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    World Bank trims forecast Ph growth further to 5.6 percent

    The World Bank who in September this year recalculated the country's growth path at a slower pace of 5.7 percent in terms of local output expansion, has trimmed its forecast further to 5.6 percent.

    Asia-Pacific countries seen posting accelerated growth this year

    Asia and Pacific countries like the Philippines are seen collectively pushing local output growth, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP), averaging higher than global output growth at 4.6 percent this year, according to the latest Regional Economic Outlook published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Manila exercises good neighbor policy and contributes to IMF’s subsidy fund

    Although the Philippines has to deal with the economic scarring dealt on countries by the pandemic just like everyone else, the $404 billion southeast...

    Monetary board green lights $2.7 billion 3Q government borrowing plan

    The monetary board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday approved the government plan to borrow $2.7 billion more from overseas creditors in the quarter ending September this year.

    Manila emerges from Article IV consultations “strong” post-pandemic

    The Philippines is adjudged to have emerged from the pandemic on strong economic footing based on the preliminary assessment of a four-man visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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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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