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PNB lending boosts profit to P25.3B

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FNG: Filipino-Japanese synergy shaping modern living

Written by: Vaughn Alviar The Land of the Rising Sun may be faraway, but its legacy of discipline, craftsmanship, and efficiency takes shape on our shores in buildings that redefine...

Finance

Preneed profits up 54.4% in 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s preneed industry posted stronger earnings at the end of 2025, driven by rising plan sales amid firmer regulatory oversight that restored consumer and investor trust....

Consumer & Retail

PhilWeb cues online gaming platform in 30,000 machines

PhilWeb cues online gaming platform in 30,000 machines

MANILA, Philippines — PhilWeb Corp. has signed a strategic service agreement with global gaming equipment and content supplier FBM to develop and deploy online gaming…

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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

PNB profit up 20% to P25.3B in 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank (PNB) reported a 20-percent increase in net income to P25.3 billion in 2025, driven by strong lending growth and improved…

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