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    Philippines seal first Middle East FTA

    The Philippines is set to clinch its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation, with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates next week, a move expected to widen Manila’s commercial footprint in the Gulf.

    Philippine IT-BPM  leaps ahead with AI

    While the global information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry trudges along at a modest 2 percent annual growth, the Philippines is quietly pulling ahead. 

    Intellicare bets big on digital care

    As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, health maintenance organization Intellicare is sharpening its growth playbook for 2026 and beyond, doubling down on digitalization and broader access to care. 

    Finance Secretary Go sworn in as Monetary Board Member

    Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has officially joined the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board, the country’s top policy-making body for monetary and financial matters.

    Manila Water inspires communities through Lakbayan

    Manila Water is promoting water conservation with Lakbayan, its educational tour program that shows how water is treated, distributed, and managed. 

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    Foreign capital finds firm Philippine foothold

    Foreign direct investments into the Philippines picked up pace in October 2025, posting net inflows of USD642 million and lifting year-to-date totals to USD6.2 billion, signaling sustained investor interest despite a mixed global backdrop.

    DA greenlights raw sugar export amid falling local prices

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved a plan by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to export 100,000 metric tons of raw sugar to the United States, aiming to reduce excess local supply and support falling prices.

    Fuel prices to rise Tuesday

    Local fuel retailers will raise prices on Tuesday morning, with gasoline and kerosene going up by P0.30 per liter and diesel by P0.20 per liter.

    APECO pushes funding to lure investors

    The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is seeking the release of the remaining P7 billion from its P10-billion authorized capitalization to bankroll infrastructure and development projects designed to make the zone more attractive to investors.
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