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Wednesday, 3 June 2026
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AirAsia PH faces major shutdown if P270-M debt not paid in 3 days

AirAsia Philippines, the domestic carrier backed by Malaysian tycoon Tony Fernandes, has three days to avoid a potential shutdown of its operations after missing a May 29 payment deadline, prompting the aviation regulator to issue a cease-and-desist order against the carrier.
3 hours ago

SM Prime delays P18-B bond sale as higher rates hit corporate fundraising

SM Prime Holdings pushed back plans for a bond sale worth as much as P18 billion as rising borrowing costs ripple through financial markets, underscoring the impact of the US-Iran war on domestic corporate strategy.
4 hours ago

Discovery Capital secures UnionBank credit facility for SME lending

Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) has secured a strategic credit facility from Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), a move expected to strengthen financing access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
4 hours ago

DHL bets on PH SME exports amid global trade shifts

DHL Express Philippines is ramping up investments in infrastructure and small business support as global companies diversify supply chains toward fast-growing economies, positioning the Philippines as a key beneficiary of shifting trade flows.
5 hours ago

Gold gains traction as Filipinos diversify wealth strategies

Cebuana Lhuillier is responding to that shift by introducing 50-gram and 100-gram cast gold bars, expanding a portfolio that previously focused on smaller-denomination investment products. The move reflects growing demand from investors seeking larger allocations to physical gold.
5 hours ago

Plan International flags barriers keeping girls out of school

As millions of Filipino students return to school this June, Plan International Pilipinas is calling for stronger action to tackle hidden barriers that continue to disrupt girls’ education, including period poverty, unpaid domestic work, and teenage pregnancy.
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PHINMA broadens service recognition through community impact

PHINMA Corp. is broadening its approach to recognizing service by highlighting individuals whose contributions extend beyond the workplace and into communities, underscoring the conglomerate’s commitment to being a “Force for Good.”
5 hours ago

Bridging AI innovation and workforce readiness

The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is evolving. For many organizations, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to build the skills, systems, and strategies needed to maximize its potential.
6 hours ago

WINNING | Maya drives P24B in Pag-IBIG digital payments

Maya is helping accelerate the Philippines’ shift toward digital government services after processing more than P24 billion worth of Pag-IBIG Fund transactions through the agency’s Virtual Pag-IBIG platform in 2025.
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