Economy
DOF stands pat on BIR, BOC collection targets
Oct 21, 2026

DOF stands pat on BIR, BOC collection targets

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) sees no need yet to revisit the government’s tax revenue targets for the year despite the mixed performance of its two main collection agencies, w...

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BSP’s RRR cut plans clouded by inflation pressures
Oct 21, 2026

BSP’s RRR cut plans clouded by inflation pressures

MANILA, Philippines — Further cuts to banks’ reserve requirements remain an option for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), but its ongoing campaign to raise interest rates to tame inflation means t...

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Marcos admin open to selling Bataan nuclear power plant
Oct 21, 2026

Marcos admin open to selling Bataan nuclear power plant

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government might opt to sell the Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP) in Morong, as the Department of Energy (DOE) saw encouraging results in reviving the mothballed ...

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SEC clears Aznar Shipping’s P670-M IPO
Oct 21, 2026

SEC clears Aznar Shipping’s P670-M IPO

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. has secured Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to P670 million to help fin...

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PH gov’t spending more when the economy slows–BSP study
Oct 21, 2026

PH gov’t spending more when the economy slows–BSP study

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ shift toward countercyclical fiscal policy, in which government spending rises during economic downturns, could support long-term development and ease the burden...

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Razon consolidates interest in WPS exploration firm
Oct 21, 2026

Razon consolidates interest in WPS exploration firm

MANILA, Philippines — The Razon Group is consolidating its stake in a company with oil and gas exploration contract in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a disclosure on Tuesday, Apex Mining Co. Inc. s...

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Mitsubishi gunning for flat sales in 2026
Oct 21, 2026

Mitsubishi gunning for flat sales in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is counting on a year-end sales recovery to at least match its 2025 performance, as the broader Philippine automotive market prepares to face ...

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How much growth does a share buyback really cost?
Oct 21, 2026

How much growth does a share buyback really cost?

MANILA, Philippines — Share buybacks are usually welcomed by investors, especially when a stock appears undervalued. When a company buys back its own shares, the number of shares outstanding falls, so...

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British Chamber warns pork tariff hike may fuel inflation
Oct 21, 2026

British Chamber warns pork tariff hike may fuel inflation

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines raised its concerns about the Department of Agriculture’s proposed tariff increase for pork imports, a significant commodity for Filipino consumers, which c...

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Bank on AI-resilient Singapore property via deep-value listed property groups
Oct 20, 2026

Bank on AI-resilient Singapore property via deep-value listed property groups

CDL and UOL are among names worth considering...

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