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    BSP begins easing cycle with a rate cut to support growth

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5 percent, marking the central bank’s first rate cut of the year and signaling a shift toward a more accommodative monetary policy stance.

    SMC Tollways reports steady profit, accelerates TR4 construction

    SMC Tollways Corp., a unit of San Miguel Corporation, reported a 3 percent increase in net income to ₱4.9 billion for the first half of 2025, up from ₱4.8 billion year-on-year.

    NFA to auction 60,000 MT of aging rice amid import ban

    The National Food Authority (NFA) on Thursday announced plans to auction up to 60,000 metric tons of aging rice stocks starting next month through October to prevent spoilage, free up storage space, and stabilize supply during a two-month rice import suspension.

    Toyota remits ₱24B in duties, leads Batangas Port collections

    Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), a unit of GT Capital Holdings Inc., has been recognized as the top customs revenue contributor to the Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas for the first half of 2025.

    ACEN expands global renewable push, eyes projects outside PH

    Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is ramping up its international renewable energy investments, with a strategic focus on Australia, Vietnam, and Lao PDR, as part of its corporate goal to grow clean energy capacity and enhance its global commercial footprint.

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    BSP tightens rules on large cash transactions

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new regulations requiring that large cash transactions exceeding ₱500,000 (or its foreign currency equivalent) be processed through traceable financial channels, as part of efforts to combat money laundering and enhance financial system integrity.

    Experts warn of rising security threats in Indo-Pacific, Europe

    Security risks in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are growing more complex and dangerous due to gray zone tactics, cyberattacks, lawfare, and disruptive emerging technologies, global experts warned at a high-level forum held in Manila this week.

    Bataan declared bird flu-free after three years of outbreaks

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially declared Bataan free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking a major recovery milestone for one of Central Luzon’s key poultry-producing provinces.

    Del Monte seeks PSE lifting of trading suspension

    Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) said Friday it has asked the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to lift the trading suspension imposed earlier this week after its external auditor issued a disclaimer of opinion on the company’s latest financial statements.
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