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Beginning July, MSME loans no longer count as reserve-eligible funds – BSP

Loans the various banks have extended to large enterprises and the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector no longer count as reserve-eligible funds...

Manila sovereign standing rated weak under latest S&P readings

On a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being weakest, the Philippine sovereign's institutional and economic standing is rated 4, according to the...

IMF flags country’s corporate debt as among the most vulnerable in Asia

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday flagged corporate debt in the Philippines as among the most vulnerable in Asia and urged the monetary authorities...

Fewer long-duration foreign funds made Phl home in first two months

Long-duration foreign funds more known as foreign direct investments (FDI) poured inward in February totaling $1 billion or 13 percent more than only $926...

Moody’s unit forecasts sharply lower growth in 1Q

Moody’s Analytics, the data-crunching unit of sovereign credit watcher Moody’s Investors Service, on Monday projected sharply lower economic output from the Philippines in the...

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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.

Courts back SJDM in water service takeover; search for new operator begins

Two Regional Trial Courts—one in Bulacan and another in Las Piñas—have dismissed separate requests from PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the San Jose del Monte (SJDM) city government.
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