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DICT targets digital safety law by Q3 2026; proposes age limit, stricter platform rules

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking to have Congress pass a comprehensive digital safety law by the third quarter of 2026. The proposed measure includes a recommended minimum age of 16 for using social media platforms.

SEC fines HC Consumer Finance for unfair debt collection

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc. for violating debt collection rules.

Lufthansa Technik expands Clark aerospace drive

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The planned expansion of Lufthansa Technik Philippines in Clark is being seen as a major , validation of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation’s (LIPAD) long-term goal of positioning Clark International Airport as a regional aerospace and maintenance, repair and overhaul hub.

New DOT campaign invites Filipinos to wander again

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The Philippines is preparing to give travelers a gentle nudge and perhaps a little FOMO—the fear of missing out.

SEC clears A Brown’s up to P12-B bond program

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved A Brown Co. Inc.’s shelf registration for up to P12 billion in fixed-rate bonds, and cleared its initial offering under the program.
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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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