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BSP sees elevated inflation shaping 2027 budget

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects inflation to remain elevated in 2027, with the government adopting a 4 percent to 5 percent inflation assumption in crafting the proposed national budget amid continued global and domestic price risks.

Secretary Go says 2027 budget to prioritize fiscal discipline

Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the government’s 2027 budget will prioritize fiscal discipline and higher-impact spending as the administration works to sustain economic growth while reducing the deficit and managing debt levels.

MAP raises tax concerns as BIR pursues reforms

The Management Association of the Philippines has flagged tax administration issues with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, prompting the agency to explore further reforms aimed at making compliance simpler, more predictable, and more responsive to businesses.

Aboitiz eyes P7B LIMA investment as office demand grows 

Aboitiz Economic Estates is preparing to invest about P7 billion in LIMA Estate in Batangas as sustained demand for office space drives the expansion of its commercial business district.

DA backs new national ube association to boost industry, exports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed the creation of United Ube PH Association Inc., a unified national group aiming to strengthen and expand the Philippine ube industry. Formed following a July meeting convened by Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr., the organization secured official registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission this month as a non-stock, non-profit entity. It unites farmers, cooperatives, processors, traders, exporters, researchers, and government representatives across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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Security Bank wins ABF awards for digital banking, Terra Solar

Security Bank Corp. and its investment banking arm Security Bank Capital Investment Corp. have won three Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognizing their digital banking initiatives and role in financing one of the Philippines’ largest renewable energy projects.

Nextbank, MCRBi deepen digital banking push in CALABARZON

Nextbank and Mount Carmel Rural Bank, Inc. (MCRBi) are expanding their partnership to bring mobile banking services to more customers in CALABARZON, giving households and small businesses greater access to digital financial services.

Senate President eyes vape, wealth taxes to offset losses

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is looking to raise taxes on vaping products and develop a Philippine version of a wealth tax to offset revenue losses from a proposed repeal of the travel tax while supporting economic growth.

Gilas women rain 3s to end Mexico campaign

The women of Gilas Pilipinas brought a monsoon to Guadalajara, raining 3-pointers and shooting a torrential 70 percent from two-point range to beat Senegal, 79-75, and close their FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-qualifying tournament campaign with a victory.
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