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Strong demand, mild inflation to sustain Philippine economy—ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects solid growth for the Philippines through next year, with its ability to navigate rough global waters underscored in the slight downward revision of its 2026 outlook.
Marcos Jr. orders emergency palay procurement to aid farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is poised to issue an executive order for emergency government procurement of palay, aiming to stabilize prices triggered by adverse weather and a bumper harvest—factors that have blunted the impact of the two‑month rice import ban.
Maya puts credit card security in users’ hands
Maya, the country’s leading fintech ecosystem and top digital bank, has launched the Maya Black Credit Card, a groundbreaking product that redefines credit card security in the Philippines by putting control directly in the hands of customers.
Consumers grow optimistic as business confidence cools — BSP
Consumer confidence improved while business sentiment moderated in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest surveys released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
President Marcos orders setting up palay floor price
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the establishment of a floor price for palay to protect farmers from abusive traders during the harvest season, signaling a more interventionist approach in the agricultural sector.
