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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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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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