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Food price slowdown keeps inflation steady at 1.7% in October

Philippine headline inflation held steady at 1.7 percent in October 2025, unchanged from September and slower than the 3.0 percent recorded a year earlier, as food and transport costs continued to ease, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

Philippine farm exports surge in September, narrows trade deficit

The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed in September to USD932.2 million, helped by a strong growth in farm exports and a slight decline in imports, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Agencies brace for Typhoon Tino impact on power, agriculture

The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that the country’s power and fuel supplies remain stable despite disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino.

Petron net income rises 37% on stronger sales, efficiency gains

Petron Corp., the country’s largest oil refiner and fuel retailer, reported a 37 percent increase in net income to ₱9.7 billion for the first nine months of the year, up from ₱7.1 billion in the same period last year.

DA issues revised guidelines on bird flu vaccination

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has released new guidelines for targeted vaccination to help control the spread of avian influenza, or bird flu.

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Gokongwei, Salazar named MAP Management Persons of the Year

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei and PHINMA Corporation President and COO Dr. Chito B. Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their contributions to corporate transformation, education and inclusive economic growth.

DOF targets cheaper remittances, faster development financing

The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.

FAST charts Cebu expansion after return to Chiongbian family

FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.

Limlingan takes SSS helm, eyes loans, investment returns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.
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