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Fuel prices surge again: Second consecutive weekly increase

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Fuel prices have risen for the second week in a row, signaling ongoing pressure from tightening global oil supplies and increasing demand.

MC Taxi legislation in limbo: Riders urge Senate action

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The Motorcycle Taxi Community Philippines (MTCP), a collective of motorcycle riders nationwide, is urging the Senate to fast-track the legalization of motorcycle taxis, emphasizing that the slow pace of legislation is delaying a practical and beneficial solution for urban mobility and economic opportunities.

GCash expands cashless payment reach in Japan with Alipay+ and PayPay partnership

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GCash, the Philippines' leading mobile wallet, has partnered with Alipay+ and PayPay, enabling its users to make seamless QR-code payments at over three million...

Las Piñas WRF promises clean water, better wastewater services for Metro Manila

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Maynilad Water Services Inc. has announced that its P4.84-billion Las Piñas Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) is now 33 percent complete, on track for full operation by July 2026.

SEC mandates new disclosure rules for auditor fees to boost corporate transparency

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new regulations requiring publicly listed companies and other public interest entities to disclose fees paid to external auditors.
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Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

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Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.

Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

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The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.

Idle bamboo land offers opening for Philippine firms in $73B global market

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The Philippines has plenty of bamboo-growing land. What it lacks is enough businesses turning the fast-growing grass into products worth considerably more than garden stakes and handicrafts.
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