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Thai-Philippine firms expand cross-border investment ties grow

Thai and Philippine companies are accelerating two-way investments across energy, agribusiness, and food manufacturing, signaling deeper industrial integration between the two Southeast Asian economies. In...

Typhoons drag down Q1 rice, corn output

Rice and corn production declined in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting lingering damage from late 2025 typhoons that disrupted planting schedules and destroyed standing crops across key farming regions.

BSP sees April inflation accelerating to 5.6%–6.4% amid rising price pressures

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in April 2026 to climb sharply, forecasting a range of 5.6 percent to 6.4 percent, signaling intensifying price pressures across the economy.

SM City Nuvali nears full occupancy launch

SM City Nuvali is approaching full leasing commitment months ahead of its planned fourth-quarter 2026 opening, underscoring robust demand for large-scale regional retail developments, according to SM Supermalls leadership.

Digital lender launches loan relief program for borrowers

CIMB Bank Philippines has introduced a financial assistance program to support qualified loan customers facing economic challenges.

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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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