The Manila Times

57 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• MSMEs Generate P3.02 Million in Sales at Makati Agrarian Caravan · DTI-CARP caravan in Makati saw participating MSMEs sell P3.02 million worth of fresh produce and regional goods.
• Calabarzon MSMEs Surpass P5M Target with P8.4M Sales at Trade Fair · Calabarzon MSMEs generated P8.4 million in sales at the 13th Kalakal Calabarzon Regional Trade Fair.
• Digiplus Ranks 215th on Fortune SE Asia 500 Amid Expansion · Digiplus Interactive Corp. climbed to rank 215 on the Fortune SE Asia 500 list, marking its third consecutive year of inclusion.
• MGen Thermal Appoints Arnel Santos as New President and CEO · Arnel Santos becomes president and CEO of MGen Thermal Energy Inc. starting July 1, 2026.
• SM Retail Awards Compliance Excellence for Enhanced Data Privacy Programs · SM Retail received the NPC's Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence for its privacy initiatives.
• Lazada PH Reports 260% GMV Surge During 6.6 Super Wow Back-to-School Sale · Lazada Philippines saw a 260% GMV increase driven by back-to-school electronics and fashion purchases.
• Cebu Pacific Carries 2.4M Passengers in May Amid Softer Demand · Cebu Pacific transported 2.404 million passengers in May, down slightly from last year due to weaker economic conditions.
• UnionBank Tops Visa Payment Volume in Philippines as Card Circulation Hits 2 Million · UnionBank of the Philippines surpassed Visa credit payment volume in 2025 with 2 million cards in circulation.
• BSP Proposes Open Access Framework for Borrower Data in Philippines · Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas proposes new framework allowing accredited entities broader access to borrower credit data via CRIMS.
• SpaceX Surges Past $2 Trillion in Nasdaq Debut, Closes In on Amazon · SpaceX shares jumped 19% on IPO debut, valuing the company at over $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
• Microsoft Considers Spinning Off Xbox Amid Gaming Struggles · Microsoft is exploring a spin-off or restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming unit.
• US Justice Department Clears Paramount's $111B Warner Bros. Takeover · The US Justice Department approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery without conditions.
• Financial Planner Emphasizes Emotional Discipline During Market Crises · Rienzie Biolena explains how investors must maintain emotional discipline during market downturns to avoid panic-driven decisions.
• Philippine Government Sells NAIA Terminal 3 Land to Airport Authority for P48 Billion · BCDA sells 61-hectare NAIA Terminal 3 land to MIAA in a P48-billion deal to modernize the airport.
• Rising Costs Erode Filipino Household Financial Resilience · Sun Life Asia report reveals Filipino financial resilience dropped to 19% due to inflation and rising living costs.
• Visayas Grid Issues Yellow Alert Due to Coal Plant Outages and Rising Demand · The Visayas grid is placed on yellow alert as coal plant outages and increased demand create a supply shortage.
• Japan Commits Billions to Philippine Infrastructure and Development Projects · Japan pledges $1.84 billion in loans and $289 million in grants to support Philippine infrastructure and development.
• Aging Populations in Asia-Pacific Drive Demand for Filipina Caregivers · Aging populations in Japan, Singapore, and Australia are increasing reliance on Filipina migrant workers for caregiving and health care.
• Foreign Tourist Spending Drop Weighs on Philippine Tourism Economy · Foreign visitor spending fell 6.4% in 2025, reducing tourism's GDP share to 8.1% in the Philippines.
• San Miguel CEO Denies Reports of Halting Controversial Boracay Bridge Project · San Miguel Chairman Ramon Ang denies reports that he agreed to cancel the P7.8-billion Boracay bridge project.
• Business Group Urges Senate to Respect Rules Amid Minority Walkout · Philippine business group calls for Senate rule adherence after remote voting proposal triggers walkout.
• Eight Years Later, Sagip Saka Act Struggles Despite EO 101 Revival · Experts cite bureaucratic silos and lack of incentives as barriers to the Sagip Saka Act's nationwide implementation.
• BIR Files Criminal Complaints Over P58.5M in Unpaid Tax Dues · Philippine tax authorities file criminal charges against four entities for P58.5 million in unpaid taxes.
• Philippine Customs Surpasses Revenue Target Amid Stricter Enforcement · Philippine Bureau of Customs exceeded revenue targets through digital reforms and intensified post-clearance audits.
• Fisherfolk Protest at DA Over Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters · Local fisherfolk protest Agriculture Secretary Laurel Jr. for failing to stop commercial vessels in protected municipal waters.
• Filinvest Land Maintains 100% Office Lease Renewals in Q1 Amid Cautious Market · Filinvest Land reports a 100% renewal rate for expiring office leases in Q1, generating P1.26 billion in revenue.
• Philippine Airlines Expands Frequent Flyer Partnership with Qantas · PAL and Qantas expand loyalty partnership, allowing members to redeem points across both airlines' international networks.
• PLDT Explores Solar-Tieup to Bundle Internet and Renewable Power · PLDT is exploring a partnership with a solar firm to bundle internet and solar power for homes.
• San Miguel Drops P7.78B Boracay Bridge Project Amid Local Opposition · San Miguel Corp. abandons the proposed Boracay Bridge due to environmental and livelihood concerns raised by locals.
• Philippines BIR Clarifies Gambling Jackpots Subject to 20% Final Tax · The Philippines BIR clarifies that progressive and fixed gambling jackpots are taxable winnings under existing law.