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BSP highlights Islamic finance growth potential

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday underscored the country's promising prospects as a key destination for Islamic finance investment, citing a growing regulatory framework and market readiness during the recent launch of an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

PLDT corporate communications head retires

Early Monday, PLDT announced the “voluntary retirement” of veteran journalist Catherine Yap-Yang, a first vice president and head of the company’s corporate communications group. Her retirement took effect December 1.

ASEAN+3 sustainable bond market hits USD893B in 3Q

The sustainable bond market in the ASEAN+3 region experienced significant growth in the third quarter, with outstanding sustainable bonds reaching USD893.1 billion by the end of September, according to data collected by the Asian Development Bank’s Asia Bond Monitor. 

Philippines, UAE sign MOU on energy transition cooperation

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on energy transition cooperation was signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to the UAE on 26 November.

URC Inaugurates P5.4B Flour Milling Plant in Quezon

The Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has officially inaugurated a P5.4 billion flour milling plant in Sariaya, Quezon, marking a significant step in enhancing the country's food security and agricultural infrastructure.

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Subic EnerZone upgrading grid as Freeport demand rises

Subic EnerZone Corp., the AboitizPower-led electricity distributor at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, is preparing network upgrades to accommodate rising power demand as the economic hub expands, following a 25-year extension of its partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

DA urges OFWs to explore agribusiness as extra or long-term income 

The Department of Agriculture encourages overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to look into agribusiness as a practical alternative source of income and sustainable livelihood for when they come back home to the Philippines.

Marcos vows to defend peso as oil-driven inflation pressures economy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to use the government’s available foreign exchange reserves and policy tools to defend the peso against further depreciation, while acknowledging that surging oil prices and supply-side constraints continue to fuel inflation.

Palawan Group, RFC widen loan access via new partnerships

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) and Radiowealth Finance Company (RFC) are expanding their partnership to simplify loan disbursements and repayments, combining branch-based services with digital payments to reach more Filipino borrowers.
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