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BSP ensures cash availability in typhoon-hit Masbate

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), through its Legazpi Branch, is actively addressing the cash needs of banks in Masbate following the impact of Typhoon Opong.

GSIS extends aid to quake-hit Cebu members

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced its readiness to assist members and pensioners in Bogo and other quake-hit areas in Cebu, following the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake that caused structural damage and disrupted daily life.

EEI names new Infrastructure Division head

EEI Corp., one of the Philippines’ largest construction firms, has appointed Paul C. Visaya as head of its Infrastructure Division, effective this October. The move is part of a broader restructuring of the company’s organizational framework.

US market, gold gain despite government shutdown, job losses

Major U.S. markets shrugged off a federal government shutdown and weaker labor data on Wednesday, with equities and gold both pushing higher.

More foreign currency expense than earnings seen persisting through 2026 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projects the country's balance of payments (BOP) to remain in deficit over the next two years, as current account pressures persist.

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Senate power shift risks Estrada-style backlash

The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.

Philippines, Paraguay partner to expand trade, investment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network REDIEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade, foreign investment, and export opportunities between the two nations.

Phinma Q1 profit more than doubles despite lower revenue

PHINMA Corporation reported that its net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled in the first quarter to P407.43 million from P191.27 million a year ago, driven by strong performance from its education, solar, and hospitality businesses.

Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.
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