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Debt climbs, but structure cushions FX risk

The national government closed 2025 with outstanding debt of P17.17 trillion, up P1.66 trillion from end-2024, driven by fresh borrowings to finance development priorities and the drag from a weaker peso.

DOTr plans runway upgrades, night flights to help cut domestic air travel costs

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is moving to extend regional and provincial airport runways to help lower domestic airfares, especially to popular tourist destinations such as Siargao.

Universities, Mitsubishi partner to bridge learning–jobs gap

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has renewed its call for universities to integrate on-the-job training (OJT) into degree programs, stressing that graduates must be better prepared for real workplace demands and aligned with labor market needs.

Desert miracle, spoken softly

It was already past midnight in Manila when Alex Eala finally exhaled in Abu Dhabi, three hours after she began wrestling with Aliaksandra Sasnovich—and with herself.

FirstMetroSec rolls out Active Trader to support faster, more dynamic market trading

First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation (FirstMetroSec) has launched Active Trader, a new trading interface under its FirstMetroSec PRO platform, as part of its ongoing push to strengthen its digital trading ecosystem amid increasingly active market conditions.

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Philippine exports extend rally as risks mount

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up support for exporters while keeping a close watch on global developments that could disrupt trade and logistics, as Philippine exports continue their growth streak.

Home price growth slows to near six-year low in 4Q 2025

Residential property prices in the Philippines continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2025, but at a slower pace, indicating a cooling housing market, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

APECO, InfiniVAN pact targets data center hub

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with InfiniVAN Inc. to accelerate digital infrastructure development, a move officials say could position the ecozone as a competitive destination for data center investments.

Cebu Pacific rolls out discounted seats despite higher airline costs

Cebu Pacific has launched another round of its Super Seat Fest, offering up to 750,000 discounted seats as airlines face rising costs across the industry.
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