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BSP projects inflation higher in  September

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects headline inflation to settle between 6.4 percent and 7.4 percent for September 2026, pointing to persistent cost pressures that will continue to stretch consumer budgets and squeeze corporate margins.

PEZA targets robotics boom with new export cluster

The Philippines is positioning itself for a bigger role in the global robotics industry as the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) assembles an export ecosystem spanning robot components, finished machines and the data powering physical artificial intelligence.

NTC tightens rules on refurbished phone trade

Consumers buying refurbished phones and other used gadgets could get more protection under proposed rules from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) aimed at keeping stolen, tampered and defective devices out of the market.

ACEN unit signs deal for 49% stake in India solar project

ACEN Corp.’s renewable energy business is expanding its presence in India, with its subsidiary Unlimited Renewables Holdings B.V. (URH) signing agreements that could bring a new strategic investor into a solar project in Rajasthan.

PCC restores 30-day M&A notification deadline for deals 

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is restoring the mandatory 30-day notification period for mergers and acquisitions, tightening the timetable for regulatory scrutiny of major deals.

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Century Properties simplifies housing business via PHirst merger

Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) is consolidating its first-home housing business under its listed parent company after securing regulatory approval to absorb PHirst Park Homes Inc., a move aimed at simplifying operations and tightening capital allocation.

Gov’t building ₱430 million FMRs in Mimaropa

The Department of Agriculture and Department of Public Works and Highways have partnered to build 29 farm-to-market roads across Mimaropa worth P430 million, marking a major step to cut costs and boost earnings for thousands of rural families.

Domestic companies led 2Q expansion in foreign currency loans

Borrowing in foreign currencies by domestic industries drove a notable quarter-on-quarter increase in foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans, which rose to $16.31 billion in the second quarter of 2026. This marks a 5.6 percent expansion from the $15.44 billion recorded in the previous quarter, signaling strong credit demand among key economic sectors operating in foreign trade and essential local industries.

Filipinos put daily needs over long-term financial goals amid rising costs

Economic strains including higher prices for everyday goods are pushing most Filipinos to focus on covering current household expenses rather than setting money aside for future milestones, according to the latest Purple Report from East West Ageas Life Insurance Corp.
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