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    On the economy, while IMF frets, Guinigundo sizzles

    Key International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials urged central banks to ensure that their policy responses remain appropriately restrictive and should stay in place long...

    Emerging markets output growth looking sanguine

    Emerging markets and developing economies like the Philippines were to collectively post output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) averaging 4 percent this year, but higher next year to 4.2 percent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Philippines as net borrowing state improves in Q2-2022

    The country’s status as one who borrows from rather than lends to neighbors on the global stage improved substantially in the second quarter of 2022.

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    Belle Mariano champions BDO Pay as card-linked payment solution for modern lifestyles

    Actress and singer Belle Mariano puts a spotlight on the ease and convenience of BDO Pay, the branded payment app powered by BDO, as she shares how it seamlessly fits into her busy, on-the-go lifestyle—even during downtime with family.

    US jobs growth slows sharply amid tariff uncertainty

    The US economy added significantly fewer jobs than expected in July, highlighting growing business uncertainty amid President Donald Trump's sweeping review of bilateral trade tariffs—an initiative that has triggered retaliatory measures even from longtime American allies.

    PBB increases 1H net profit on double-digit interest income growth

    Philippine Business Bank, a local savings bank, reported strong performance in the first half of 2025, with interest income and interest margin improving.

    DA eyes distribution of seized mackerel for flood victims

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. proposes the distribution of 210 metric tons of smuggled frozen mackerel recently seized at the ports of Manila and Subic once approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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