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US President Donald Trump’s recent implementation of a 17 percent Liberation Day tariff on the Philippines sparked market concerns of an economic slowdown in…
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US President Donald Trump’s recent implementation of a 17 percent Liberation Day tariff on the Philippines sparked market concerns of an economic slowdown in…
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The approval of the additional grant is mainly focused on realizing the country’s ambitious infrastructure drive
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It first reduced the rate by 25 basis points this year on 10 April after the local inflation in March hit 1.8 percent, the lowest since May 2020 based on data…
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The interactive discussion following the presentation underscored the topic’s significance in the context of emerging economies similar to the Philippines.
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‘Let’s help each other so that our communities can thrive,” he said. “We all have a role to play in making these neighborhoods places we are proud to call…
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The ramped-up investments in renewable energy and infrastructure dampened Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV)’s consolidated net income — P3.2 billion — in the…
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Ukraine would not be asked to pay back any ‘debt’ for billions of dollars in US support since Russia invaded in February 2022
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The landmark security pact to overhaul Australia’s navy with American muscle faces growing skepticism
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects April inflation to settle within the 1.3 percent to 2.1 percent range, driven by lower prices of food and oil.
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With heightened tariffs on Chinese goods, the Philippines is positioned precariously as a trade intermediary. Filipino exporters will find themselves in a…
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The first four months of the year have been phenomenal for the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), as it approved more than P63 billion worth of…
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While the digital bank has yet to release more details about the abnormal transactions, CIMB said ‘a few’ customers were affected
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External borrowings in the first quarter included bond issuances amounting to $3.33 billion, five project loans worth $1.46 billion, and three program loans…
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The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) lauded on Sunday, 27 April 2025, the impressive economic performance of Central Visayas, calling it a welcome…
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‘We’ve seen a good start for the year for the residential market. But we need to move with caution for now due to very recent developments in the world capital…
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The first quarter survey results showed that most respondent banks (81.8 percent) retained their credit standards, a decrease from the previous quarter, where…
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) aims to grow agricultural loans by at least 10 percent this year through its partnership with Agrilever.
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Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque and Special Assistant to the President for Economic and Investment Affairs Secretary Frederick Go will be in the US…
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