Economy
Ayala sets P19.5-B share repurchase amid Mitsubishi deal
Oct 28, 2026

Ayala sets P19.5-B share repurchase amid Mitsubishi deal

MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corp. seeks to buy back up to P19.5 billion worth of shares from public investors as it advances a planned deal with Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corp. On Wednesday, the group...

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Inflation fears drag PSEi down 1.87%
Oct 28, 2026

Inflation fears drag PSEi down 1.87%

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Wednesday as higher oil prices and a weakening peso stoked inflation concerns, while elevated treasury yields dampened demand for equities. The benchmark Phi...

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Court junks contempt case against Lopez Holdings execs
Oct 28, 2026

Court junks contempt case against Lopez Holdings execs

MANILA, Philippines — A Mandaluyong regional trial court dismissed a petition for indirect contempt filed against several members of the Lopez majority bloc over alleged violations of a temporary retr...

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‘Higher corn MAV to lower feed costs’
Oct 28, 2026

‘Higher corn MAV to lower feed costs’

The government’s move to raise the minimum access volume for corn is expected to lower costs for animal feeds, according to the Department of Agriculture....

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China Bank Savings renews commitment to supporting educators
Oct 28, 2026

China Bank Savings renews commitment to supporting educators

The thrift banking arm of China Banking Corp. has committed to deepen its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) in recognizing teachers who help shape the country’s future....

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JTI gaining headway in heated tobacco race
Oct 28, 2026

JTI gaining headway in heated tobacco race

Tobacco manufacturing giant JTI is lighting up the battle for heated tobacco products as it further anticipates a rapid shift from traditional sticks among consumers worldwide....

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Eligible SSS members get up to P8,000 uplift aid
Oct 28, 2026

Eligible SSS members get up to P8,000 uplift aid

The Social Security System is set to release up to P8,000 in financial assistance to qualified members covered by the expanded United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport  aid program...

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Meralco on track to record P56.6 billion core profit
Oct 28, 2026

Meralco on track to record P56.6 billion core profit

Manila Electric Co. is looking to post a record consolidated core earnings of P56.6 billion this year....

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Indonesia to honor coal export deals with Philippines
Oct 28, 2026

Indonesia to honor coal export deals with Philippines

Indonesia has assured the Philippines that it will honor long-standing coal supply contracts despite its move to centralize exports of key commodities to prioritize domestic demand, the Department of ...

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Cyprus sees higher economic engagement with EU-Phl FTA
Oct 28, 2026

Cyprus sees higher economic engagement with EU-Phl FTA

Cyprus sees considerable potential for increased economic engagement with the Philippines once a free trade agreemen with the European Union  takes effect....

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