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Jobless rate up in Nov, improves from Oct

Unemployment rate rose year-on-year in November 2025 but fell from October, as the labor market gained momentum ahead of the Christmas season, the Philippine Statistics Authroity reported on Wednesday.

BDO launches fifth ASEAN sustainability bond offer

BDO Unibank has opened the public offer of its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond, targeting a minimum of ₱5 billion.

Lender sees moderate recovery ahead in 2026

Metrobank expects a gradual economic recovery in 2026 after a challenging year marked by global and local headwinds.

Tech skills will make 2026 careers click

The Philippine job market is about to get a digital jolt. 

Feast of the Black Nazarene: Faith, footsteps, a moving economy

Every January 9, Manila wakes up to a city transformed. Streets close, mobile signals strain, and time seems to slow as millions of barefoot devotees converge for the Traslación of the Black Nazarene—one of the world’s largest religious processions and among the most powerful public expressions of Filipino faith.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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