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Peso weakens to ₱59.13; BSP vows to let market set rate

The local currency the peso weakened further on Tuesday, closing at ₱59.13 against the US dollar, as investor concerns grew over the country’s economic outlook and government spending slowdown.

Study finds Filipinos not ready for retirement

Filipinos are far from fully prepared for retirement, according to the first-ever InLife Retirement Index, which gave the country a score of 47 out of 100.

APECO, Korean, and Filipino firms sign deal for new Casiguran International Port

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) signed a tripartite memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Yooshin Engineering Corporation of South Korea and Lordsbridge Resources Corporation of the Philippines to develop the Casiguran International New Port, a flagship infrastructure project aimed at establishing Aurora as a key maritime gateway to the Pacific.

PH generates over P600-M in sales leads at ITB Asia 2025

The Philippines, through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), successfully participated in ITB Asia 2025, held from October 15–17, 2025, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

DA lifts temporary ban on poultry imports from 3 countries

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary import ban on wild and domestic birds from Argentina, Romania, and Turkey, following the containment of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in those regions.

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Mixed fuel price adjustments seen this week

Fuel prices may again move in different directions this week, according to a local fuel retailer.

Globe upgrades network with real-time automation

Globe Telecom is rolling out new automation and intelligence features to improve network reliability during outages, bad weather, and heavy mobile traffic.

Over 3,500 barangays to get internet access under PLDT expansion program

PLDT plans to bring internet connectivity to more than 3,500 previously unconnected barangays across the Philippines as part of its rural network expansion program.

Mayon ashfall damages farms in Albay; DA rolls out aid

Ashfall and ongoing volcanic activity from Mayon Volcano have damaged farms in Albay, affecting hundreds of farmers and causing millions of pesos in losses, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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