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Savings in step: Learning financial lessons from a traditional folk dance

WHENEVER Buwan ng Wika or the school’s foundation day comes around, the repertoire usually consists of students dancing with intense focus to Tinikling or moving gracefully to Cariñosa. And then there’s Pandanggo sa Ilaw. Under the graceful glow of lit up candles placed inside clear glasses that are carefully balanced by both hands and on… Read More Savings in step: Learning financial lessons from a traditional folk dance

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Bataan eyed as ASEAN pilot province for MSME business application system

By Rick P. Quiambao | May 29, 2026 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Bataan is being considered as a pilot province for an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) initiative that aims to streamline business application processes for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), potentially improving ease of doing business and attracting investments.  The initiative also reflects efforts… Read More Bataan eyed as ASEAN pilot province for MSME business application system

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PH, Japan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | May 28, 2026 MANILA – The Philippines and Japan on Thursday formalized the elevation of their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the highest tier in the Philippines diplomatic framework and a reflection of exceptional level of trust between the two nations. The status upgrade was announced following a bilateral meeting… Read More PH, Japan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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GCash accepts government-issued foreign IDs to simplify app verification for OFWs in the Middle East

Kababayans in the Middle East can now access essential financial services faster with fewer steps until July 11, 2026 TO expedite access to essential digital financial services for Filipinos abroad, GCash now supports the use of foreign-issued IDs: Emirates ID (UAE), Iqama ID (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Civil ID, and Qatar Residency Permit for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle… Read More GCash accepts government-issued foreign IDs to simplify app verification for OFWs in the Middle East

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PH, Japan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | May 28, 2026 MANILA – The Philippines and Japan on Thursday formalized the elevation of their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the highest tier in the Philippines diplomatic framework and a reflection of exceptional level of trust between the two nations. The status upgrade was announced following a bilateral meeting… Read More PH, Japan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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DILG: Rescue operations continue in Pampanga building collapse

ANGELES CITY (May 25, 2026) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), through the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and in coordination with local authorities and partner agencies, continues full-scale search, rescue, and retrieval operations following the collapse of a building under construction in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga. As of 12:00… Read More DILG: Rescue operations continue in Pampanga building collapse

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First Power Mac Center store in Nueva Ecija opens

APPLE fans and patrons in Cabanatuan City welcome the first Power Mac Center (PMC) store in Nueva Ecija dedicated to Apple devices and accessories and other digital lifestyle essentials. This milestone expansion caters to the growing demand for access to premium tech products, primarily driven by remote work, online learning, gaming, and even content creation needs. “Power Mac Center’s… Read More First Power Mac Center store in Nueva Ecija opens

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GCash strengthens user support through official help channels and security features

AS DIGITAL financial services become essential to daily life, GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, continues to strengthen its commitment to user security by streamlining its support channels  To help users navigate concerns such as unauthorized transactions, account takeovers, scams, and “wrong send” errors, GCash provides clear and accessible reporting tools designed to enable faster… Read More GCash strengthens user support through official help channels and security features

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DOST deploys solar-powered irrigation pumps to aid Aurora farmers amid fuel price volatility

By Michael A. Taroma | May 22, 2026 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Farmers in Aurora may soon see reduced irrigation expenses after the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) distributed solar-powered pumping units. This supports the national government’s renewable energy agenda under the whole-of-government framework ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which includes energy optimization, conservation… Read More DOST deploys solar-powered irrigation pumps to aid Aurora farmers amid fuel price volatility

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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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