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Philippines weighs united ASEAN front on US tariff

The Philippines is weighing whether to push for a coordinated regional response to Washington’s newly announced 15 percent global tariff, as trade talks continue and no formal position has been adopted.

Business applauds BIR’s clean up drive

The Makati Business Club has thrown its support behind a bold internal crackdown at the Bureau of Internal Revenue, welcoming the filing of cases against 25 revenue personnel accused of misusing Letters of Authority.

ASEAN spotlight demands economic spark

As the Philippines takes the regional helm, the message from the private sector is blunt. Do not waste the spotlight.

Philippine Economy Poised for Recovery in 2026, Says Unicapital

The Philippine economy is entering a pivotal year of recovery and structural strengthening, according to the 2026 Outlook released by investment house Unicapital Group through its brokerage arm Unicapital Securities, Inc. (USI).

GSIS posts P344B in 2025 income as assets near P2 trillion

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported strong financial results in 2025, with total assets reaching P1.96 trillion, up 8.2 percent from 2024, putting the fund close to the P2 trillion mark.

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BCDA courts $50-M European aviation investment, US aerospace plant in Clark

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is pursuing at least USD50 million in initial investment from a European aircraft maintenance company, alongside a separate US aerospace manufacturing proposal, as it seeks to expand Clark’s role in the aviation industry.

DA acts on FMR data error; launches review and reforms 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening checks on project details and rolling out system-wide improvements after discrepancies were found in coordinates submitted for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects.

Maynilad-K-Water’s P14.8-B New Clark City project goes uncontested, nears award

A P14.8-billion water supply and wastewater project proposed by Maynilad Water Services Inc. and South Korea’s K-Water for New Clark City has cleared a key hurdle after attracting no competing bid, putting the consortium closer to securing the contract.

BPI Foundation brings financial literacy, digital learning to more public schools

BPI Foundation, the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, is broadening its nationwide push to boost financial literacy and digital learning, reaching thousands of students and teachers in underserved communities.
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