Economy
DMCI Homes partners with Pag-Ibig to widen housing access
Oct 17, 2026

DMCI Homes partners with Pag-Ibig to widen housing access

MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Homes has partnered with Pag-Ibig Fund to make up to 3,990 condominium units eligible for housing loan financing, subject to the completion of project accreditations. The pr...

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Manulife REIT fund expands into infrastructure, natural resources
Oct 17, 2026

Manulife REIT fund expands into infrastructure, natural resources

MANILA, Philippines — Manulife Investments Philippines has converted its Global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Feeder Fund into a diversified multi-asset unit investment trust fund (UITF), expand...

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Philippine output boosts global pineapple trade
Oct 17, 2026

Philippine output boosts global pineapple trade

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines significantly contributed to global pineapple trade in 2025 as it invested heavily in improving domestic production, according to the Food and Agriculture Organiz...

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Department of Agriculture opposes sale of contraband rice
Oct 17, 2026

Department of Agriculture opposes sale of contraband rice

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opposed selling off the rice cargo from Vietnam that was confiscated, to prevent those responsible for its entry into the Philippines from ...

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PH pitches LEC projects to Italian firms
Oct 17, 2026

PH pitches LEC projects to Italian firms

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has pitched potential projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) to Italian companies interested in investing in infrastructure, technology, and o...

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Global hedge funds hammered by AI sell-off this week, Asia managers lead losses
Oct 17, 2026

Global hedge funds hammered by AI sell-off this week, Asia managers lead losses

Global AI stocks collectively have been sold by long-short fund managers for six straight sessions...

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BIR: Senior citizen discount burden to be shared among drugstores, pharmas, supermarkets
Oct 17, 2026

BIR: Senior citizen discount burden to be shared among drugstores, pharmas, supermarkets

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has released new rules to make it fairer for drugstores, supermarkets, and pharmaceutical companies when they give discounts to senior citizens....

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Value-Up Arrives in ASEAN: Six Markets Competing to Narrow the Gap
Oct 16, 2026

Value-Up Arrives in ASEAN: Six Markets Competing to Narrow the Gap

ASEAN is adapting Japan and Korea’s corporate value-up models to improve governance, disclosure, and investor participation. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and V...

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The many sides of Makati  
Oct 16, 2026

The many sides of Makati  

Makati is where many Filipino dreams take shape. Fast-paced and bustling with activity, the city offers its residents numerous opportunities to succeed. Beyond its corporate character, Makati is a cit...

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Haraya and Laya: Two visions of modern Filipino living
Oct 16, 2026

Haraya and Laya: Two visions of modern Filipino living

In a Filipino household, a condominium must do more than provide a place to sleep. It needs to accommodate shared meals, children’s schoolwork, and family members’ routines. As vertical living becomes...

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