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    Jobless rate up in Nov, improves from Oct

    Unemployment rate rose year-on-year in November 2025 but fell from October, as the labor market gained momentum ahead of the Christmas season, the Philippine Statistics Authroity reported on Wednesday.

    BDO launches fifth ASEAN sustainability bond offer

    BDO Unibank has opened the public offer of its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond, targeting a minimum of ₱5 billion.

    Lender sees moderate recovery ahead in 2026

    Metrobank expects a gradual economic recovery in 2026 after a challenging year marked by global and local headwinds.

    Tech skills will make 2026 careers click

    The Philippine job market is about to get a digital jolt. 

    Feast of the Black Nazarene: Faith, footsteps, a moving economy

    Every January 9, Manila wakes up to a city transformed. Streets close, mobile signals strain, and time seems to slow as millions of barefoot devotees converge for the Traslación of the Black Nazarene—one of the world’s largest religious processions and among the most powerful public expressions of Filipino faith.

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    GSIS explores broker-led stock loan program to boost market participation

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying a Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) proposal to allow pension fund members to access stock loans and other financial products, signaling potential support for initiatives that could expand retirement investment options and strengthen the local stock market.

    Competition rules transform public transport market 

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.

    Singapore’s Atome secures $345m syndicated loan

    Singapore-based Atome, part of Advance Intelligence Group, has raised $345 million through an upsized syndicated debt facility, up from $200 million secured in 2024.

    Cebu Landmasters gets PCC approval for Japanese investor

    Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) said it has secured approval from the Philippine Competition Commission for the entry of Japanese firm NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. as a partner in its Luzon expansion. The deal allows NTT UD Asia to acquire 40 percent of the voting shares of CLI Luzon Ventures Inc., the unit formed to lead the company’s developments in Luzon.
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