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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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NPC expands AI oversight as privacy risks grow

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen data protection and govern emerging technologies, unveiling plans to expand its regional presence and deepen oversight of artificial intelligence as it marked its 10th anniversary during National Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026.

DA targets August start for new FMR projects

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.

EDC seeks nod for upgrade of P25-B Negros geothermal facility

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

PAL pitches Sydney winter escape as cool alternative to PH summer heat

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is encouraging Filipinos to trade the country’s sweltering temperatures and unpredictable weather for a crisp winter holiday in Sydney through its new “Coolest Summer Ever” campaign.
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