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Treasury marks milestone as PH nears 2025 borrowing goal

Finance undersecretary Karlo Fermin Adriano described the BTr as keeper of the nation’s “passbook,” responsible for raising about 90 percent of the government’s borrowing needs—an essential task that supports everything from public services to long-term economic plans.

New oil projects to take years

PXP Energy Corp. says it will take years before three newly awarded petroleum service contracts (PSCs) can be fully developed, citing the complexity and long timelines of oil exploration.

Filipinos brace for AI-driven fraud wave in holiday mobile shopping

As Filipino shoppers head into the busiest mobile shopping season of the year, new research from Appdome’s fifth annual Consumer Expectations of Mobile App Security Report shows rising anxiety over synthetic fraud, identity theft, and AI-driven scams.

NorthPort ramps up capacity with new high-power cranes

NorthPort, the country’s main domestic gateway operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has boosted its operations with the arrival of two new Gottwald ESP 5 mobile harbor cranes.

Free tool helps entrepreneurs practice company registration

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a free online tool that lets entrepreneurs practice the company registration process before filing real applications.

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Phinma sets sights on Vietnam as next stop for regional education expansion

Phinma Corp. is eyeing Vietnam as a key new market to grow its already expanding network of educational institutions across Southeast Asia, company leadership has confirmed.

Mixed fuel adjustments set to hit local pumps 

Filipino households and businesses face another week of divergent fuel price movements, as local retailers prepare to implement mixed adjustments driven by shifting geopolitical signals, seasonal demand, and supply chain disruptions. Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas indicated that gasoline prices are projected to rise by ₱1.50 to ₱1.70 per liter, while diesel prices offer brief relief with an expected drop of ₱1.90 to ₱2.10 per liter. The outlook for kerosene remains unspecified for the week following a sharp increase in the previous period.

Gov’t overhauls PERA rules to boost retirement savings and market growth

The Philippine government is rolling out key reforms to expand the Personal Equity and Retirement Account, or PERA, encouraging more Filipinos to save and invest for their future.

Mitsubishi’s $700-M Ayala deal to spur Luzon Corridor projects

Mitsubishi Corp.‘X planned USD700-million investment in Ayala Corp. could help accelerate infrastructure, energy, logistics and digital projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), deepening Japanese participation in the Philippines’ industrial development while raising expectations for stronger private-sector investment.
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