Economy
Singapore’s PDG seeking US$1.2 billion loan for Johor data centre: source
Oct 14, 2026

Singapore’s PDG seeking US$1.2 billion loan for Johor data centre: source

HSBC Singapore, Maybank, UOB said to be among mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners for three-year deal...

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Maynilad ramps up preparations for Super El Niño
Oct 14, 2026

Maynilad ramps up preparations for Super El Niño

Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Wednesday it is stepping up preparations for Super El Niño, citing reduced water losses and diversified supply sources that helped it maintain uninterrupted servic...

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Hong Kong’s clearing bank gains new funding access in yuan push
Oct 14, 2026

Hong Kong’s clearing bank gains new funding access in yuan push

Bank of China (Hong Kong)’s plan entails issuing up to US$3.3 billion of negotiable certificates of deposit this year...

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Hong Kong’s clearing bank gains new funding access in renminbi push
Oct 14, 2026

Hong Kong’s clearing bank gains new funding access in renminbi push

It plans to issue up to US$3.3 billion worth of negotiable certificates of deposit in the mainland market this year...

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Estimated palay production in 3Q dropped further -- PSA 
Oct 14, 2026

Estimated palay production in 3Q dropped further -- PSA 

Palay (unhusked rice) production in the third quarter of 2026 is estimated to have further decreased, according to the latest figures by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)....

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P42 daily minimum wage hike in Central Visayas takes effect
Oct 14, 2026

P42 daily minimum wage hike in Central Visayas takes effect

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday reminded employers to comply with the new minimum wage rates as the P42 daily wage increase in Central Visayas takes effect on October 14....

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PH soybean meal imports expected to rise by 10% -- USDA
Oct 14, 2026

PH soybean meal imports expected to rise by 10% -- USDA

The Philippines' soybean meal importation is forecast to rise by 10% in the marketing year (MY) 2026 to 2027 due to higher demand in the poultry sector, the United States Department of Agriculture (US...

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Trends and ReadyLinks say IR and hospitality sectors can modernize connectivity infrastructure sans expensive overhauls
Oct 14, 2026

Trends and ReadyLinks say IR and hospitality sectors can modernize connectivity infrastructure sans expensive overhauls

Introducing an integrated methodology toward modernizing network capabilities for IRs and hotels....

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SMPC questions highest-bid rule in Semirara coal mine auction
Oct 14, 2026

SMPC questions highest-bid rule in Semirara coal mine auction

Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has criticized what it described as a sudden change in the bidding rules for the Semirara Island coal mines, saying the new guidelines priorit...

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House approves Cebu Pacific's 50-year franchise
Oct 14, 2026

House approves Cebu Pacific's 50-year franchise

House approves Cebu Pacific's 50-year franchise to operate...

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