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PDIC’s P107B fund transfer to Treasury stirs risk debate

In a move aimed at supporting the government’s economic agenda, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has remitted P107.23 billion to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), reinforcing the government's efforts to drive economic growth through major infrastructure and social programs.

Retail rice price drop faces stubborn roadblocks, stakeholders push for deeper reforms

The recent government move to set a P58 per kg maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, effective 20 January, has been met with cautious optimism by local stakeholders.

PH energy surge: 6,841 MW boost seen helping strengthen 2025 output expansion

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a major boost to the country's power supply, with 6,841 megawatts (MW) of new capacity scheduled to come online this year.

D&L Industries projects brighter 2025, boosted by easing inflation and election spending

Customized food ingredients manufacturer D&L Industries Inc. is projecting a stronger financial performance in 2025 as it rebounds from the economic challenges that weighed down its earnings last year.

AirAsia PH launches new seat sale aimed at key destinations

AirAsia Philippines has launched its third consecutive seat sale of January 2025, offering air travelers the opportunity to book flights at rock-bottom fares starting at just P188.

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

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

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

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.

Smart call-drop rate breaches NTC standard in Undas tests

Smart Communications recorded a 5.26 percent call-drop rate in government tests at Metro Manila bus terminals ahead of Undas, breaching the National Telecommunications Commission’s prescribed ceiling of less than 2 percent even as the regulator found generally strong mobile network performance.
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