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Markets brace for pressure as rate risks persist

Philippine financial markets may remain trapped in a cautious trading environment as investors balance hopes of global monetary easing with stubborn domestic inflation, currency weakness, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Alas Pilipinas girls finish historic U17 campaign with a win

Alas Pilipinas’ girls ended their historic FIVB U17 World Championship debut in Chile with something better than a consolation prize, momentum.

P7.1-B Nueva Ecija irrigation project set for August 25 public scoping

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Environmental Management Bureau, will conduct a public scoping meeting for the proposed P7.1 billion Lower Cabu Irrigation Project in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on August 25, 2026.

Clark Food hub accelerates, eyes partial operations before end- 2027

The Department of Agriculture is fast-tracking the Clark National Food Hub with the full backing of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., moving the project from planning to construction.

MPTC and SMC accelerate multi-billion expressway merger to form infra giant

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. and San Miguel Corp. are fast-tracking negotiations to consolidate their tollway operations into a single giant infrastructure platform, targeting to finalize the landmark deal within the year.

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Sugar imports only a market tool, not policy — DA chief

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.

R&I affirms Philippines A- rating, stable outlook

Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ A- investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient economic fundamentals, improving fiscal conditions, and manageable external risks.

Ex-Transporation chief elected to San Miguel board 

San Miguel Corp. has elected former Transportation Secretary and Philippine Airlines president Jaime J. Bautista as an independent director, adding a veteran of the aviation, finance, and government sectors to the conglomerate’s board.

Cybersecurity core to digital finance: Maya leaders

Filipinos’ growing use of financial apps has moved cybersecurity from back-end concern to central user experience, Maya executives said at the BusinessWorld Cybersecurity Summit. This shift reshapes industry practices, customer expectations, and regulatory needs.
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