Economy
US offers up to $5-B loan for nuke dev’t
Oct 26, 2026

US offers up to $5-B loan for nuke dev’t

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may tap massive financial support from the United States (US), up to $5 billion, for its nuclear energy development, a local official said.  In a media briefing o...

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Agri truckers get until Oct. 31 to register for toll discounts
Oct 26, 2026

Agri truckers get until Oct. 31 to register for toll discounts

MANILA, Philippines — Truck operators hauling agricultural products have until Oct. 31 to enroll in a government program that would grant them a 5-percent discount on toll fees in November, intended t...

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BSP disqualifies 5 unregistered money service businesses
Oct 26, 2026

BSP disqualifies 5 unregistered money service businesses

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has disqualified five money service businesses operating without prior registration, barring their owners from running other sole proprietor...

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GCash’s post-listing price drop stirs mixed views
Oct 26, 2026

GCash’s post-listing price drop stirs mixed views

GCash’s listing success should be measured by its ability to expand the business and unlock value, rather than by its share price  performance, according to analysts....

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Pag-IBIG-financed homes up 15 percent in 9 months
Oct 26, 2026

Pag-IBIG-financed homes up 15 percent in 9 months

Pag-IBIG Fund financed 68,514 homes worth P111.29 billion from January to September, marking a 15-percent increase in housing units financed as lending for socialized housing surged under the Expanded...

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ASEAN: The guardrail that keeps us moving
Oct 26, 2026

ASEAN: The guardrail that keeps us moving

People often ask me why I remain such a firm believer in ASEAN....

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Fresh asset swaps hike MREIT income by 58 percent
Oct 26, 2026

Fresh asset swaps hike MREIT income by 58 percent

The real estate investment trust (REIT) of Megaworld Corp. raised its distributable income by more than half in the nine months to September following the infusion of over P43 billion in assets....

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BPI raising at least P5 billion via new sustainability bonds
Oct 26, 2026

BPI raising at least P5 billion via new sustainability bonds

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is planning to raise at least P5 billion from the sale of sustainability bonds, with proceeds earmarked for eligible green and social projects....

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Cebu spearheads Philippine tourism drive
Oct 26, 2026

Cebu spearheads Philippine tourism drive

Cebu hosted the recently concluded 2026 World’s Best Island Travel and Trade Expo, which brought new investment prospects, forged stronger partnerships among Philippine island destinations, and presen...

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Philippine TV enters full digital era
Oct 26, 2026

Philippine TV enters full digital era

A historic chapter in Philippine TV begins its conclusion this November as the country’s broadcasting networks commence the gradual switch-off of the analog TV service in favor of the Digital Terrestr...

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