Economy
12-MW waste-to-energy plant eyed in Pangasinan
Oct 28, 2026

12-MW waste-to-energy plant eyed in Pangasinan

MANILA, Philippines — North Maharlika Energy Corp. is earmarking about P3 billion to build a waste-to-energy (WTE) power plant in Pangasinan. In a document submitted to the Department of Environment a...

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How much of a company’s return really comes from debt?
Oct 28, 2026

How much of a company’s return really comes from debt?

MANILA, Philippines — Companies normally borrow money to finance expansion, acquisitions and other investments that can increase future earnings. By using debt instead of issuing new shares, a company...

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BOI logs P900-B investments
Oct 28, 2026

BOI logs P900-B investments

MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) edged closer to achieving its full-year investment approval target of P1 trillion after clearing P900.06 billion worth of projects in the first nin...

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Peso further breaches P64:$1 level
Oct 28, 2026

Peso further breaches P64:$1 level

The Philippine peso further breached the 64-to-one dollar level during intraday trading on Wednesday, hitting a new historic low....

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PAL launches 24-hour flash sale for flights to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta
Oct 28, 2026

PAL launches 24-hour flash sale for flights to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday announced it is offering a 24-hour flash sale for flights going to three popular Southeast Asian destinations....

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Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets — Morning Briefing
Oct 27, 2026

Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets — Morning Briefing

28 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets Thailand’s exports rise 24% extending the country’s export-growth streak to 27 consecutive months Thailand’s exports grew 24% year on year to US$38....

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In Anthropic’s IPO, Goldman and Morgan Stanley slug it out for top bank
Oct 27, 2026

In Anthropic’s IPO, Goldman and Morgan Stanley slug it out for top bank

As lead underwriters on the AI firm’s public offering, the rivals will gain both fees and prestige...

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Thailand Watches US Midterms for Signals on Trade, Investment and Regional Stability
Oct 27, 2026

Thailand Watches US Midterms for Signals on Trade, Investment and Regional Stability

The outcome of the US midterm elections is being closely monitored across Asia, with potentially significant consequences for Thailand’s export-driven economy. The United States remains one of Thailan...

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WB urges PH to connect growth corridors outside Metro Manila
Oct 27, 2026

WB urges PH to connect growth corridors outside Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ next phase of economic growth will depend on whether its cities and surrounding growth corridors can function as integrated regional economies, the World Bank sa...

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PSEi rebounds 2.13% as investors snap up bargains
Oct 27, 2026

PSEi rebounds 2.13% as investors snap up bargains

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks snapped a three-session losing streak on Tuesday as investors bought battered shares, supported by a recovery in regional markets despite the peso’s slide past P64 a...

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