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ING expects BSP to pause at May meeting

Dutch financial giant ING Bank expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to step on the brakes and pause from its aggressive tightening cycle...

Forbes: Villar, Razon, Ang now the country’s richest

Property developer Manuel B. Villar Jr. and port magnate Enrique K. Razon Jr. are the richest Filipinos, according to Forbes Magazine.  The Sy siblings, heirs...

Jollibee buys majority of its franchise holder in Hong Kong

Singapore-based Golden Plate Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd., is acquiring shares 60 percent of Hong Kong’s Meko Holdings...

Credit bureau maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification

The Credit Information Corp. (CIC) has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after successfully completing the on-site third-party surveillance audit last February. The audit was conducted...

FX buffer returns to $100B level, hits 2-month high in March

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) reverted in March to $100 billion and hit its highest...

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Colliers survey flags shifts in Philippine property demand

A new survey highlighted by Colliers Philippines points to changing preferences across the country’s office, residential, hotel, and industrial sectors, as evolving consumer behavior reshapes real estate strategies.

PEZA sees opportunities, pushes reforms amid uncertainty 

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) remains upbeat on attracting investments despite mounting global uncertainties, positioning the Philippines as a stable hub for firms targeting both Western and fast-growing Asian markets.

GWEC backs offshore wind for PH energy security

Offshore wind is a long-term investment—not a quick fix—for the Philippines’ energy challenges, but one that can strengthen energy security, economic resilience, and domestic industry, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.

Fuel prices jump sharply; some oil firms drop staggered increases

Fuel prices are set to rise sharply this week, with Jetti Petroleum Corp. announcing a one-time increase starting Tuesday. Gasoline prices will go up by ₱8 per liter, while diesel will increase by ₱18 per liter. The company said it can no longer spread adjustments over several days and will implement the hike all at once.
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