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Industries

Philippine Axa Life Center opts for retail power with Acen

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Axa Life Center in Makati City is tapping ACEN Corp. for the supply of electricity generated from renewable energy facilities. In a disclosure on Friday,...

Finance

Youngsters seek human, not AI insurance advisers

MANILA, Philippines — Young Filipinos still prefer human advisers over digital and artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for life and health insurance as they grow more optimistic about their financial future. A...

Consumer & Retail

Steaming ahead: Din Tai Fung gains stronghold in Philippine market 

Steaming ahead: Din Tai Fung gains stronghold in Philippine market 

MANILA, Philippines — It all started with sticky notes. The founding partners of The Moment Group—Eliza Antonino, Abba Napa and Jon Syjuco—huddled to discuss their…

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Tourism & Transportation

Philippine Airlines allows small dogs on all domestic flights

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its program allowing passengers to bring small dogs inside the aircraft cabin, making the option available across…

Foreign News

Trump slaps 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down…

Economy

Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump vowed Friday to charge an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck…

Communications

US stocks rise after court ruling against US tariffs

NEW YORK, United States — Wall Street stocks advanced Friday as markets digested a US Supreme Court decision striking down some of the White House’s…

Industry Movements

Youngsters seek human, not AI insurance advisers

MANILA, Philippines — Young Filipinos still prefer human advisers over digital and artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for life and health insurance as they grow more optimistic…

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