Economy
Washington cues $34-m grant to boost ube industry
Oct 24, 2026

Washington cues $34-m grant to boost ube industry

MANILA, Philippines — The US government is providing $34.1 million (about P2 billion) in funding to advance the development of the Philippine ube industry in the next few years. Lee Lipton, Washington...

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International passenger traffic thru NAIA swells by 2.6%
Oct 24, 2026

International passenger traffic thru NAIA swells by 2.6%

MANILA, Philippines — International passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) has held up in the year so far, even posting modest growth despite flight disruptions and soaring air...

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After GCash, PSE chief sets sights on Maya
Oct 24, 2026

After GCash, PSE chief sets sights on Maya

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president and CEO Ramon Monzon is setting his sights on a local listing for Maya, hoping GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s stock market debut will help per...

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Japan debt watcher sees resilient PH economy
Oct 24, 2026

Japan debt watcher sees resilient PH economy

MANILA, Philippines — The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) said the Philippine economy is likely to remain highly resilient to external shocks despite mounting tariff pressures, citing the country’s s...

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Have a few minutes to spare? Use it to start saving with BDO
Oct 24, 2026

Have a few minutes to spare? Use it to start saving with BDO

Now you can open your first BDO account with just your phone and driver’s license....

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More than 52,700 registration seal badges secured by online sellers, others --BIR
Oct 24, 2026

More than 52,700 registration seal badges secured by online sellers, others --BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue said more than 52,700 certificates of registration with registration seal badges have been secured by online sellers, service providers, and content creators as of Octob...

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Brunei’s Energy Windfall: An Opportunity to Strengthen Economic Resilience
Oct 23, 2026

Brunei’s Energy Windfall: An Opportunity to Strengthen Economic Resilience

Higher global energy prices have boosted Brunei Darussalam’s near-term economic outlook. The surge in crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices following the outbreak of the Middle East conflic...

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Vermosa : A certified model of sustainability
Oct 23, 2026

Vermosa : A certified model of sustainability

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all. With climate change and pollutants shaping our natural environment, everyone feels the effects of these factors on our health. Thankfully, some widespre...

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Why Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) matters for the ASEAN market
Oct 23, 2026

Why Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) matters for the ASEAN market

Consumers in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are increasingly using AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for product and service research....

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PSEi falls to 5,728 on rate hike, weaker peso 
Oct 23, 2026

PSEi falls to 5,728 on rate hike, weaker peso 

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks retreated on Friday as investors weighed the impact of higher borrowing costs on economic growth, while a weakening peso added to market jitters. The benchmark Phili...

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