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PEZA policy opens Metro Manila market for developers

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Real estate developers are poised to tap a larger market of multinational tenants after the government lifted the seven-year moratorium on new Information Technology (IT) Parks and IT Centers in Metro Manila, although they will not receive fresh tax incentives under the policy.

Uniqlo sees Philippine growth runway beyond 81 stores

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Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo believes the Philippine market still has ample room for expansion, signaling confidence in the country's long-term consumer story even as inflation and elevated living costs continue to pressure household budgets.

MPBL ejects Bacolod as integrity battle escalates

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The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League has made its strongest statement yet against alleged game manipulation, throwing the Bacolod Masskara franchise out of the remainder of the 2026 season and imposing lifetime bans on players and coaches allegedly linked to the controversy.

128-MW Tanay wind project starts delivering power to Luzon grid

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Alternergy Holdings Corp. announced Thursday that its 128-megawatt wind facility in Tanay, Rizal, has generated electricity for the first time and fed it into the Luzon grid. The project is the first wind farm from the Department of Energy’s second Green Energy Auction to begin supplying power.

DENR convenes forum to boost forestry investments and partnerships

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources gathered over 200 representatives from government, finance groups, civil society, diplomatic bodies, and community forestry organizations in an investment forum held Thursday. The event aims to grow inclusive investments and strengthen cooperation for sustainable forest management.
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Growth hits post-2009 low on surging energy costs and weak infrastructure spending  

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Growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) is seen to have slowed sharply to 1.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.8 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

Globe hits over ₱510-M energy savings in 2025

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Globe Telecom saved more than ₱510 million on energy in 2025 by using efficient network gear and AI tools. It rolled out 20,800 new green tech items under its Green Network program to cut electricity use.

BSP clarifies Circular 1238: Fair pricing guideline, not zero-fee rule 

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FinTech Alliance PH has welcomed clarification from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regarding Circular No. 1238, saying the update brings much-needed regulatory certainty to the digital financial services sector and aligns with shared goals of making digital payments affordable, secure, and sustainable. Following productive talks between BSP Monetary Board members and alliance representatives, the central bank confirmed the circular sets out cost-based fair pricing guidelines and does not impose a requirement to scrap all fees. The BSP made clear that financial institutions and payment service providers are not required to remove electronic fund transfer fees entirely, nor are off-network person-to-person transfer charges limited strictly to technical switch costs. It also noted that Frequently Asked Question No. 7 should not be treated as a rigid rule allowing only switch-cost pricing.

Inflation, weak growth test BSP’s next policy move

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Sluggish economic growth and stubborn inflation are expected to keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in a policy bind later in August, as fresh data are likely to show the economy remained soft in the second quarter while price pressures persisted.
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