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    US job growth stalls as labor market cools

    US hiring barely moved in November, signaling a labor market that has lost momentum after years of breakneck growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by...

    Cashless shift forces small businesses to move fast

    Cash is no longer king—and today’s new generation of entrepreneurs is feeling the pressure to adapt.

    PalawanPay brings Visa power to unbanked Filipinos

    PalawanPay, the e-wallet of the Palawan Group of Companies, is widening access to digital payments with the launch of its Virtual Visa Card, a move aimed squarely at millions of Filipinos without bank accounts or credit cards.

    CIAC driving push for Clark’s growth

    The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is doubling down on Clark’s rise as a premier investment and logistics hub, backed by strong locator activity,...

    Maynilad gets green light for 2026 rate hike

    Effective January 1, Maynilad will implement a 2.85 percent Rate Adjustment Limit (RAL) on its existing basic charge, following the recommendation of the MWSS Regulatory Office and the approval of the MWSS Board of Trustees.

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    Construction slump deepens amid flood control scandal

    Construction activity in the Philippines continued to weaken in November 2025, with approved building permits pointing to a sustained slowdown as developers adopt a more cautious stance. 

    Grounded gains, gathering upside momentum

    Philippine equities continue to show underlying strength despite the PSEi’s recent mild pullback, which analysts view as a natural bout of profit-taking after a sharp advance.

    FPA bans online sale of fertilizers, pesticides

    The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has banned the online selling and trading of fertilizers and agricultural pesticides, saying these products may only be sold over the counter by authorized dealers.

    CREC sets $2B capex for 2026, flags weak peso as risk

    Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has set aside up to $2 billion in capital spending for 2026, double last year’s roughly $1 billion budget, as it ramps up renewable energy and battery storage projects.
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