Economy
Philippine central bank delivers larger-than-expected 50 bps hike to combat inflation 
Oct 22, 2026

Philippine central bank delivers larger-than-expected 50 bps hike to combat inflation 

The move is BSP’s fourth straight increase; it lifts 2027 inflation forecast to 6% from 5.4% on oil and El Nino risks...

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Peso weakens to P63.52:$1, the 30th record low of 2026
Oct 22, 2026

Peso weakens to P63.52:$1, the 30th record low of 2026

The Philippine peso depreciated further against the US dollar on Thursday to mark its 30th record low so far this year, amid inflationary concerns as global oil prices continue to increase....

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Robinsons Land brings building partners into Bacolod public-space plans
Oct 22, 2026

Robinsons Land brings building partners into Bacolod public-space plans

Every real estate development is built on the collaboration of architects, builders, and suppliers—partnerships cultivated over many years. In Bacolod, Robinsons Land (RLC) is drawing on these longsta...

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BSP hikes rates by 50 basis points amid expected inflation, El Niño effects
Oct 22, 2026

BSP hikes rates by 50 basis points amid expected inflation, El Niño effects

The Bangko Sentral on Thursday decided to implement a jumbo rate hike, extending its tightening streak for the fourth straight meeting, as it expects inflation to remain high through 2027....

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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-fuelled push to lower costs
Oct 22, 2026

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-fuelled push to lower costs

It cut about 1,000 jobs in the first six months of this year, with the remaining due before the end of 2026...

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How Tala’s strategic partnerships are expanding financial access for Filipinos
Oct 22, 2026

How Tala’s strategic partnerships are expanding financial access for Filipinos

For many Filipinos, financial needs rarely arrive one at a time....

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Singapore dollar gains on yen as carry funder: analysts
Oct 22, 2026

Singapore dollar gains on yen as carry funder: analysts

A combination of cheap funding and low currency volatility is burnishing the Singapore dollar’s appeal for investors...

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ASX needs to bolster tech before shortening trade settlement, experts say
Oct 22, 2026

ASX needs to bolster tech before shortening trade settlement, experts say

The exchange considered shorter trading settlements in 2024 but plans were put on hold...

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Converge Studios launches AI-powered health IT solutions to accelerate healthcare transformation in the Philippines
Oct 22, 2026

Converge Studios launches AI-powered health IT solutions to accelerate healthcare transformation in the Philippines

Converge Studios officially launched its health IT solutions at “AI in Healthcare: Elevating What’s Possible."...

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Indonesian stocks with high shareholding concentrations to be excluded from index starting Nov 2
Oct 22, 2026

Indonesian stocks with high shareholding concentrations to be excluded from index starting Nov 2

There are 80 stocks on the high shareholding concentration list...

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