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PAL raises additional $50 million to fund fleet upgrade and route expansion

The Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL), led by the Lucio Tan group, is raising an extra $50 million to support its fleet modernization efforts and expand its international flight network.

GSIS net income jumps 28%, gains go straight to members 

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) earned P94.75 billion in the first half of 2026—up nearly 28 percent year-on-year—with total assets rising to P2.05 trillion. Operating costs stayed very low, so 94 centavos of every peso spent went directly to benefits and claims.

Central bank projects inflation no higher than 6.6% in July

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects inflation will fall between 5.6 percent and 6.6 percent. The range reflects competing forces shaping the economy.

The green revolution could leave wildlife in the red

The world needs more minerals to build electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries. But a new study warns that the rush to dig them...

BOI explores China tie-up to boost EV workforce

The Board of Investments (BOI) is seeking to strengthen the Philippines' electric vehicle (EV) talent pipeline through a potential partnership with China's largest automotive vocational education institution, as the government works to attract more EV manufacturing investments.

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PCCI pushes lower living costs amid wage row

The legal battle over Metro Manila's suspended wage hike has widened into a broader debate over a familiar economic question. Is raising pay enough when the cost of living keeps climbing?

SB19’s historic Lollapalooza debut turns Philippines into front row

Who says you need a plane ticket to feel the rush of a global music festival? When SB19 stepped onto the Lollapalooza stage in Chicago, history was made. When thousands of Filipinos gathered before sunrise to watch it together, history became a nationwide block party.

Business sentiment bounces back as companies plan expansion and hiring

Businesses around the country turned significantly more optimistic in June this year, setting the stage for stronger economic growth as companies plan to expand operations and hire more workers over the coming year.

FDC Misamis inks 2yr, 20-MW supply deal with COREnergy 

FDC Misamis Power Corporation has agreed to feed 20 megawatts of power to COREnergy for the next two years, a deal that pushes more Mindanao-generated electricity into the hands of businesses nationwide as the country's retail power market keeps widening.
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