Economy
OCBC to add ringgit to Singapore-based savings accounts from Oct 23
Oct 21, 2026

OCBC to add ringgit to Singapore-based savings accounts from Oct 23

Customers can hold up to RM50,000, earn interest on their balances and spend directly in Malaysia...

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PSEi rallies to 5,821.51 on bargain hunting, post-GCash listing
Oct 21, 2026

PSEi rallies to 5,821.51 on bargain hunting, post-GCash listing

Share prices on the Philippine Stock Exchange continued their rally, supported by bargain hunting and post-GCash parent Mynt Inc."s public listing, which boosted investor interest....

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System loss kept below 15% amid El Niño threat -- Manila Water
Oct 21, 2026

System loss kept below 15% amid El Niño threat -- Manila Water

Manila Water Company Inc. said Tuesday it is keeping its non-revenue water (NRW) or system loss below 15% as it strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño....

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Peso slides further to 29th record low this year at P63.361:$1
Oct 21, 2026

Peso slides further to 29th record low this year at P63.361:$1

The Philippine peso further extended its slide beyond the P63 per dollar level on Wednesday, closing to its 29th historic low so far this year, as external pressures continue to weigh on the local uni...

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GCash celebrates 22nd birthday with nationwide ‘pasalamat’ blowout
Oct 21, 2026

GCash celebrates 22nd birthday with nationwide ‘pasalamat’ blowout

Users can open the GCash app, click GBirthday, complete an eligible transaction and shake to play and receive prizes....

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DA eyes 60-day quantitative restriction on pork imports
Oct 21, 2026

DA eyes 60-day quantitative restriction on pork imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that it is eyeing to impose a two-month suspension on the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances (SPSICs) on imported pork....

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Super Typhoon Rosal threatens over 600K hectares of crops in Northern Luzon
Oct 21, 2026

Super Typhoon Rosal threatens over 600K hectares of crops in Northern Luzon

Over 600,000 hectares of standing crops may be affected by Super Typhoon Rosal as it moves over the northern portion of Luzon, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday....

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GSIS to offer P1.69B in emergency loans in Albay, Camarines Norte, Naga
Oct 21, 2026

GSIS to offer P1.69B in emergency loans in Albay, Camarines Norte, Naga

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked P1.69 billion for emergency loans for qualified members and pensioners in Albay, Camarines Norte, and Naga after the government declared a ...

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MediCard PH sees single-digit growth in claims costs per member in 2026
Oct 21, 2026

MediCard PH sees single-digit growth in claims costs per member in 2026

MediCard Philippines Inc. expects single-digit growth in claims costs per member this year, citing its focus on preventive healthcare and early screening to help members manage medical expenses, a top...

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Indonesia’s central bank keeps main rate unchanged but hikes deposit facility rate, to cut RRR
Oct 21, 2026

Indonesia’s central bank keeps main rate unchanged but hikes deposit facility rate, to cut RRR

Decision underscores central bank’s caution against tightening policy prematurely and stalling growth in South-east Asia’s largest economy...

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