Economy
PH gov’t spending more when the economy slows–BSP study
Oct 21, 2026

PH gov’t spending more when the economy slows–BSP study

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ shift toward countercyclical fiscal policy, in which government spending rises during economic downturns, could support long-term development and ease the burden...

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Razon consolidates interest in WPS exploration firm
Oct 21, 2026

Razon consolidates interest in WPS exploration firm

MANILA, Philippines — The Razon Group is consolidating its stake in a company with oil and gas exploration contract in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a disclosure on Tuesday, Apex Mining Co. Inc. s...

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Mitsubishi gunning for flat sales in 2026
Oct 21, 2026

Mitsubishi gunning for flat sales in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is counting on a year-end sales recovery to at least match its 2025 performance, as the broader Philippine automotive market prepares to face ...

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How much growth does a share buyback really cost?
Oct 21, 2026

How much growth does a share buyback really cost?

MANILA, Philippines — Share buybacks are usually welcomed by investors, especially when a stock appears undervalued. When a company buys back its own shares, the number of shares outstanding falls, so...

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British Chamber warns pork tariff hike may fuel inflation
Oct 21, 2026

British Chamber warns pork tariff hike may fuel inflation

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines raised its concerns about the Department of Agriculture’s proposed tariff increase for pork imports, a significant commodity for Filipino consumers, which c...

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Bank on AI-resilient Singapore property via deep-value listed property groups
Oct 20, 2026

Bank on AI-resilient Singapore property via deep-value listed property groups

CDL and UOL are among names worth considering...

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Beyond Factories: The Next Chapter in ASEAN-China Economic Integration
Oct 20, 2026

Beyond Factories: The Next Chapter in ASEAN-China Economic Integration

The integration between ASEAN and China is already extensive. Its ability to deliver lasting and widely shared benefits will hinge on the strength of local connections established by governments and b...

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Transforming Energy Infrastructure: ASEAN’s Path from Policy Commitments to Grid Modernization
Oct 20, 2026

Transforming Energy Infrastructure: ASEAN’s Path from Policy Commitments to Grid Modernization

ASEAN faces an energy trilemma: balancing security, affordability, and decarbonization. With demand potentially tripling by 2050, the region must accelerate its transition from fossil fuels through re...

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DOF signs $1.5B ADB deal to address Middle East crisis
Oct 20, 2026

DOF signs $1.5B ADB deal to address Middle East crisis

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) has signed the $1.5-billion financing extended by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help fund the government’s measures to cushion the impact of...

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GCash IPO: 3 Ways Mynt’s Stock Market Debut Could Benefit Filipinos
Oct 20, 2026

GCash IPO: 3 Ways Mynt’s Stock Market Debut Could Benefit Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — GCash parent company Mynt officially debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) today, October 20, following the largest initial public offering (IPO) in Philippine history. ...

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