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October 4, 2026
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Toshiba’s Philippines expansion to create 3K jobs – Recto
Japanese firm Toshiba’s planned expansion of its hard disk drive manufacturing operations in the Philippines is projected to generate 3,000 additional jobs for Filipinos, further strengthening the country’s role in the global da…
‘All sugar output should be reserved for domestic use’
Local sugar producers have urged government to reserve all output for domestic use, citing a projected decline in supply and the need to safeguard the industry.…
Red flags
There is no question that protecting our country’s borders is important.…
Hanabishi eyes sales growth despite cautious outlook
Hanabishi Appliances has a cautiously optimistic outlook on sales growth this year as high fuel prices and foreign exchange volatility weigh on dealers’ expansion plans.…
Arthaland ramps up expansion of sustainable project portfolio
Real estate developer Arthaland Corp. is ramping up expansion of its sustainable project portfolio after successfully raising over P2 billion from an oversubscribed preferred share offering.…
VinFast MPV 7 charges ahead as official fleet for the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting 2026
Eleven units of the VF MPV 7 will be used as the official electric vehicle fleet for delegates……
Personal Finance & Investing
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DBP urges public to invest in RTBs
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines called on the public to invest in the latest tranche of the retail Treasury bond program, which provides shorter tenor and higher interest rate.…
Philippines eyed as next wellness destination
If you have the means to live longer and better, chances are you would consider Singapore or Hong Kong for your medical checkups.…
They are just like us
I’ve often wondered why the rich live so lavishly.…
Philippines handlooms weave their way into the digital age
The Department of Science and Technology is preparing to roll out a digital passport for Philippine handloom textiles to help them comply with European Union requirements and curb counterfeit products.…
The changing ad game for Pinoy brands
The fast-changing landscape of the internet and social media has reshaped people’s media consumption preferences and habits.…
Philippines tourism makes stride as global ranking climbs
The Philippines was named the seventh-fastest improving economy in global tourism after climbing eight places to 57th out of 110 countries in the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum.…
SEC seeks higher capital requirement for brokers
The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to raise the minimum capital requirement for stockbrokers to P120 million from P100 million as part of its next wave of capital market reforms.…
Data security, privacy remain barriers to AI adoption
Philippine businesses are increasingly embracing AI to boost productivity, but concerns over data security and privacy continue to hamper further adoption.…
SCOUTING MONTH
SCOUTING MONTH  The Manila Times…
GCash IPO: Can the Philippines’ digital finance leader become a long-term compounder?
GCash IPO: Can the Philippines’ digital finance leader become a long-term compounder?  Manila Bulletin…
Traders back tighter BSP rules
Traders back tighter BSP rules  Daily Tribune…
Binance, BlockShoals push regulated crypto ecosystem
Binance, BlockShoals push regulated crypto ecosystem  Daily Tribune…
BSP tipped to end rate hikes in Oct
BSP tipped to end rate hikes in Oct  Inquirer.net…
September inflation seen rising within BSP forecast
September inflation seen rising within BSP forecast  PressReader…
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