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Philippines BPO sector grows 4% to 1.68M despite AI fears
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine contact center and business process management industry added more than 60,000 jobs in 2025 despite the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, challenging concerns that automation would lead to...
Top Line floats P1.5 billion preferred shares for Visayas fuel infra push
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu-based fuel distributor Top Line Business Development Corp. is offering investors dividend yields of as much as 9.6% in a preferred share sale that could raise up to P1.5 billion, as the company accelerates investments...
DHSUD under fire as permit delays stall project launches
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ largest real estate marketing network is urging the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development to disclose data on housing project approvals, saying delays in the issuance of...
Pickleball boom fuels sports tech growth in the Philippines
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The rapid rise of pickleball and other fitness-oriented recreational activities is opening a new avenue for investment in the Philippines, driving demand not only for sports facilities but also for the technology...
Villegas: Corruption risks more poverty as infra spending drops
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
 More Filipinos risk falling into poverty as corruption concerns stall infrastructure spending, while rising geopolitical tensions and higher global costs add pressure on household incomes, economist Bernardo...
IKEA expands in Cebu despite global headwinds
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has officially announced its expansion in Cebu despite growing geopolitical tensions and a weaker global economic outlook, betting that the province’s booming housing market...
To steer Cli’s next growth phase: Soberano names Franco as new CEO
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Publicly-listed property developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has named chief operating officer Jose Franco Soberano as its next president and chief executive officer, as the company positions itself for a new...
Developer pools power demand across 46 properties to cut costs
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Cathay Land Inc., the property development arm of the Cathay Group of Companies, has signed an agreement with COREnergy, the retail electricity supplier of Vivant Energy, to aggregate electricity demand from 46 connection...
US crab import ban threatens Philippines $60 million seafood market
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines risks losing one of its most valuable seafood export markets after U.S. regulators barred imports of locally sourced blue swimming crab products, prompting exporters to call for immediate government...
"We wait until it's too late": CuUnjieng urges Philippines to plan long-term or risk stagnation
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Veteran investment banker and corporate director Stephen CuUnjieng urged Cebu’s business and government leaders to abandon what he described as a reactive approach to economic management and adopt long-term...
Thrift bank profit up 11.5 percent to P631-M on loan growth
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
China Bank Savings (CBS) reported an 11.5 percent increase in first-quarter net income as sustained loan growth and expanding customer relationships helped drive earnings despite a challenging economic environment...
Housing supply crunch hits OFWs as LTS backlog grows
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Homebuyers, particularly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), are facing fewer housing choices and higher costs as delays in the issuance of Licenses to Sell (LTS) slow the launch of new residential projects, according...
For overseas e-commerce platform: Cebuano-founded startup seeks 750,000 dollar pre-seed
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebuano-founded startup SariKo is seeking $750,000 in pre-seed funding to scale an e-commerce platform for overseas communities, betting on what it estimates to be an $840 billion global market driven by migrant...
Russia-Cebu forum opens doors to agri, energy, digital prospects
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu businesses could gain access to new investment opportunities spanning agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, digital technologies and infrastructure as Russia seeks to deepen economic ties with one of the...
Rising fuel prices drive Cebu demand for EVs
by Ehda M. Dagooc - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Surging fuel prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East are accelerating demand for electric and hybrid vehicles in Cebu, with banks reporting a sharp increase in loan applications for so-called “new...
Russia eyes direct Cebu flights to strengthen 50-year Philippine ties
by Ehda M. Dagooc - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Russia is seeking deeper economic and tourism ties with Cebu as both sides explore opportunities in aviation, healthcare, technology and trade, marking a new phase in relations as the two countries celebrate 50 years...
DOT reaffirms support for Cebu as key tourism and biz travel hub
by Ehda M. Dagooc - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Tourism reaffirmed its support for Cebu as one of the country’s key tourism and business travel hubs, stepping up engagement with industry stakeholders as the government pushes to sustain...
Philippines contact center industry braces for AI-driven future
by Ehda M. Dagooc - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine contact center industry is repositioning itself for an artificial intelligence-driven future, betting that automation will enhance — rather than replace — the country’s workforce...
GCash boosts security infra as cashless adoption rises
by Ehda M. Dagooc - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
GCash is expanding its customer support and security infrastructure to address rising risks tied to scams, unauthorized transactions and account takeovers in the country’s fast-growing cashless economy.
Bank warns prolonged Mideast crisis to hit Philippines economy hard
by Ehda M. Dagooc - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
BDO Unibank warned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could further strain the Philippine economy by driving up oil prices, accelerating inflation and weakening the peso, adding pressure on consumers and...
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