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PDEX aims to raise P600 billion in capital amid economic challenges

The Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEX) is poised to raise up to P600 billion in capital through its fixed-income trading platform this year, nearly double the P360 billion achieved in 2024. The projected surge comes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation concerns.

BOC Intercepts Undeclared Foreign Currency Worth PhP24.20 Million

As part of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified efforts to strengthen border protection, the BOC, through the Collection District III (NAIA), in coordination...

Appdome launches AI-powered threat management to protect mobile businesses

Appdome, a leader in mobile security, has unveiled Threat Dynamics™, a new AI-driven threat-management module designed to help businesses stay ahead of evolving mobile cyber threats.

Fuel price rollback offers relief to motorists amid global uncertainty

Motorists across the region are presented with much-needed relief as the fuel retailers roll back the price of petroleum products beginning Tuesday morning, marking the first price cut of the year after three consecutive weeks of hikes.

Treasury bill yields eased further at Monday’s auction

The average rates on treasury bills (T-bills) dropped at Monday’s auction, as strong demand pushed yields lower amid expectations of further monetary easing, following President Donald Trump’s call for additional interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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Gov’t greenlights $1-M aid to restructure LRT 1 PPP deal

The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.

MARINA suspends safety certificates after separate Cagayan, Bohol sea incidents 

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.

SEC urges manufacturers to tap capital markets for expansion

For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.

Japanese utility eyes solar projects for 10 PEZA locators

A Japanese power utility is sizing up a new Philippine market, and it is starting with something factories cannot do without: electricity.
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