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Tuna eyes find surprising path to superfoods

A tuna's eyes may not be the most appetizing part of the fish, but scientists are proving they may be among its most valuable. 

Fitch Ratings underscores PAL’s stronger flight path

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a key endorsement from global credit watcher Fitch Ratings, which assigned the flag carrier its first-ever 'BB' Long-Term Issuer Default Rating with a Stable Outlook, highlighting the airline's improved financial resilience and disciplined recovery strategy following years of industry upheaval.

Philippines eyes becoming PNG’s healthcare partner

As healthcare systems across the Pacific face growing pressure from chronic diseases and limited access to specialized treatment, the Philippines is positioning itself as a trusted healthcare partner for Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Megaworld eyes Mindanao growth as ZAMBOECOZONE expands agritourism

Property and hospitality giant Megaworld is exploring expansion opportunities within the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (ZAMBOECOZONE), signaling growing investor interest in emerging growth corridors outside the country’s traditional urban centers.

FOX buys TV platform Roku in $22B deal

Fox Corp. is making its boldest move yet in streaming, agreeing to acquire Roku in a USD22 billion deal aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving television market.

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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

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

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

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.
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