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BOI eyes P1T target, shifts focus to investment climate

The Board of Investments (BOI) remains confident of meeting its P1-trillion investment approvals target this year, but is shifting greater attention to the policy environment and industrial planning needed to sustain project inflows beyond its own investment pipeline.

ACEN shifts from rapid expansion to execution, profitability

ACEN is tightening its investment pipeline, preparing to surrender some renewable energy service contracts, and reshuffling its leadership as it shifts from rapid expansion to improving project returns, operating efficiency, and profitability.

Philippines climbs in digital, AI ranking, but readiness gaps remain

A shortage of technical talent, high AI costs, and inadequate digital infrastructure threaten to slow the Philippines’ adoption of artificial intelligence, even as the country climbed three places to 53rd among 70 economies in IMD’s 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking.

From Lara Croft to creative enterprise, Jolie takes aim at aid dependence

Angelina Jolie once made a career of raiding tombs as Lara Croft. These days, she is more interested in helping communities unlock the riches they already possess.

BSP reaffirms commitment to price stabilty to safeguard long-term economic growth 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining price stability while fostering conditions for sustainable economic growth, navigating a challenging landscape marked by elevated inflation and cooling economic activity.

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Asian Terminals secures 25-year Manila South Harbor concession renewal through 2063

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) has secured a 25-year extension of its contract to run and develop Manila South Harbor, keeping its role as operator of one of the country’s most important gateways until 2063.

Pag-IBIG socialized housing loans jump 175%, 20,000 homes offered in Davao

Pag-IBIG Fund more than doubled its financing for socialized housing in the first 10 months of 2026, extending homeownership opportunities to low-income families as it brings more than 20,000 housing units to a two-day fair in 4PHDavao City.

GSIS net income rises 14% to P123B in 9M 2026

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted a net income of P123 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 14 percent from P108 billion in the same period last year, putting the state pension fund on firmer ground to expand services and finance renewable energy programs for its members.

BSP keeps 3% credit card interest cap, raises installment and cash advance fee limits 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3.0-percent monthly ceiling on finance charges for unpaid credit card balances while raising the limits on installment add-on rates and cash advance processing fees.
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