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Philippines, Sweden forge new growth partnerships

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The Philippines and Sweden are exploring deeper economic cooperation in renewable energy, digitalization, manufacturing, healthcare, and advanced technologies, as both countries seek to boost...

CAB cuts fuel surcharge as global prices fall, lower airfares expected June 16–30

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The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has approved a reduction in fuel surcharges following a sustained drop in global jet fuel costs, a change that will take effect from June 16 to 30 and expected to bring down the shipping rate for passengers and cargo.

PhilHealth eyes overhaul to cut health costs

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Filipinos could see major changes in how healthcare is delivered and paid for over the next two years as the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) rolls out reforms aimed at strengthening primary care, expanding targeted benefits, and reshaping how hospitals are reimbursed.

Steel group urges rebar rules after disaster

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The Philippine iron and steel industry is pressing regulators to fast-track the implementation of tougher construction standards, arguing that recent tragedies have underscored the urgent need for earthquake-resistant building materials in one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.

DA eyes destruction of 650 MT spoiled Chinese onions over health risks

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to recommend destroying around 650 metric tons of abandoned red onions from China, pending final laboratory results confirming they are unsafe for public consumption.
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PH CEOs remain confident as innovation struggles to scale

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Philippine chief executives remain confident about business prospects, but many companies are struggling to turn growing investments in innovation and artificial intelligence into programs that can scale across their organizations.

PH seeks Japan banana crown as tariff talks advance

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The Philippines is seeking to regain its position as Japan’s top banana supplier as Manila pushes for lower tariffs in the ongoing review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).

Romualdez arrested in P7.44-B flood case

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Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was arrested Monday in connection with a P7.44-billion flood control case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him and other officials, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. Remulla told reporters that authorities served the arrest warrant on Romualdez at Cardinal Santos Medical Center, where he was receiving medical care. The case involves allegations of irregularities in controversial flood control projects that have triggered a wider government investigation into public infrastructure spending. Romualdez’s arrest marks a dramatic escalation in the probe, with the Ombudsman pursuing charges against several officials over projects worth billions of pesos.

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.
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