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October 12, 2026
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PH adopts global bond pricing rules by Jan. 2027
PH adopts global bond pricing rules by Jan. 2027  thephilbiznews…
Red hot inflation seen extending BSP hikes
Red hot inflation seen extending BSP hikes  Inquirer.net…
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Inflation pressures most widespread in Philippines – Nomura
The Philippines is facing the most widespread inflation pressures among Asian economies tracked by Japanese investment bank Nomura, strengthening the case for further interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).…
Pork imports likely to expand next year – USDA
The entry of imported pork to the Philippines may increase by seven percent in 2027, with further growth likely tempered by higher domestic stocks, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).…
ERC adjusts Meralco’s power distribution rate
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) first rate reset in over a decade, but at a level roughly 37 percent lower than what the power giant had proposed.…
The eclectic revival of MCS
The Rufino-owned Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Legazpi Village, Makati City, is undergoing a subtle change that is not visible to many passersby.…
Intensive care
Our macroeconomic numbers are starting to look like the fading vital signs of a very sick patient who should be in intensive care. But the attending physician went off to Singapore to watch the F1 Grand Prix races instead.…
Cebu Pacific building up fleet for long-haul flights
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has landed its 15th aircraft for long-haul flights, boosting its fleet ahead of capacity expansion during the holiday season.…
Owners buy their stocks
There has been a recent wave of buying activity by major owners of listed companies. …
DOTr: New transport hubs up and running next year
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to complete three more big-ticket terminals in 2027 that would enhance land-based transport around and within Luzon.…
ADB ready to help Philippines deal with El Niño
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide assistance to the Philippines in dealing with the El Niño’s effects.…
Philippines on track to hit 6.4 million tourist arrivals target
Tourist arrivals may hit the 6.4 million target this year, supported by travel demand in the fourth quarter, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).…
MGEN makes final push for Atimonan coal plant
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is turning to its parent, Manila Electric Co., in what could be its last shot at finally advancing its 1,200-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Atimonan, Quezon.…
Stocks in search of positive catalysts
The local stock market could brace for another challenging week, with no positive catalysts in sight.…
No IPOs for other Ayala units, for now – Consing
Ayala Corp. the country’s oldest conglomerate, has no immediate plans to bring other business units public after the listing of GCash parent Mynt Inc.…
Hot money swings to 315 million dollar outflow in August
Foreign portfolio investments swung back to a net outflow in August, reversing three straight months of net inflows, as renewed geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment.…
Never gonna give you up: Del Rosario keeps up the fight for Phinma stocks
Giving up is not in tycoon Ramon del Rosario Jr.’s vocabulary – not when it comes to his company, and definitely not when it comes to the country.…
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Industry leaders flag enforcement gaps in substandard steel cases
Industry leaders raised concerns over weak follow-through on private-sector reports of suspected substandard steel products, while calling for stricter rules on product standards and a ban on induction furnaces products.…
‘Banks should shoulder more losses from digital scams’
Banks and other financial institutions should bear greater responsibility for losses from digital scams when these stem from weaknesses in their own controls, according to global management consulting firm Arthur D. Little (ADL).…
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