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Foreign debt rises to $155 billion as officials reassure economic stability 

The Philippines reported total external debt climbing to $154.93 billion as of end-June 2026, marking a notable jump from the $147.35 billion recorded just three months earlier. The increase brings the country's foreign obligations to 31.6 percent of its gross domestic product, up from 30.0 percent in the previous quarter, as borrowing outpaced overall economic growth during the period.
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iPeople targets 200,000 students with global expansion push

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iPeople, the listed Yuchengco-Ayala education joint venture, is pursuing an expansion strategy built around international partnerships, new campuses and facilities, sustainability-focused programs, and deeper artificial intelligence integration as it aims to nearly triple its student population to 200,000.

Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth 

Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

Tariffs rattle, AI thrives: Gruppo EMS builds ahead 

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MVP brings aid to Apalit

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Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan returned to his hometown of Apalit, Pampanga to personally distribute relief packs to families displaced by severe flooding caused by days of heavy Habagat rains.

Pepsi-Cola Philippines expands soda lineup

Globe steps up 917 GDay 2026 rewards with G Raffle Rush comeback

Foundever bags Silver at 2026 HR Excellence Awards for expanding Filipino career paths

CCPV’s Bay Newtown project breaks ground in Laguna

Nickel Asia completes USD30M Kazakhstan copper acquisition

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

BSP flags MSME credit gap as loans reach P580B

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing to close a persistent financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises, with bank loans to the sector reaching more than P580 billion but accounting for only about 6 percent of total business lending.

CBS expands digital lending to DepEd staff via PLDT, Samsung tie-up

BSP links MSMEs to more funding sources at forum

BSP co-chairs ASEAN Capital Account Liberalization meeting, advances regional financial integration goals

Security Bank aims for PSEi return within three years

BSP official honored with Global Green Finance citation

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Markets

Markets

PSEi tests 6,100 as peso volatility clouds momentum

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The PSEi is knocking on 6,100—but whether it can break higher may depend on how the peso holds up as geopolitical tensions, dollar demand and shifting rate expectations add to market uncertainty.

Global gold demand hits record US$193-B in 1Q 2026; EastWest delivers expert insight under new partnership

7-Eleven targets 5,000 stores, shrugs off discounters

Local entrepreneurs expand Filipino traditions via e-commerce

Inflation, oil risks keep markets cautious September

Global snacking shift meets the mindful, community-centric Filipino palate

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Travel & Tourism

The Country Place offers extended Baguio stays for groups

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Baguio has a way of making visitors want to linger. The cool mountain air, pine-scented mornings, coffee stops, and leisurely walks can make a quick weekend feel almost too short.

DOT faces P6B tourism infrastructure gap

DOT seeks P1.73B boost to close ASEAN tourism gap

Aboitiz airports target routes as traffic outlook improves

PAL expands FurPAL: small cats now allowed in-cabin on all domestic flights

TPB urges MICE industry to turn opportunities into gains

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Energy

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Court clears way for SOCOTECO II plebiscite on IGNITE deal

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The Regional Trial Court in Polomolok, South Cotabato, has lifted a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the plebiscite on the proposed joint venture between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and IGNITE Power and Energy Holdings Inc., clearing the way for member-consumer-owners (MCOs) to vote on the deal.

Shell, Yanson renew fuel deal for bus operations

Meralco cuts rates for second consecutive month

Meralco cuts September power rates as costs shift

Nickel Asia completes USD30M Kazakhstan copper acquisition

FAST Logistics installs rooftop solar in Cebu

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Transport & Logistics

Grab tightens halal food verification in Davao pilot

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Grab Philippines is tightening halal food verification on its platform through a pilot partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Region XI, seeking to make certified halal options easier to identify for consumers in Davao City.

VinFast adds 13 dealers to accelerate Philippine EV rollout

Honda expands Philippine manufacturing role after 10M milestone

Shell Pilipinas, Yanson Group renew fuel supply pact for H2 2026

Gov’t seeks Australia partners to help modernize national transport system

LRMC bolsters LRT-1 infra reliability amid severe weather 

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Property

Avida builds climate resilience into housing projects

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Avida Land is building climate resilience into its residential projects, using flood assessments, stormwater controls, and water- and energy-efficient features to reduce property risks as extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe.

Anflo pitches investment-ready Mindanao for global supply chains

Vertis North turns stormwater system into urban amenity

Damosa Land lines up Mindanao office, industrial, hospitality expansion

CLI expands Bohol footprint with third residential site 

SMDC expands Pag-IBIG housing options for Filipino workers

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Environment

Maya goes for fully recycled plastic cards, launches Bukad  special edition

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Maya has completed its shift to 100 percent recycled plastic for all newly produced wallet cards—beating its year-end target—while unveiling the nature-inspired Bukad Card with Filipino artist Raxenne Maniquiz.

DENR cracks down illegal wildlife trade: 55 traders apprehended, 339 animals seized in 2026 operations

DENR scales up PCRD tool to strengthen LGU climate resilience

From poachers to protectors: Candon leads sea turtle conservation

Rescued pangolin safely turned over to wildlife authorities for rehabilitation

DENR deploys advanced tech to strengthen flood control and watershed protection 

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Communications & Technology

PLDT Home brings fiber connectivity to Camotes Island

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PLDT Home has expanded its fiber network to Camotes Island, delivering reliable broadband to communities across San Francisco, Poro and Tudela. Known as the “Lost Horizon of the South,” the island is a popular tourist spot famed for its beaches and natural scenery.

Smart unveils GSMA-certified identity tools for stronger digital fraud defense

Globe staff’s AI solutions deliver tangible business value

USTDA backs Subic ship repair, nationwide AI Wi-Fi projects

Scam Ready ASEAN program expands to Philippines 

ABS-CBN restructures capital, expands board

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Health & Science

Education, Health & Science

Non-surgical procedure offers new hope for Filipinos with severe, medication-resistant heartburn 

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Millions of Filipinos suffer persistent heartburn and regurgitation that disrupts meals and sleep—problems that often continue despite daily medication, a condition called Refractory GERD.

AC Health deepens integration after decade expansion

Globe staff’s AI solutions deliver tangible business value

Workplace flu shots seen cutting business productivity losses

Adarna expands Filipino content through Canva 

Philippines posts notable PISA gains; PCCI seeks policy continuity and stronger system alignment

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Opinion

The math behind Duterte’s impeachment vote

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The math, more than politics, may hold the key to Vice President Sara Duterte’s political future. And the numbers could be settled within the next two weeks, when the Senate, sitting as an impeachment tribunal, decides which denominator should be used in determining the votes needed for conviction or acquittal.

Sid Consunji plots a scholarship fund with staying power

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A scholarship can cover tuition. It cannot necessarily cover lunch, the commute to school, or the other daily expenses that can make staying in college a financial juggling act.

No story is worth a reporter’s life

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It was drilled into generations of journalists that no story is worth your life. Tell the story. Do not become the story.

Senate finally remembers it is an impeachment court

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Eight weeks into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate impeachment court has rediscovered a useful legal principle. People involved in a trial should probably stop trying the case everywhere except the courtroom.
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