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SEC stops Zamboanga firm offering 35 percent investment return in 15 days

The Securities and Exchange Commission has canceled the corporate registration of Silverlion Livestock Trading Corp. for soliciting investments from the public without the required...

RSA-NEA tandem averts heavily indebted Albay Electric Cooperative disconnection from grid

San Miguel Global Power (SMGP), the power generation arm of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has come to the rescue of debt-saddled Albay...

 Libreng Sakay program to continue with P1.285-B budget

Commuters are to continue availing of free rides, including on the EDSA Busway system, as P1.285 billion has been provided the government’s Service Contracting...

Foreign firm to start tests for possible hydrogen power plant in Zamboanga

A foreign firm is set to conduct technical studies and tests this month for the possible development of a hydrogen power plant in Olutanga...

URC instant coffee, potato snack items top food brand survey in 2022

Universal Robina Corporation’s food offerings continue to be among the most chosen brands in the Philippines, according to London-based brand consulting firm Kantar Group. “URC...

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SOCOTECO II–Ignite JVA faces pushback anew as court issues TRO

The proposed Conditional Joint Venture Agreement (CJVA) between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and Ignite Power has encountered a new setback after the Office of the Executive Judge of the 11th Judicial Region issued another Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) halting the remaining scheduled dates of the cooperative’s membership plebiscite.

PH growth seen rebounding to 5.1% in 2027, ADB says, though risks remain

The Philippine economy is set to return to solid growth in 2027, supported by stronger services and industry activity plus timely government spending on key infrastructure, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest outlook released today. Gross domestic product is projected to expand 3.3 percent this year before rising to 5.1 percent in 2027 — a slightly slower pace than previously estimated in July, as prolonged tensions in the Middle East and higher global commodity prices have weighed on investments and raised costs.

Philippine H1 trade gap hits record USD31.36B

The Philippines’ merchandise trade deficit widened to a record...

Developing Asia-Pacific growth steadies at 5% in 2026, Philippines part of resilient trend— ADB

Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific will ease to 5 percent this year from 5.5 percent in 2025, then edge up to 5.1 percent in 2027, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported Wednesday. The 2026 forecast is a slight upgrade — 0.1 percentage points higher than the bank’s July outlook.
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