
Rice import claims trigger legal row vs. farm groups
A dispute over rice importation has escalated into a legal battle between Planters Products, Inc. (PPI) and leaders of the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) and…
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A dispute over rice importation has escalated into a legal battle between Planters Products, Inc. (PPI) and leaders of the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) and…
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) reported a net income of P12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady asset expansion,…
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Moms have a special kind of obsession with keeping the bathroom neat.
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Filipino borrowers continue to favor practical, family-oriented purchases, with sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and house-and-lot properties emerging as the top…
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‘The DHSUD is ready to work with other government agencies to maximize assistance for our fellow Filipinos and speed up its delivery to those who need it most.’
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The central bank’s latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey showed that a majority of banks will keep existing credit assessment criteria for both business and…
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‘We are carrying over strong momentum, building on the actions we took in 2025 to strengthen our balance sheet and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.’
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College educational loans have mired many American students in deep debt after graduation.
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A key shift began in 2023, when Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. returned to its fundamentals by prioritizing sari-sari stores.
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Launched in March, GSIS’s P12.5 billion Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan program aims to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and ensure energy stability amid global oil…
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‘This collaboration contributes to fulfilling the national government’s goals of constructing affordable housing units that would unite families, strengthen…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government has uncovered a large-scale counterfeit cigarette operation in the Negros Island Region, seizing an…
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A new P7-billion financing program is being rolled out to help small businesses cope with rising fuel costs, with the private sector taking a more active role…
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Customs agents have seized an estimated P174.86 million worth of smuggled vapes, machinery, and pharmaceutical products during an inspection of a warehouse…
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — European Union (EU) countries were set to make a push Wednesday to unblock a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Ukraine, after…
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Because when individuals emBrace their power to choose Better, those choices help shape a healthier planet for everyone.
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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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This Performance translates to a 15.6 percent return on equity and a 1.6 percent return on assets, both among the strongest in the local banking industry.
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