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Salmon raises $50M from Nordic bond issue

MANILA, Philippines — Credit-led fintech Salmon Group Ltd. has raised $50 million from its latest Nordic bond issuance, a deal seen to accelerate its aspiration to build “Southeast Asia’s next-generation consumer banking.” This latest debt offering follows the $60-million inaugural bond issue in April 2025. This brings Salmon’s total bond financing to $110 million under its

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BCDA taps 3 Japanese institutions for connectivity, sustainability projects

MANILA, Philippines — The BCDA signed three memoranda of understanding with Japanese institutions to open up collaboration opportunities in waste management, renewable energy, telecommunications and sustainable development. Signed during an official mission to Tokyo, the first MOU is with Japanese industrial and engineering firm Kanadevia Corp. It involves a feasibility study on building a waste-to-energy (WTE)

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Pacquiao revives ‘Thrilla in Manila’ on 50th anniversary

Manny Pacquiao will lead the 50th anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla in Manila” as a promoter, headlining a blockbuster boxing card on October 29 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The event, co-presented by Pacquiao and the International Boxing Association (IBA), will be anchored by a WBC strawweight world title bout between Filipino champion Melvin Jerusalem and

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PBA: Ginebra vs Magnolia clash banners 50th season opener

Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia will officially square off in the PBA’s 50th season opener on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The league released the full schedule of the Philippine Cup eliminations on Wednesday during a press conference held at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. READ: PBA: Ginebra braces for new season