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Batangas hospital performs first minimally invasive neuroendoscopic procedure for hydrocephalus

Bob Reyes — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:51:38 +0000

Mary Mediatrix Medical Center has successfully performed its first minimally invasive neuroendoscopic procedure on an adult patient with hydrocephalus, marking what the hospital said was the first procedure of its kind performed by a private hospital in Batangas. The milestone expands the range of specialized neurosurgical procedures available in the

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Indonesia’s BOLT pet food brand launches in Metro Manila

Bob Reyes — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:32 +0000

Indonesia’s top-selling pet food brand BOLT has officially entered the Metro Manila market, bringing its range of cat and dog food products to Filipino pet owners as part of a broader nationwide expansion in the Philippines. Manufactured by CPPETINDO, BOLT offers complete and balanced pet food positioned to provide certified

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PBSP Gets New Corporate Voices as Trustees

FrontpagePH — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:13:22 +0000

The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) is refreshing its leadership lineup with executives from the technology and energy sectors, as it looks to strengthen the private sector’s role in tackling the country’s development challenges. Leo Capinpin, country general manager and technology leader of IBM Philippines, and Emil Andre Garcia,

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Insurance Firm Turns 10, Bets on Resilience Beyond Insurance

Rory Visco — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:20:31 +0000

For Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL), its first decade in the Philippines is less about looking back than demonstrating what comes next: helping Filipino families become financially stronger, better prepared and, in the company’s words, more “Panatag.” The insurer marked its 10th anniversary with a recent media briefing and highlighted a sharp acceleration in business alongside new financial solutions and community partnerships aimed at building resilience at both the household

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DITO launches 5G gaming modem with network priority, WiFi 6

Bob Reyes — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:09:18 +0000

DITO Telecommunity has launched the DITO Gaming Modem, a new 5G home connectivity offering designed specifically for online gamers who require low latency, stable connections, and high-speed data. Unveiled during the telecommunications company’s recent MAXX MODE ON event, the gaming-focused modem is part of DITO’s move toward developing more specialized

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AI in Healthcare Needs Trust, Philippine Leaders Say

Rory Visco — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:46:47 +0000

AS artificial intelligence (AI) moves deeper into healthcare, Philippine medical and academic leaders are emphasizing a fundamental requirement for its adoption: clinicians must be able to trust, trace and verify the information behind AI-generated answers. The issue took center stage at a recent Manila workshop hosted by information solutions, software

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For Filipino Cyber Defenders, Human Skill Still Wins in the AI Era

Rory Visco — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:22:37 +0000

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how cybersecurity teams detect threats, investigate incidents and respond to attacks. But a global hacking competition has delivered a message that should resonate strongly with the Philippines’ growing pool of cybersecurity professionals: the most powerful security tool may still be the person

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DENR Cracks Down on Illegal Wildlife Trade, Nabs 55 Suspects, Over 300 Animals Seized

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:05:01 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has stepped up its campaign against wildlife trafficking, apprehending 55 suspected illegal traders and confiscating 339 wild animals and exotic species in 71 enforcement operations from January to August 2026. The seizures included 220 birds, 97 reptiles, 31 amphibians, as well as nine mammals, nine arachnids and nine insects, according to the DENR. Birds accounted for nearly two-thirds of the animals confiscated

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BIR Clarifies VAT Refund Rules for Exporters Awaiting Zero-Rating Certification

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:38:43 +0000

Export-oriented enterprises may still seek refunds for qualified value-added tax (VAT) expenses incurred while waiting for their zero-rating certification, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said. The clarification covers qualified export-oriented enterprises (EOEs) that incurred VAT on eligible local purchases and importations during the transition to the new VAT zero-rating certification system. In Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 96-2026 issued on September 7, the BIR amended the VAT refund guidelines under

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Gov’t Proposes 23-Percent Increase in AICS Budget to P33.3 Billion

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:28:16 +0000

The Marcos administration is seeking a 23-percent increase in funding for the government’s emergency assistance program, proposing P33.285 billion in 2027 to help an estimated 4.6 million Filipinos facing crises and other difficult circumstances. The proposed allocation for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), which falls under the

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