
Masato Kanda seeks ADB president reelection
Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
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Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda is seeking a full five-year term at the helm of the Manila-based lender, signaling continuity in the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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For businesses, particularly the larger organizations, diversification from oil as the primary energy source is a no-brainer.
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Power is sustained not by its display, but by its reliability. When actors can plan with confidence, they invest. When they cannot, they hedge.
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is proceeding with cautious optimism for the rest of 2026 as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on Filipino…
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He said the Philippines joined fellow developing economies in advancing inclusive, job-rich growth amid persistent global pressures affecting emerging markets…
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Energy is often taken for granted — until it becomes scarce, expensive, or uncertain.
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The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) on Friday highlighted a powerful lineup of keynote speakers in its Economic Compass Pillars 5…
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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Just as Israel and Iran grapple with territorial sovereignty and regional influence, we face our own ‘David vs. Goliath’ struggle in the WPS.
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The United States and the Philippines have announced plans to establish a 4,000-acre economic security zone in Luzon to strengthen supply chains and boost…
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At least 230 workers inside the Mactan Economic Zone have been placed on indefinite forced leave by Cebu Toyo Corporation due to supply chain disruptions…
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‘Despite geopolitical tensions and heightened uncertainty, we will stay the course in stabilizing the economy and strengthening social protection to sustain…
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The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), in partnership with the Culture Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), conducted a two-day…
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