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BSP warns public vs sharing bank, e-wallet accounts for illegal transactions 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued an advisory reminding the public that bank accounts and e-wallets are strictly personal and must only be used by their registered owners.

DOT targets Korea rebound as US leads

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is moving to revive arrivals from South Korea after the country’s longtime top source market slipped this year, even as overall foreign visitor numbers continued to grow and the United States emerged as the Philippines’ largest inbound tourism market.

Mynt payment app builds OFW marketplace for reintegration

The payment app of Mynt is set to launch a dedicated digital marketplace for returning overseas Filipinos, creating new livelihood opportunities and helping migrant workers 

LNGPH locks in Ilijan plant reliability

LNGPH has moved to strengthen the long-term reliability of one of the country’s most important power facilities, signing a long-term service agreement with Mitsubishi...

Japan Foundation marks 30 years; Stella Dance Jam highlights PH-Japan friendship

The Japan Foundation, Manila hosted over the weekend the Stella Dance Jam at The Theater at Solaire in Parañaque City. The gathering was attended...

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Pork prices fall on ASF fears; vaccines, support seen stabilizing industry

Pork farmgate prices have dropped sharply as domestic hog raisers rush sales ahead of the rainy season to avoid African swine fever (ASF) losses, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday. Higher output from last year’s price surge, not imports, drives the shift—production rose 5.6npercent in Q2 while farmgate prices fell nearly 19 percent year-on-year.

Palace says revenues can cover debt as ProGRESS advances

The Philippine government has enough revenues to service its debt even without the proposed ProGRESS tax package, Malacañang said Monday, as the Marcos administration pushes reforms to strengthen fiscal capacity and provide targeted tax relief.

Philippines seeks deeper China ties despite tensions, Go says

The Philippines wants to deepen trade and investment ties with China despite geopolitical tensions, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said, citing Beijing’s role as the country’s biggest import source and a key provider of technology for infrastructure projects.

Philippines targets 75% domestic borrowing to curb FX risks

The Philippines plans to source up to 75 percent of its government borrowing from the domestic market as it seeks to limit foreign-exchange risks while bringing down its budget deficit and easing taxes on workers and small businesses.
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