Economy
Severe El Niño episode seen to worsen inflation, growth
Oct 14, 2026

Severe El Niño episode seen to worsen inflation, growth

MANILA, Philippines — An intensifying El Niño could further complicate the Philippines’ fight against inflation, with a severe episode potentially pushing price growth above 8 percent while adding to ...

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AMRO and IMF Renew Agreement to Support Regional Stability and Capacity Building
Oct 14, 2026

AMRO and IMF Renew Agreement to Support Regional Stability and Capacity Building

AMRO and the IMF have extended their MOU through 2029, aiming to boost regional financial stability, cooperation, and capacity building. The deal highlights the importance of solid coordination amid t...

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PSEi falls to 5,617 as ICTSI tumbles
Oct 14, 2026

PSEi falls to 5,617 as ICTSI tumbles

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Wednesday as a sharp decline in index heavyweight International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) pulled the benchmark index lower, while foreign sell...

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Philippines pitched as Asia’s subsea cable corridor
Oct 14, 2026

Philippines pitched as Asia’s subsea cable corridor

The Philippines, with its strategic location, has the potential to become a convergence point for submarine cables, but this would require investing in high-value assets, according to telco giant PLDT...

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DA mobilizes LGUs to boost ube output
Oct 14, 2026

DA mobilizes LGUs to boost ube output

To boost local ube production, the Department of Agriculture is teaming up with local government units  to create better export opportunities for growers and meet rising global demand....

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Harm reduction and taxation can go together
Oct 14, 2026

Harm reduction and taxation can go together

Last weekend, I attended the 1st ASHRA Congress: Harm Reduction in the Asia-Pacific Rim, at the Sapporo Convention Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It was organized by the Asia-Pacific Society of H...

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BSP revamps capital rules  for banks’ fraud, cyber risks
Oct 14, 2026

BSP revamps capital rules for banks’ fraud, cyber risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  has adopted a new framework for determining how much capital banks must maintain against losses from fraud, cyberattacks and operational failures, with full implementa...

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Converge clinches triple win at HR Asia Awards
Oct 14, 2026

Converge clinches triple win at HR Asia Awards

Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is strengthening its reputation as an employer of choice in the Philippines, earning three major recognitions at the 2026 HR...

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Tubig Pilipinas resumes stock trading
Oct 14, 2026

Tubig Pilipinas resumes stock trading

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc.  has lifted the trading suspension on shares of Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc., formerly Coal Asia Holdings Inc., after nearly 10 months....

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Pag-IBIG extends home financing  program to Rockwell Land units
Oct 14, 2026

Pag-IBIG extends home financing program to Rockwell Land units

Rockwell Land Corp. has partnered with Pag-IBIG Fund to offer homes across different price segments, including premium residences under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) ...

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