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Bank Lending Soars by 10.5% in September: What This Means for Davao's Economy

Davao Bank Lending Grows 10.5% in September

Davao's banking sector shows robust growth with double-digit lending expansion, signaling strong economic momentum and increased business confidence in the region.

Philippine Stock Market Plunges Below 6,000: Economic Woes Trigger Investor Panic

Philippine Stocks Crash Below 6,000 Points

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index crashes below the critical 6,000-point mark as weak economic growth and global uncertainties spark massive sell-offs. Discover what's driving the market downturn and what experts predict for the coming weeks.

SunStar Bayanihan: Cebu's Digital Platform Connecting Helpers with Those in Need

SunStar Bayanihan: Digital Help Platform for Cebu

Discover how SunStar Bayanihan is revolutionizing community aid in Cebu by digitally bridging generous donors with individuals and families requiring assistance through innovative technology.

Philippine Labor Force Shrinks Slightly in September 2025: PSA Report Reveals Key Trends

PH Labor Force Participation Dips in September 2025

Latest PSA data shows Philippines' labor force participation rate dipped to 64.9% in September 2025, with unemployment improving but underemployment rising. Discover what this means for the economy.

Metrobank Soars to Record P37.3B Profit in First 9 Months of 2025 - Strongest Performance in Philippine Banking

Metrobank Posts Record P37.3B Profit in 9M 2025

Metrobank achieves historic P37.3 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, driven by robust loan growth and improved margins. Discover how the Philippines' second-largest private universal bank continues its impressive financial trajectory.

Davao del Norte Construction Sector Booms with Staggering 163% Growth Rate

Davao del Norte Construction Booms with 163% Growth

Davao del Norte's construction industry emerges as the region's fastest-growing sector, recording an unprecedented 163% growth that signals robust economic development and infrastructure expansion in Southern Philippines.

Unlocking Billions: How Asset Tokenization is Revolutionizing Investments in the Philippines

Asset Tokenization Revolution Hits Philippines

Discover how blockchain technology is transforming real-world assets into digital tokens, creating unprecedented opportunities for Filipino investors and businesses in Cebu and beyond.

PH Inflation Holds Steady at 1.7% in October 2025: What It Means for Your Wallet

PH Inflation Steady at 1.7% in October 2025

Philippine inflation remains unchanged at 1.7% in October 2025, with food prices slowing while transport costs rise. Get the full breakdown of how this affects Filipino consumers and the economy.

Screen Time Crisis: Davao Eye Expert Warns Parents About Digital Device Dangers to Children's Vision

Davao eye expert warns: Screen time harming kids' vision

A leading Davao ophthalmologist reveals alarming rise in childhood vision problems linked to excessive screen time. Discover essential eye care tips and practical strategies to protect your child's eyesight in the digital age.

DICT Davao Expands Digital Reach: Free WiFi and Tech4ED Centers Coming to Geographically Isolated Areas

DICT Davao Expands Free WiFi to Remote Areas

The Department of Information and Communications Technology in Davao Region is bridging the digital divide by establishing new Tech4ED centers and free WiFi hotspots in remote and disadvantaged communities across Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro.

APEC Raises 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.1%: Strong Trade and Tech Demand Fuel Optimistic Outlook

APEC Raises 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.1%

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation revises its 2025 growth projection upward, citing resilient trade flows and booming technology sector demand across member economies.

Philippines Trade Deficit Shrinks by 14.7% in September 2023 - Economic Recovery Gains Momentum

Philippines Trade Deficit Shrinks 14.7% in September

The Philippines' trade gap narrowed significantly to $3.99 billion in September 2023, marking a 14.7% improvement as exports showed resilience while imports moderated, signaling positive economic adjustments.

President Marcos Jr. Returns Energized from APEC Summit, Highlights Key Economic Wins for Philippines

Marcos Jr. Returns Energized from APEC Summit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returns from productive APEC Summit in San Francisco, emphasizing strengthened international partnerships and economic opportunities for Filipino businesses.

Zamboanga City Launches 'No Phone Weekends' to Reconnect Families and Communities

Zamboanga City Launches No Phone Weekends Initiative

Zamboanga City introduces groundbreaking 'No Phone Weekends' initiative encouraging residents to disconnect from digital devices and reconnect with family and community through meaningful interactions.

President Marcos Jr. Returns from APEC Summit with Major Economic Wins for the Philippines

Marcos Jr. returns from productive APEC summit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. concludes highly productive APEC participation in San Francisco, securing key partnerships and advancing Philippine economic interests on global stage.

Cebu Earthquake Shakes Up Education: Digital Divide Returns as Classes Shift Online

Cebu Quake Halts Classes, Digital Divide Returns

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake forces Cebu schools to suspend in-person classes, exposing the return of digital inequality as education moves online. Discover how the natural disaster highlights persistent technological gaps in Philippine education.

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