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Unemployment eases to 5.1%  in February

The Philippines’ job market showed tentative improvement in February, with the unemployment rate easing to 5.1 percent from 5.8 percent in January, according to data released Wednesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Trump suspends Iran attack as Pakistan brokers ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in Manila) suspended planned strikes on Iran after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire.

Managed office operators gain traction amid cautious expansion

Managed facility operators are gaining ground as companies rethink office leasing strategies in response to tighter capital conditions and elevated uncertainty, according to Mikko Barranda, director for commercial leasing at Leechiu Property Consultants.

Philippine conglomerates rewire education to boost productivity 

Philippine conglomerates are reshaping the country’s education landscape as part of a broader push to address long-standing productivity constraints, according to the 2026 Private Capital Report of Foxmont Capital Partners.

Eala turns Linz debut into statement win

Alex Eala did not just arrive in Linz, she made sure everyone noticed. The Filipina carved out a confident 6-4, 6-3 win over hometown bet Julia Grabher to kick off her campaign at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz, and in the process, turned a potentially tricky opener into her own highlight reel.

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DBCC nears fuel tax recommendation as oil stays high

The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is finalizing its recommendation on possible fuel excise tax relief as elevated global oil prices continue to push up domestic pump prices, Malacañang said Thursday.

Cresendo draws factories, infrastructure to Tarlac growth hub

Ayala Land Inc.’s 290-hectare Cresendo estate in Tarlac is moving closer to becoming a full-scale industrial and urban center, with most industrial lots leased and major road, school, and commercial projects advancing alongside factory development.

Gilas wins big, Alas bows out fighting

Kazakhstan gave Philippine basketball and volleyball teams two very different reasons to remember Thursday.

SEC overhauls corporate governance training rules for listed entities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued revised guidelines governing mandatory corporate governance training for directors and key officers, aiming to align local practices with international standards and strengthen market trust. This new memorandum circular repeals two older issuances—MC No. 11 (Series of 2012) and MC No. 2 (Series of 2015)—replacing them with streamlined rules that apply to all publicly listed firms, public companies, registered issuers, and accredited training providers.
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