agrarian debts of over 2,400 Central Luzon farmers

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | May 18, 2026 GUIMBA, Nueva Ecija (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has erased nearly P200 million in agrarian debts of more than 2,400 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Central Luzon. A total of 3,545 ARBs received Certificates of Condonation under Republic Act No. 11953, effectively canceling unpaid land… Read More DAR erases nearly P200-M agrarian debts of over 2,400 Central Luzon farmers

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Subic declares water emergency, eyes takeover of PrimeWater operation

By ALEX GALANG | May 15, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The Municipal Government of Subic has formally declared a State of Water Emergency following persistent complaints over inadequate and unreliable water supply affecting several barangays and business areas in the municipality. The declaration came through an Executive Order issued on May 11, 2026 by Mayor… Read More Subic declares water emergency, eyes takeover of PrimeWater operation

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Nationwide survey shows 31% of Filipino adults aware of PDIC

THREE in ten Filipino adults are aware of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) as the government institution safeguarding their bank deposits, according to the 2025 nationwide public awareness and reputation survey (NPARS) conducted by NielsenIQ Philippines, Inc. for the Corporation. The findings provided an insight that underscores both meaningful progress and a critical opportunity… Read More Nationwide survey shows 31% of Filipino adults aware of PDIC

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