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BSP rate call, GCash IPO set tone for volatile market

Philippine stocks enter Monday caught between the promise of fresh market enthusiasm and mounting economic headwinds, as Mynt’s anticipated listing competes with a looming...

Wang wins SJM Macao Open in playoff after last year’s heartbreak

Chinese-Taipei’s Wang Wei-hsuan gained redemption at the $1-million SJM Macao Open, defeating Korean star Sungjae Im in a playoff to claim his first Asian Tour title at Macau Golf & Country Club.

PITX sees 1.89 million passengers for Undas travel period

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) forecasts around 1.89 million passengers passing through its facilities from October 25 to November 4 this year, as Filipinos travel home for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

SEC rolls out new market making rules to boost liquidity, align with global standards

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the regulatory framework governing market making activities, bringing Philippine market practices in line with international standards to improve liquidity, strengthen price formation, and support capital raising in the country’s financial markets.

Hydropower developers call for stronger government support, clear roadmap to unlock sector potential

Amid the ongoing El Niño dry spell, local hydropower developers are urging the government to step up assistance and put in place clearer policies to speed up project rollout across the country.

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Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.

Philippine electronics exports strengthen US supply chains amid weak peso

The Philippines is seeking a larger role in US technology supply chains as rising artificial intelligence (AI) demand creates fresh opportunities for the country’s semiconductor and electronics industry, with a weaker peso potentially improving exporters’ price competitiveness.
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