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    Jun Vallecera

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    Moody’s unit projects slower 2Q expansion of only 6% in latest forecast

    Moody’s Analytics, the data analysis and financial intelligence arm of the sovereign credit watcher Moody’s Investors Service, forecasts a moderate expansion of the economy...

    IMF projects slower growth across ASEAN 5 this year

    Growth across the ASEAN 5, which includes the Philippines, is forecast from last year’s estimated output of 5.5 percent to around 4.6 percent, according...

    Foreign funds exited the country in the first six months

    Opportunistic foreign-held portfolio investments were uprooted from placements in listed stocks and local currency-denominated securities in the first six months this year and repatriated...

    Manila digital financial transactions some of the more compelling narratives in region – ADB

    The Philippines owns one of the more successful programs in the digital transformation process of countries monitored by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to...

    e-wallets far more widespread in Phl than credit cards

    The Philippines is well on its way to a cash-lite future as the number of Filipinos owning e-wallets like Maya and GCash far outnumber...

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    Gov’t moves to clear P3B obligation to LRMC, signals stronger PPP commitment

    The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is seeking a P3-billion loan from Land Bank of the Philippines to settle its remaining financial obligations to Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of LRT Line 1.

    Diesel seen jumping over peso per liter this week

    Fuel prices are set to rise again this week, adding pressure on businesses and households already coping with steady increases since the start of the year.

    Hospital alliances boost Etiqa’s credibility

    Group medical insurer Etiqa Philippines is doubling down on trust, winning more than 50 Certificates of Good Standing from hospitals and clinics nationwide for 2025–2026, a strong signal of financial muscle and reliable claims payments in a competitive healthcare market.

    DA starts P20 rice sale in Davao City barangays

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started selling rice at P20 per kilo directly in barangays in Davao City, beginning in Barangay Matina Crossing.
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