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Australia backs women entrepreneurs with landmark SME loan

The Australian Embassy in the Philippines has announced a US$3 million (₱172 million) loan to ARQ SME Finance, a female-led lender, to boost access to capital for small businesses—particularly those led by women.

Gold soars amid uncertainty, rate cut hopes

A fresh bout of uncertainty and mounting anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut added glitter to gold, pushing it to a record high on Tuesday.

Recto vows zero waste in 2026 budget program

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has pledged to ensure that every peso of the proposed P6.793-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026 is spent wisely, vowing strict oversight to prevent waste and corruption.

Dizon commits to 60-day DPWH reorganization

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon reaffirmed his commitment to complete the agency’s reorganization within 60 days, despite acknowledging the process as "very difficult but absolutely necessary," during a media briefing at the DPWH headquarters.

SEC flags Pegasus International for illegal investment scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning against engaging with Pegasus International Ventures Inc., citing its unauthorized investment solicitation and potentially fraudulent operations.

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Mixed fuel price changes mark fourth week in series

Fuel prices willl see mixed adjustments for the fourth week in a row, taking effect Tuesday morning, October 27. Gasoline will go down by P0.30 per liter, while diesel rises P1.20 per liter and kerosene goes up by P0.50 per liter, as confirmed by major suppliers including Petron and Seaoil, following the Department of Energy’s announcement Monday.

Gov’t explores funding routes for nuclear program; US offers up to $5B support

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed Monday the government is pursuing multiple financing avenues to kickstart the country’s nuclear energy program, with the United States offering at least $5 billion in potential funding support.

Gardencourt brings garden living to Taguig’s Arca South

Ayala Land Premier (ALP) has begun turning over units at Gardencourt Residences, bringing its garden-centered residential concept to life at Arca South, the 74-hectare mixed-use estate in Taguig.

BIR suspends online tax registration badge requirement

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has suspended the Oct. 31 deadline for taxpayers to post a registration badge online, responding to privacy and technical concerns raised by online sellers, content creators and other taxpayers.
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