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    DA pledges stronger support for banana exports

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday vowed stronger government support for the country’s banana sector, unveiling a package of interventions to fight the spread of Panama disease and restore competitiveness in global markets.

    BSP survey says stable lending outlook for borrowers

    A majority of banks expect lending standards for both businesses and households to remain unchanged in the last quarter of 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Government debt at P17.46T in Sept, down from Aug 

    The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt continued to decline, settling at P17.46 trillion as of end-September from its level at the end of August, reflecting ongoing fiscal discipline, a strategic borrowing strategy, and prudent liability management amid stable market conditions and solid investor confidence.

    BSP joins 2025 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monetary board members Romeo L. Bernardo and Walter C. Wassmer led the Philippine delegation to the 2025 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings held from 13 to 18 October 2025, in Washington, D.C.

    Alternergy secures Philippine Green Equity Label

    Renewable power developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. has received the confirmation of qualification to carry the Philippine Green Equity Label from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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    DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.

    Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November

    Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.

    FFCCCII urges govt to aim for higher 8% growth

    The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

    Takaful market in PH small but growing as insurers push wider use

    The P9 billion-odd market for takaful, or Islamic insurance, remains small in the Philippines but is slowly gaining ground as insurers step up efforts to widen awareness and use, particularly in Mindanao.
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