Economy
Relocation of settlers at US-backed Pax Silica site to begin in 2027
Oct 20, 2026

Relocation of settlers at US-backed Pax Silica site to begin in 2027

MANILA, Philippines — State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is targeting to begin the relocation of residents and farmers within the 1,619-hectare (ha) site earmarked for the US-...

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Taiwanese firm setting up solar float manufacturing facilities in Pampanga, Batangas
Oct 20, 2026

Taiwanese firm setting up solar float manufacturing facilities in Pampanga, Batangas

MANILA, Philippines — Taiwanese solar float manufacturer Suntoward Tech Philippine Inc. will begin production in Pampanga in the first quarter of 2027, establishing its Philippine manufacturing presen...

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Gov’t opens application for 2027 import quotas
Oct 20, 2026

Gov’t opens application for 2027 import quotas

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opened the application for the 2027 import quotas for five commodities, including pork and chicken. According to the notice posted on its w...

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Semirara bidding rules to ‘kill golden goose’–SMPC
Oct 20, 2026

Semirara bidding rules to ‘kill golden goose’–SMPC

MANILA, Philippines — Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) said Monday that it has paid P70.5 billion in government share over nearly three decades, warning that the country could lose a major sourc...

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GCash IPO seen to reenergize local stock market
Oct 20, 2026

GCash IPO seen to reenergize local stock market

MANILA, Philippines — The initial public offering (IPO) of GCash parent Mynt Inc. could renew interest in Philippine stocks and bring more retail investors into the market, according to Unicapital Sec...

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DA to bid out P1.9-B Clark National Food Hub construction
Oct 20, 2026

DA to bid out P1.9-B Clark National Food Hub construction

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is soliciting proposals for the construction of phase one of the Clark National Food Hub, valued at P1.9 billion, to streamline the distribution of agricultural prod...

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IMF Sees Asia’s Growth Slowing in 2027 as Energy Shock and Rising Bond Yields Raise Risks
Oct 20, 2026

IMF Sees Asia’s Growth Slowing in 2027 as Energy Shock and Rising Bond Yields Raise Risks

The IMF forecasts Asia-Pacific economic growth will slow to 4.4% in 2027, down from 4.8% in 2026 and 5% in 2025, citing risks from an energy shock, rising global bond yields, and uncertainty over AI d...

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AboitizPower lauded for contribution to Asean energy sector
Oct 19, 2026

AboitizPower lauded for contribution to Asean energy sector

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) was among the organizations commended by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) for its exemplary contribution to the region’...

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GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5M
Oct 19, 2026

GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5M

MANILA, Philippines — Gokongwei-backed GoTyme Bank has raised its year-end customer target to 12.5 million from 12 million, as monthly customer additions surged to 450,000-500,000, nearly doubling fro...

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TAT and Tripadvisor are teaming up to support Thailand’s tourism transformation planned for 2027
Oct 19, 2026

TAT and Tripadvisor are teaming up to support Thailand’s tourism transformation planned for 2027

TAT and Tripadvisor collaborate to boost Thailand's 2027 tourism with destination marketing, insights, and digital promotion for high-value travel....

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