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Storms temper agriculture growth to 2.6% in 2025

The value of Philippine agricultural output rose to P1.77 trillion in 2025, up 2.6 percent from a year earlier—a solid showing that would have been stronger were it not for weather-related disruptions in the final quarter, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

UnitedHealth fall exposes Dow’s quirks

A policy update out of Washington was all it took to send UnitedHealth Group into a tailspin—and drag the Dow Jones Industrial Average down with it.

Economy seen rebounding in Q4, but full-year growth still below target

The Philippine economy is expected to grow faster in the fourth quarter, helping soften what has been a weak second half of the year, though full-year growth will likely remain below the government’s target.

Manila Water locks in P27B loan for Wawa acquisition

Manila Water Co. Inc., the east zone water concessionaire controlled by tycoon Enrique Razon, has secured a 15-year, P27-billion loan from BDO Unibank Inc. to fund its acquisition of WawaJVCo. Inc., strengthening its grip on a critical water source for Metro Manila.

Banks, DTI forge startup growth pact

Global financial institutions are deepening ties with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to accelerate Philippine startup growth and expand innovation links across ASEAN and Japan.

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Cisco and NVIDIA make AI infrastructure practical 

If artificial intelligence has spent the last two years as corporate theater with lavish pilots and cautious applause, then Cisco and NVIDIA are now selling the stage itself.

The Days Ahead

Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

Grab expands electric taxi rollout nationwide push

Grab Philippines is accelerating its shift to eco-mobility, expanding the rollout of its GrabTaxi Electric service as electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains momentum across the country.

Shopee expands MSME roadshow to regions

Shopee is expanding its Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow across more provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao, scaling up a nationwide push to deliver digital skills training to underserved entrepreneurs.
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