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Lower rates on Philippine treasury bills amid policy easing expectations

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Average interest rates on Treasury bills (T-bills) declined at Monday's auction, supported by market expectations of further monetary policy easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Meralco cuts power rates in January, offering savings for residential consumers

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Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor, said Monday power rates in January will be reduced, offering some relief to residential customers amid ongoing economic challenges. 

Global rice prices continued to ease in January

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Global rice prices continued to soften in the first ten trading days of 2025, as prices in Vietnam, the Philippines' primary source of the food staple, fell significantly compared to December levels.

GMA Network names Nessa Valdellon as SVP-Public Affairs

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GMA Network has appointed Nessa Valdellon, who has played a pivotal role in transforming public affairs as a content powerhouse, as senior vice president for...

ERC seeks public input on net-metering rule overhaul

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to the country’s net-metering rules, a move that could impact thousands of electricity consumers and solar power users across the nation.
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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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