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Domestic constraints may blunt gains from Philippines-EU FTA
THE FREE TRADE DEAL between the Philippines and European Union (EU) could provide only a modest boost to the economy as longstanding domestic constraints may limit its potential to attract investment, diversify exports and improve productivity, economists said.
Read more →Philippines, World Bank sign €212.7-M water project loan
THE PHILIPPINES has signed a €212.7-million (around P14.9 billion) loan agreement with the World Bank to finance water…
Read more →Budget realignments may address social needs but growth impact unclear
THE HOUSE of Representatives’ P116.32-billion realignment of the proposed 2027 national budget may help address immediate social needs, but analysts said its long-term impact on the economy will depend on where the additional funds go and which programs face cuts.
Read more →Prime Infra, LNGPH prequalify for first gas capacity auction
MAJOR POWER producers, including Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra) and LNGPH, a consortium backed by three…
Read more →Figaro Culinary Group seeks voluntary delisting from PSE
FIGARO CULINARY GROUP, Inc. (FCG) is seeking to voluntarily delist from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), with Figaro…
Read more →PHL residential property recovery may take until late 2027 — S&P
A MEANINGFUL recovery in the Philippine residential property market may not emerge until the latter part of 2027,…
Read more →DoE cites promising signs in Koloma hydrogen exploration
US-BASED Koloma, Inc.’s exploration for naturally occurring hydrogen in the Philippines has yielded encouraging preliminary findings, according to…
Read more →Gokongwei-led airport proposal fails completeness review
THE GOVERNMENT has returned the unsolicited proposal of a Gokongwei-led consortium to develop, operate, and maintain three regional airports after the submission was found to have incomplete documentation, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center.
Read more →FedEx considers further Clark expansion amid cargo growth
US-BASED logistics company FedEx Corp. may consider another expansion of its Clark Gateway Hub in Pampanga if air…
Read more →PAL cancels Riyadh flights after Saudi airport attacks
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) has canceled two flights between Manila and Riyadh following attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia,…
Read more →Firms urged to assess supply chain compliance risks
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES should strengthen their monitoring of suppliers to manage potential regulatory and financial risks arising from environmental,…
Read more →Bloomberry launches online gaming, livestreaming platform
RAZON-LED Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has launched an online platform combining gaming and livestreaming as part of its digital…
Read more →Anti-grooming bill heads to Marcos for approval after Congress ratification
THE PHILIPPINES is moving closer to expanding government powers to combat online child exploitation, grooming and technology-facilitated abuse…
Read more →Tribunal eases rules on foreign divorce recognition
THE SUPREME COURT (SC) has eased evidence requirements for Filipinos seeking judicial recognition of divorces obtained abroad, removing the need to prove foreign divorce laws in a move expected to benefit overseas Filipino workers.
Read more →Villar joins Senate majority, boosting bloc to 14 as minority shrinks to 10 seats
SENATOR Mark A. Villar on Thursday joined the Senate majority, boosting the bloc’s control of the chamber with 14 members against the minority’s 10.
Read more →Marcos’ satisfaction rating slips to -11
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s public satisfaction rating fell in September as more Filipinos expressed dissatisfaction with his…
Read more →VP’s SALN don’t match income
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s net income after tax from 2007 to 2025 does not match the net worth…
Read more →Senate ratifies VFA with France
THE Senate on Thursday concurred with the ratification of the Philippines’ military pact with France, which will allow…
Read more →DoJ asks Leviste to surrender
BATANGAS REP. Leandro L. Leviste is not yet considered a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice (DoJ)…
Read more →DepEd denies solicitation claims over government contracts
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday denied solicitation allegations after receiving reports that its officials allegedly authorized…
Read more →TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges
TIKTOK ran an experiment on thousands of users who tried to turn on a safety feature on the…
Read more →Meralco joins global leaders at UN Private Sector Forum to advance clean, just, and secure energy future
Manuel V. Pangilinan‑led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) joined 100 global leaders at the 2026 United Nations Private Sector…
Read more →Jhaena Jewels launches new digital portal for a more connected shopping experience
Jhaena Jewels is taking its live-selling experience to the next level with the launch of its new digital…
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