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PLDT, Smart back commitment to combat online child abuse

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Leading telecommunications firm PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. have expressed full support to the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) in the national effort to end online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

Hotel101 Davao set to anchor Mindanao growth

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Hotel101-Davao is set to begin operations on July 30, 2026, marking its entry into Mindanao as the largest hotel in the region with 519 rooms, DoubleDragon Corp. said.

PLDT eyes P24.2B from IPO of VITRO REIT 

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PLDT Inc. is moving to unlock value from its fast-growing digital infrastructure business, as its wholly owned subsidiary ePLDT files plans for an initial...

BOC tightens grip on abandoned perishables cargo

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The Bureau of Customs is stepping up enforcement against abandoned and aging perishable shipments, warning importers that and consignees to immediately settle duties, complete requirements, and withdraw cargo or face delinquency proceedings.

Hormuz risk keeps peso, PSEi on edge

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Philippine financial markets are heading into the week on a cautious footing as renewed threats by Iran to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz inject fresh volatility into global oil supply expectations and inflation outlooks, according to Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort.
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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

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The country’s foreign currency reserves stood strong at $104.8 billion as of the end of August 2026, driven by higher global gold prices and earnings from foreign investments, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Although government withdrawals to pay off foreign debt offset some gains, the overall buffer remains well above global safety standards.

Fuel prices set to rise sharply; over P5 per liter for diesel and kerosene, P4+ for gasoline

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The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed major across-the-board fuel price hikes taking effect this week, reversing last week’s slight rollback.

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

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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

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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.
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