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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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MRT-7 partial opening targeted for Q2 2027; KORAIL to support operations

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to partially open the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) by the second quarter of 2027, with its first 12 stations set to begin service.

DTI widens export push amid double-digit growth

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up efforts to expand market access for Philippine exporters as merchandise shipments sustained double-digit growth in the first five months of 2026, signaling resilient external demand despite global trade uncertainties.

Fintech app Salmon aims to remove stigma of “utang” with rewarding credit products

The fast-growing fintech company Salmon has launched a new campaign aimed at reshaping how Filipinos view borrowing, shifting the perception of debt from a source of stress to a positive financial tool.

US investors eye Philippine growth hubs for expansion

More than 25 US business executives and investors will visit the Philippines next week to explore opportunities in high-growth industries, signaling sustained American interest in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies.
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