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                <![CDATA[  CBS China Bank Savings Sustains Growth Momentum in Q1 2026   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ CBS China Bank Savings sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, posting a net income of P631.2 million, up 11.5% year-on-year (YoY), driven by continued strength across its core businesses.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Megaworld ramps up office portfolio with new dev'ts in Bulacan, Bacolod, and Davao   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines– Property giant Megaworld is accelerating its regional
expansion by ramping up its office portfolio with new developments collectively boasting more
than 51,000 square meters of gross leasable space in its townships in Bulacan, Bacolod, and
Davao.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City records lowest inflation rate in Davao Region   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Despite the continuing effects of the oil crisis in April 2026, Davao City recorded a 7.0 percent inflation rate, among the lowest in the Davao Region, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) April 2026 Davao Region Inflation Report.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Megaworld to turn over P21-B worth of huge properties this year   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines – Further reinforcing its market leadership, property giant
Megaworld is set to turn over big ticket properties collectively worth about P21-billion this year as it accelerates the development of its townships across the Philippines.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  AI for better public service: PLDT and Smart empower CDO  and MisOr public servants   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ More than 40 public servants from the City Government of Cagayan de Oro and the
Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental recently enhanced their digital capabilities
through a hands-on AI training workshop designed to strengthen public service delivery,
organized by PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  AboitizPower, Davao Light inaugurate Davao–Samal submarine cable interconnection   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through Davao Light and Power Company, has inaugurated the submarine cable interconnection linking the Island Garden City of Samal to the Davao City mainland grid, marking a major step toward improving power reliability on the island.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Chinabank wins regional award for HR digital transformation   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Chinabank was recognized among the best organizations, teams, and individuals in Southeast Asia that redefine the future of work through technology and purposeful transformation.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Globe secures back-to-back wins as Most Sustainable and Most Active Mobile Network for Environment at 2026 Consumer Choice Awards   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ For the second consecutive year, Globe was named Most Sustainable Mobile Network and Most Active Mobile Network for the Environment at the 2026 Consumer Choice Awards by Standard Insights, reinforcing its leadership in responsible technology and sustainable business practices. The recognition, along with Excellence in Digital Literacy and Safety, also marks the fourth time Globe has been honored for sustainability by Standard Insights.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  MEGAWORLD named one of 'Best Workplaces in PH for 2026', the only real estate company in the list   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Property giant Megaworld has emerged as the sole real estate developer to be honored in the
prestigious ‘Best Workplaces in the Philippines 2026’ list by Great Place To Work, recognized as
the global authority in workplace culture.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Damosa Land welcomes GMAC at AIE, establishing Panabo City as key industrial hub   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Panabo City, Philippines — Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI), a homegrown Mindanao developer,
celebrates with GMAC Logitech Refrigeration Corporation as it launched its third and largest
cold-storage facility in Mindanao at the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) in Panabo City, Davao del
Norte. The new facility brings together advanced logistics and cold-chain expertise to
strengthen the Philippines’ food supply and export capabilities.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Metrobank’s Metro$ Short Term Bond Fund named Best Managed Fund by CFA Society Philippines   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Metropolitan Bank &amp; Trust Company (Metrobank) continues to demonstrate its investment management expertise after its Metro-dollar Short Term Bond Fund was recognized as Best Managed Fund at the annual awards of the CFA Society Philippines on February 27.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  How financial health and responsible AI can redefine inclusion in the Philippines   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ In a country where millions are newly entering the formal financial system, inclusion must be measured not by sign-ups or transactions, but by whether people are becoming more financially resilient over time.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  PLDT posts 2% revenue growth to ₱212.2B in 2025   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines – PLDT Inc. recorded a 2% increase in Gross Service Revenues to ₱212.2 billion in 2025, while Net Service Revenues rose 1% to a record ₱196.2 billion, company executives announced during the presentation of its full-year results on February 26.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Metrobank achieves another record income of PHP 49.7B in 2025   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Metropolitan Bank &amp; Trust Co.’s (Metrobank) delivered a net income of PHP49.7 billion in 2025 supported by modest asset expansion, resilient margins, healthy trading income and contained cost growth.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  TP (formerly Teleperformance) opens second Davao site, strengthens Mindanao footprint with state-of-the-art, scalable hub   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance), a leader in digital business services, today announced the launch of TP Davao Uprise, its second site in Davao City and fourth across Mindanao, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to regional growth, talent development, and inclusive job creation in the Philippines.  ]]>
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                Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:27:50 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  TP opens second Davao site, strengthens Mindanao footprint with state-of-the-art, scalable hub   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance), a leader in digital business services, today announced the launch of TP Davao Uprise, its second site in Davao City and fourth across Mindanao, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to regional growth, talent development, and inclusive job creation in the Philippines.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Damosa Land sets 2026 growth agenda   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Damosa Land enters 2026 with a disciplined growth agenda focused on sustainable expansion and community-centered development across Mindanao, as it outlines plans to scale its portfolio through new projects and strategic expansions outside Metro Manila.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  PLDT, Smart empower Higaonon beadwork enterprise   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ PLDT and Smart continue to enable digital inclusion and livelihood development for
Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities through eBizNovation, a capacity-building
program designed to help micro and small enterprises strengthen their online presence.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Aboitiz Foundation Powers Benguet School with Solar, Satellite Internet   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ In an effort to strengthen access to quality education in the country’s most geographically isolated communities, Aboitiz Foundation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc., Aboitiz Renewables Inc., and UnionBank of the Philippines subsidiary City Savings  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  PLDT, Smart back YSEALI in championing cyber safety among youth leaders   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Recognizing that young people are on the frontlines of building safer digital communities, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently joined the YSEALI Cyberbayanihan Summit 2025 in Davao City, empowering the next generation of responsible digital citizens.  ]]>
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                Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:59:54 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  MEGAWORLD to operate  ‘world's biggest Movenpick Hotel' in Westside City   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES, November 27, 2025 — Megaworld Hotels &amp; Resorts, the hospitality
arm of property giant Megaworld and the largest owner and operator of homegrown hotel
brands, has forged another landmark deal with world-leading hospitality group Accor to convert
the around 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel into Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside—making
it the largest Mövenpick hotel in the world.  ]]>
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                Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:57:10 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Globe generates P121.7 billion gross revenues for 1st 9 months 2025   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Globe delivered ₱121.7 billion in consolidated gross service revenues for the first nine months of 2025, slightly lower than the ₱124.0 billion reported in the same period last year.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  GCash unlocks Google Pay for millions of Filipinos   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Following the official launch of Google Pay in the Philippines, GCash, the country’s biggest cashless ecosystem, can now be fully integrated with Google’s secure and widely accepted payment system.  ]]>
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                Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:23:01 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Smart, NDMU renew 21-year partnership to empower future tech leaders in Mindanao   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ As the country continues to compete as a hub for innovation, young Filipinos across the country are gearing towards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. In Mindanao, PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) are shaping a more connected and tech-enabled future for students and educators, as they renewed their 21-year partnership through the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP).  ]]>
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                Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:17:01 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  MREIT’s 3Q income up 29% to P935M, revenues surge 42%  building momentum for next wave of growth   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/mreit-s-3q-income-up-29--to-p935m--revenues-surge-42--building-momentum-for-next-wave-of-growth</link>
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                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines – MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust of
property giant Megaworld, recorded a 29% year-on-year increase in distributable income to P935
million in the third quarter of 2025, driven by the contribution of six newly acquired office
properties in 2024, higher occupancy, and sustained rental escalations.  ]]>
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                Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:06:44 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Globe, Nokia pioneer ultra-fast 5G mmWave technology in PH, reaching speeds up to 4.3 Gbps   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/national-news/globe--nokia-pioneer-ultra-fast-5g-mmwave-technology-in-ph--reaching-speeds-up-to-4-3-gbps</link>
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                <![CDATA[ Globe has successfully demonstrated how 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology can deliver fiber-like internet performance, without the need for physical cables, using Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution combined with Wi-Fi 7.  ]]>
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                Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:02:51 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Increase in pass-on charges to drive power rates up   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/increase-in-pass-on-charges-to-drive-power-rates-up</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ WESM rates, environmental charges, transmission rates becoming a burden to consumers  ]]>
            </description>
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                Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:56:41 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Damosa Land secures SEC’s first approved condotel investment program; eyes ₱1.2B in sales   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/damosa-land-secures-sec-s-first-approved-condotel-investment-program--eyes-1-2b-in-sales</link>
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                <![CDATA[ Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) achieved a major milestone with its TRYP by Wyndham Samal project, becoming the first Philippine company to secure Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for a rental pool program under the newly launched Securing and Expanding Capital in Real Estate Non-Traditional Securities (SEC RENT) framework.  ]]>
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                Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:17:44 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Camella Celebrates 14 Years in Tagum City   ]]>
            </title>
            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/camella-celebrates-14-years-in-tagum-city</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ As the capital of Davao del Norte and one of the fastest-growing cities in Mindanao, Tagum continues to establish itself as a strategic real estate hub. With an emerging economy, robust infrastructure investments, and a reputation as a cultural hub, the city has become a preferred destination for homebuyers and investors.  ]]>
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                Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:06:55 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Grab, Zamboanga LGU, TODAs Boost Trike Program through Grab Asenso   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/national-news/grab--zamboanga-lgu--todas-boost-trike-program-through-grab-asenso</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Grab marked the first year of GrabTrike in Zamboanga by expanding its flagship public-private initiative “Grab Asenso: A Digital Diskarte Program” in the city, underscoring the role of digital tools and upskilling in modernizing one of the city’s traditional transport sectors.  ]]>
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                Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:56:36 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Davao Light Overall Residential Rate up by P1.56/kWh for September-October Billing   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/davao-light-overall-residential-rate-up-by-p1-56-kwh-for-september-october-billing</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light)'s overall residential electricity rate increased by P1.5625 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this September 2025, bringing the rate up to P10.6407/kWh from P9.0782/kWh in the previous month. Households using essential appliances and consuming 200 kWh will experience approximately a P312.50 increase in their bills received from September 11 to October 10.  ]]>
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                Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:32:19 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  PLDT’s Davao Cable Landing Station to boost network resiliency   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/pldt-s-davao-cable-landing-station-to-boost-network-resiliency</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ PLDT has inaugurated its Davao Cable Landing Station in March this year, strengthening the country’s international connectivity and supporting global cable systems.  ]]>
            </description>
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                <![CDATA[  Megaworld bullish on tourism; targets 9,000 hotel rooms by 2030   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/megaworld-bullish-on-tourism--targets-9-000-hotel-rooms-by-2030</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines  — Property giant Megaworld, through its hospitality arm Megaworld Hotels &amp; Resorts, is increasing its hotel room key count in the next five years, targeting 9,000 hotel room keys as it expands its hotel properties across its various townships all over the Philippines.  ]]>
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                Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:05:42 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Investments seen to boost in Samal as Davao Light takes over   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/investments-seen-to-boost-in-samal-as-davao-light-takes-over</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) Mayor Lemuel Reyes is optimistic that more investors will come once Davao Light and Power Company Inc. (DLPC) officially takes over its expanded franchise area, which now includes their city.  ]]>
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                Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:27:27 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Globe expands broadband reach to speed up digital inclusion   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/globe-expands-broadband-reach-to-speed-up-digital-inclusion</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Globe is reinforcing its commitment to digital inclusion by expanding access to its fiber broadband services, strategically utilizing previously built network capacity.  ]]>
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                Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:09:26 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Listing 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/listing-----</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ The Sangguniang Panlungsod's Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization is now in the process of conducting inventory of vacant and unused city properties to see if these are viable for economic use.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Sta. Cruz Chamber of Commerce prioritizes  support for SMEs and Indigenous entrepreneurs   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/sta-cruz-chamber-of-commerce-prioritizes-support-for-smes-and-indigenous-entrepreneurs</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Business leaders in Sta. Cruz , Davao del Sur are placing a strong focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those from the indigenous people (IP) sector, to help them carve out a competitive space in the market.  ]]>
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                Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:29:54 +0900
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            <title>
                <![CDATA[  Explore Franchise Businesses at Franchise Negosyo Para sa Davao Region   ]]>
            </title>
            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/explore-franchise-businesses-at-franchise-negosyo-para-sa-davao-region</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Davao Region’s most awaited franchising event opens TODAY, July 4, 2025, as Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region XI (Davao) returns at the SM Lanang Premier Atrium. The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) brings together the country’s top franchise brands and industry experts for a two-day event (July 4-5, 2025) tailored for Region 11.  ]]>
            </description>
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                Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:08:43 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Globe awarded Most Recommended Telco Brand in PH for 2025   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/globe-awarded-most-recommended-telco-brand-in-ph-for-2025</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ Globe was awarded the Most Recommended Telco Brand for 2025 in the Philippines, a recognition grounded on the voice of Filipino consumers.  ]]>
            </description>
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                <![CDATA[  HSBC turns  150 years in Philippines;  strongly commits to Davao City’s global potential   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/hsbc-turns-150-years-in-philippines--strongly-commits-to-davao-city-s-global-potential</link>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City, Philippines – It was an evening of music, milestones, and meaningful connections as HSBC Philippines brought its 150th anniversary celebration to Davao City, honoring its deep roots in the region and spotlighting a future of boundless global opportunity.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  MEGAWORLD enters ultra high-end market; launches  new  residential brand category   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/megaworld-enters-ultra-high-end-market--launches-new-residential-brand-category</link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines — Capitalizing on the growing opportunities in the ultra high-end market, property giant Megaworld is introducing a new brand category that caters to the ‘ultra rich’ both in the Philippines and abroad.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  HSBC  celebrates 150 years in PH; commits to Davao’s global potential   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/national-news/hsbc-celebrates-150-years-in-ph--commits-to-davao-s-global-potential</link>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City – Sandeep Uppal, the  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and head of banking of Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Philippines  said the company will continue to invest in Davao in light of its continued infrastructure  development and growing appeal as an ASEAN trade gateway.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Filipinos in Dubai celebrate Independence Day with GCash   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/business-and-economy/filipinos-in-dubai-celebrate-independence-day-with-gcash</link>
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                <![CDATA[ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – GCash, the leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, is reaffirming its support for the Filipino communities abroad by expanding its digital financial solutions with the launch of the GSave feature in the UAE.  ]]>
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                Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:20:20 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Globe gets Most Recommended Telco Brand in PH for 2025  award   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Globe was awarded the Most Recommended Telco Brand for 2025 in the Philippines, a recognition grounded on the voice of Filipino consumers.  ]]>
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                Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:02:22 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Megaworld starts 2025  with strong Q1 profit growing 16% to P5.83B   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ MANILA, Philippines Megaworld, the country’s pioneer in township
developments, kicked off 2025 with a robust performance, posting a 16% year-on-year
growth in net income to P5.83 billion in the first quarter.  ]]>
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