Economy
BCDA estimates P30M cost to relocate New Clark City settlers for Pax Silica
Oct 19, 2026

BCDA estimates P30M cost to relocate New Clark City settlers for Pax Silica

BAGUIO - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has reached a “general understanding” with communities in New Clark City on their relocation to make way for the planned Pax Silica proje...

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PH gets 1,419 pregnant dairy cattle from Australia to boost milk production
Oct 19, 2026

PH gets 1,419 pregnant dairy cattle from Australia to boost milk production

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) resumed its importation of dairy cattle after receiving 1,419 pregnant cows from Australia to boost the country"s milk production....

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PAL kicks off first premium seat sale
Oct 19, 2026

PAL kicks off first premium seat sale

MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) begins its first week-long sale today on business class and premium economy seats, offering discounts of up to 40 percent on international ...

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China signals overnight rate set to become main policy benchmark
Oct 19, 2026

China signals overnight rate set to become main policy benchmark

Overnight repos are the most heavily traded product in the interbank money market...

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Gasoline down P4.30/liter, diesel up P2.60
Oct 19, 2026

Gasoline down P4.30/liter, diesel up P2.60

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will see a hefty drop in gasoline prices, while diesel prices will increase by about P2 per liter starting Tuesday. In an advisory, the Department of Energy (DOE) said ...

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Peso dives to P63.09:$1, logs 28th record low for 2026
Oct 19, 2026

Peso dives to P63.09:$1, logs 28th record low for 2026

The Philippine peso plunged further past the P63:$1 level on Monday, marking its 28th record low so far this year....

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Singlife Philippines appoints Allen Reyes as CEO
Oct 19, 2026

Singlife Philippines appoints Allen Reyes as CEO

Singlife Philippines has appointed Allen Reyes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Reyes previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO)....

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Australia central banker sees signs of labour market easing
Oct 19, 2026

Australia central banker sees signs of labour market easing

But he cautions against reading too much into a month of data...

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Asian foreign exchange markets remain under pressure as rising US yields weigh on regional currencies
Oct 19, 2026

Asian foreign exchange markets remain under pressure as rising US yields weigh on regional currencies

Strong US dollar, elevated Treasury yields, and high oil prices pressure Asian currencies. Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, and Thai Baht are most vulnerable. RBI measures may help INR; MUFG maintains...

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Indonesia stock exchange to meet MSCI on Monday, seeking clarification on downgrade warning
Oct 19, 2026

Indonesia stock exchange to meet MSCI on Monday, seeking clarification on downgrade warning

The unexpected nature of the downgrade risk has triggered massive selloffs...

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