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7.2% high inflation rate weakens Philippine peso — economist

By Renalyn Ramirez

Leyco explained that even the 5% interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in August is being outweighed by the surge in inflation.

19 hours ago

Forex reserves fall to lowest in 3 years

By Keisha Ta-Asan

19 hours ago

Chinabank names Dee chairman emeritus, revamps leadership

By Keisha Ta-Asan

19 hours ago

Peso plumbs new depths, closes at 62.90:$1

By Keisha Ta-Asan

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Philippines, US to revive rice trade

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BofA sees below 3% growth for Philippines

BofA sees below 3% growth for Philippines

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 18 hours ago

The Philippine economy could grow by less than three percent this year as weak household spending and sluggish investment...

Regulatory failure

Regulatory failure

By Boo Chanco | 18 hours ago

The power crisis in the Visayas is the consequence of regulatory failure on the part of the Department of Energy and the Energy...

Tycoons join race for 1st gas auction

Tycoons join race for 1st gas auction

By Brix Lelis | 18 hours ago

Tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan, Enrique Razon Jr., Sabin Aboitiz and Ramon Ang are throwing their energy firms into the race...

Malaysia seeks bigger share in Philippines palm oil market

By Adrian Kenneth Halili | 18 hours ago

Malaysia’s palm oil industry is looking to diversify its product offerings in the Philippines as it seeks to expand beyond traditional palm oil use by tapping opportunities in other sectors.

Microgrid auction to unlock P27 billion energy investments

Microgrid auction to unlock P27 billion energy investments

By Brix Lelis | 18 hours ago

The Department of Energy expects its microgrid auction to draw up to P27 billion in investments and bring electricity...

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Stocks plunge amid weak peso, rate hike expectations

Stocks plunge amid weak peso, rate hike expectations

By Richmond Mercurio | 18 hours ago

The local stock market plunged to a fresh low in nearly 11 months amid concerns over monetary tightening and the weak pe...

Figaro heads for PSE exit via delisting

Figaro heads for PSE exit via delisting

By Richmond Mercurio | 18 hours ago

Figaro heads for PSE exit via delisting Food and beverage company Figaro Culinary Group Inc., formerly Figaro Coffee...

SSC appoints nominee to FPH board

By Richmond Mercurio | 18 hours ago

The Social Security Commission has named commissioner Victor Limlingan as its nominee for election to the board of the Lopez Group’s First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH).

PLDT, Smart partner with Capillary for loyalty platform

PLDT, Smart partner with Capillary for loyalty platform

18 hours ago

PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have partnered with Capillary Technologies to...

Farm output likely contracted in Q3, decline to persist until Q1 2027

Farm output likely contracted in Q3, decline to persist until Q1 2027

By Louella Desiderio | 18 hours ago

Agricultural output is expected to have contracted in the third quarter, with the decline likely to persist until the first...

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