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Part-time, tech jobs surge as demand holds

Job demand in the Philippines has remained broadly stable over the past year, even as part-time work and specialized technology roles gain ground, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.

Ayala Land cuts spending as profits drop

Ayala Land Inc. said it will reduce its capital spending this year to P50 billion, down by more than a third from its earlier plan of P70 billion to P80 billion, as earnings declined.

RRHI profit drops 35% in Q1 on higher costs

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) reported a 35 percent drop in net income for the first quarter, falling to ₱489 million from ₱759.78 million a year earlier, mainly due to higher interest expenses linked to its reacquisition of shares from DFI Group.

Fuel prices seen rising again next week

A local fuel retailer said gasoline and diesel prices iare likely to increase again next week due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.

Stronger dry-season rice harvest expected as palay prices recover

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects a stronger rice harvest this dry season, helped by the recent increase in palay (unmilled rice) prices.

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Gokongwei, Salazar named MAP Management Persons of the Year

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei and PHINMA Corporation President and COO Dr. Chito B. Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their contributions to corporate transformation, education and inclusive economic growth.

DOF targets cheaper remittances, faster development financing

The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.

FAST charts Cebu expansion after return to Chiongbian family

FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.

Limlingan takes SSS helm, eyes loans, investment returns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.
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