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Trust ratings aren’t get-out-of-jail cards

If trust ratings could acquit public officials, we might as well save everyone the trouble.

PAL expands long-haul fleet with deal for up to 14 Airbus A350-1000s

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken another major step in modernizing its fleet after signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow to acquire up to 14 A350-1000 aircraft.

NBI chief: persons of interest in VP kill threat known

National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag told the Senate impeachment court that the agency has identified persons of interest in its investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that she had contracted a hitman to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. During cross-examination, the defense questioned Matibag's impartiality, citing his appointment by Marcos and his wife's role as a lawmaker who signed the impeachment complaint. Matibag also testified that an American law enforcer told him threats against the US president typically result in immediate arrest under American law.

PSE updates index inclusion rules to match global norms

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has announced major updates to its criteria for companies joining the 30-member benchmark index, introducing a new market capitalization threshold and revised liquidity rules ahead of the February 2027 rebalancing period.

JCB marks 30 years in Philippines, joins 70th PH-Japan friendship commemoration

The Philippines and Japan established formal diplomatic ties in 1956, building a longstanding partnership centered on friendship, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange.

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PCC restores 30-day M&A notification deadline for deals 

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is restoring the mandatory 30-day notification period for mergers and acquisitions, tightening the timetable for regulatory scrutiny of major deals.

EJ Obiena defends Asian Games crown, sets record

Ernest John “EJ" Obiena defended his Asian Games pole vault title Tuesday, but the Filipino champion left Japan with something almost as intriguing as the gold medal: a six-meter question left unanswered.

Colliers flags property slowdown as developers turn selective 

The Philippine property market is slowing, but developers are not exactly heading for the exits. Instead, a weak economy, higher borrowing costs, and geopolitical uncertainty are prompting a more deliberate approach to launches, leasing, and expansion, according to Colliers Philippines.

Philippines pushes ASEAN export controls to curb illicit tobacco trade

The Philippines is pushing for a coordinated ASEAN approach to illicit tobacco trade, proposing that exporting countries require cigarette shipments to comply with the regulatory and tax requirements of their declared destination markets.
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