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Global trade growth seen decelerating further this year

Governments in emerging-market and developing economies (EMDEs) need to forge stronger cooperation to increase cross-border trade as global trade growth is seen to decelerate...

Manuel M. Lopez Passes Away

Manuel M. Lopez, a former Philippine envoy to Japan and former chairman of Manila Electric Co., passed away on Thursday. He was 80.

Inappropriate use of bank funds gets Leyte rural banker up to 20 years in jail

The Regional Trial Court of Burauen, Leyte (RTC-Burauen) has convicted a former officer of the now-closed Rural Bank of Burauen (Leyte), Inc. for violating the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) and appropriate legislation.

Sunlight Air, BillEase announce partnership offering cardless Fly Now, Pay Later 

Domestic boutique charter airline Sunlight Air and consumer finance app BillEase are partners in a venture enabling tourists to book flights and pay later even without a credit card.

PLDT, Smart thwart 17 billion attempts to open malicious sites, block 400 million fraudulent text messages

PLDT and Smart have intensified their anti-cybercrime efforts and clamped down on illegal activities perpetrated over their text messaging or SMS and online platforms. 

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Nickel Asia secures right to operate two Zambales nickel sites

Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) on Wednesday said that its subsidiary Samar Nickel Mining Resources has signed an operating agreement with San Juanico Resources Corp. The deal gives Samar Nickel the right to manage mineral claims covering roughly 3,432 hectares in Candelaria and Sta. Cruz, Zambales, under MPSA No. 265-2008-III. It remains subject to approval by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.

Foreign direct investment holds steady at $1.7 billion, reflecting confidence in Philippine economy

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the Philippines, with total foreign direct investment (FDI) reaching US$1.7 billion in the first three months of 2026. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shows that both fresh equity placements and reinvested earnings remained largely unchanged compared to recent periods, signaling that overseas businesses see stable opportunities in the country.

SEC opens second comment period for revised online lending rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released draft guidelines for a second round of public feedback, aiming to end the current moratorium on registering new online lending platforms while tightening rules to strengthen oversight and better protect borrowers.

NAIA Terminal 3 to add major dining brands, expand amenities under ongoing upgrade

The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is set to expand food and retail options at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, continuing improvements since it took over operations in September 2024.
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