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Ascendion and Philtech Inc. Launch a GCC in Cebu to Redefine Digital Operations

Business · Cebu

Ascendion and Philtech Inc. Launch a GCC in Cebu to Redefine Digital Operations

64% Center coverage: 36 sources

GCC in Cebu: Philtech Inc. together with Ascendion launch a Global Capability Center in Cebu to expand support and management functions for 285,000+ employees across 2,200+ Albertsons Companies locations.See the Story

Economic Managers Warn Wage Hike Bill to Slash GDP Growth - BusinessWorld Online

Minimum Wage · Philippines

Economic Managers Warn Wage Hike Bill to Slash GDP Growth - BusinessWorld Online

43% Left coverage: 7 sources

CONGRESS adjourned session on Wednesday without giving the final approval for the proposal to hike the minimum daily wage by P100-P200, after economic managers warned of its “dangerous repercussions” on the Philippine economy. “We express our strong reservations on the proposed legislated wage hikes as these may undermine our recent gains and result in adverse economic and social impact,” economic managers said in a letter addressed to Senate Pr…See the Story

European Commission Removes PHL From ‘High-Risk’ Money Laundering List - BusinessWorld Online

European Commission · Philippines

European Commission Removes PHL From ‘High-Risk’ Money Laundering List - BusinessWorld Online

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

THE PHILIPPINES has been removed from the European Commission’s (EC) list of “high-risk” countries for anti‑money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) following its exit from global watchdog Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “gray list.” The commission said in a statement on Tuesday that it has updated its list of high‑risk jurisdictions that showed “strategic deficiencies” in their AML/CFT regimes to remove the Phil…See the Story

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European Commission Removes PHL From ‘High-Risk’ Money Laundering List - BusinessWorld Online

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European Commission Removes PHL From ‘High-Risk’ Money Laundering List - BusinessWorld Online

Senate Blamed for Wage Bill Death - BusinessWorld Online

67% Left coverage: 6 sources

A HOUSE of Representatives official said on Thursday that the Senate’s refusal to convene a bicameral conference committee prevented lawmakers from reconciling differences on wage hike bills before the congressional session ended. In a statement, House Spokeswoman Priscilla Marie “Princess” T. Abante said that senators refused to meet their counterparts in a bicameral conference committee to resolve differences over wage hike amounts. The Senate…Senate · Philippines See the Story

Adjustments in Manila Water, Maynilad Water Bills for Q3 Set

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

MANILA, Philippines – Customers of Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. will pay a bit less for their water consumption starting July after the government approved a decrease of 12 centavos per cubic meter in third quarter billings due to foreign currency adjustments. Not so for customers of West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc., however,Business · Manila See the Story

Inflation in WV hits 17-month low at 1.5% in May; Food, transport costs drive down rate

ILOILO City – Western Visayas recorded its lowest inflation rate in nearly a year and a half, as consumer prices grew by just 1.5 percent in May 2025, down from 1.8 percent in April, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Inflation refers to the rate at which prices for goods and services rise over […]Inflation · Iloilo City Read Article

DA: PH EYES EGYPT FOR MANGO, BANANA EXPORTS

The Philippines is actively pursuing deeper agricultural trade ties with Egypt, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. meeting with Egyptian Ambassador Nader Nabil Zaki recently to explore broader market access for high-value Philippine produce, particularly mangoes and bananas. The discussions form part of a larger effort by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to diversify export destinations and unlock new trade opportunities in st…Trade · Philippines See the Story

ASEAN eyes rail connectivity to boost regional trade amid global tensions

Coverage: 2 sources

A seamless and reliable regional rail freight service is seen as vital to increasing the bloc’s total trade volume, which is projected to reach US$4.5 trillion by 2030.First Lady · Pasay See the Story

DOLE Launches P20/kilo Rice Program for Minimum Wage Earners

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Minimum wage earners across the country can now purchase rice at P20 per kilo following the national expansion of a government subsidy program aimed at easing living costs for low-income workers.Wages · Philippines See the Story

Hefty Pump Price Hikes Expected Next Week

Coverage: 2 sources

Motorists should brace for another round of fuel price hikes next week, with increases expected to exceed P1 per liter.Joe Biden · Philippines See the Story

Emperador planning Asian debut of Los Danzantes

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

MANILA, Philippines — Liquor conglomerate Emperador Inc. will soon bring its newest brand acquisition to Asia as it sees a promising growth trajectory for mezcal in the region. In a recent annual stockholders meeting, Emperador chair and president Winston Co said the takeover of Mexican mezcal maker Los Danzantes SA de CV “fit in perfectly”Business · Manila Read Article

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