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Philippines courts UAE energy, data capital

The Philippines is courting fresh capital from the United Arab Emirates, sharpening its pitch around energy security and digital infrastructure as talks advance with two heavyweight Emirati groups.

Coal Asia ditches mining, bets big on water

Coal Asia Holdings Inc. is abandoning its coal roots and reinventing itself as a water utilities holding firm in a sweeping corporate reset that has triggered backdoor listing scrutiny from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

Palay prices rebound as import ban holds

Farmgate prices of palay improved in December from November, buoyed by the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of the year, offering temporary relief to local farmers after months of weak prices.

Las Vegas consumer show yield fresh investments

Fresh investment leads for the Philippines emerged on the sidelines of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, underscoring how the country is positioning itself beyond consumer tech hype and into manufacturing, aerospace, and services growth.

Money supply expands in November, liquidity growth slows

Domestic liquidity grew by 7.6 percent year-on-year to P19.4 trillion in November, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), reflecting continued expansion in money supply even as growth eased from the previous month.

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FPIP exec elected to key post in PCCI Tanauan

The First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP), represented by Ricky Carandang, has been elected external vice president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Tanauan City Chapter.

Expanded work-from-home rule eases pressure on IT-BPM firms

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) welcomed the government’s approval of expanded work-from-home flexibility for registered business enterprises, saying the move offers immediate operational relief to companies and workers grappling with rising costs.

AI-Driven identity attacks surge worldwide, new report warns

A new report from biometric identity verification solutions provider iProov says cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to carry out identity-based attacks at a much larger scale, raising risks for businesses and digital platforms.

Home Credit offers early access, flexible payments for new MacBook Neo

Home Credit Philippines has launched an exclusive nationwide pre-order for the new MacBook Neo, aiming to make high-performance laptops more accessible to Filipinos through affordable installment plans.
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