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    Food price slowdown keeps inflation steady at 1.7% in October

    Philippine headline inflation held steady at 1.7 percent in October 2025, unchanged from September and slower than the 3.0 percent recorded a year earlier, as food and transport costs continued to ease, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

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    Boeing deepens strategy cuts as operations take center-stage – sources

    Boeing Co has embarked on deeper-than-expected cuts in its strategy ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions as it refocuses energies on tackling industrial pressures, people familiar with the matter said.
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    Agriculture

    Philippine farm exports surge in September, narrows trade deficit

    The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed in September to USD932.2 million, helped by a strong growth in farm exports and a slight decline in imports, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

    Corporate

    Petron net income rises 37% on stronger sales, efficiency gains

    Petron Corp., the country’s largest oil refiner and fuel retailer, reported a 37 percent increase in net income to ₱9.7 billion for the first nine months of the year, up from ₱7.1 billion in the same period last year.

    AEV gains strong 3Q momentum

    Banking & Insurance

    EastWest Bank Reports P6.6-Billion Profit in First Nine Months, Driven by Strong Consumer Lending and Digital Growth

    East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) recorded a P6.6-billion net income for the first nine months of the year, up 14 percent from the same period last year, supported by steady core revenue growth. The bank’s return on equity (ROE)stood at 11.6 percent.
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    Markets

    Treasury bill rates mixed as Fed tempers hopes

    Average rates on Treasury bills moved in mixed directions at Monday’s auction, as investors reacted to signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve that it may hold off on cutting interest rates in December.

    Travel

    Philippine flavors shine under Michelin stars

    Nine restaurants across the Philippines have officially joined the rarefied world of Michelin-starred dining—with one, Helm, dazzling brightest with two stars to its name. Of...
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    Energy

    Agencies brace for Typhoon Tino impact on power, agriculture

    The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that the country’s power and fuel supplies remain stable despite disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino.

    Transport & Communications

    PLDT, Smart on alert to keep connectivity amid #TinoPH

    As Tropical Cyclone Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) brings heavy rains and strong winds to parts of the Philippines, PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. assured customers that their teams are prepared to maintain vital connectivity.
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    Property

    Colliers sees mid-income buyers drive recovery

    Colliers reported sustained improvement in Metro Manila’s residential market in the third quarter, the second consecutive quarter of rising pre-selling condominium net take-up. The property consultancy firm said this uptrend indicates that demand is holding firm, supported by attractive ready-for-occupancy (RFO) promotions and discounts offered by developers.

    Environment

    DENR leads response to wastewater spill in Bais City

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is spearheading a coordinated response to the wastewater spill in Bais City, Negros Oriental, after an estimated 255,000 cubic meters of molasses wastewater flowed into Bais Bay. The spill threatens around 382.29 hectares of marine ecosystems across 13 barangays within the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape.
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    Technology

    Globe advances online security with Next-Gen API solutions

    Globe Telecom is stepping up efforts to boost online security nationwide through its growing application programming interface (API) ecosystem. The company is moving beyond traditional one-time passwords (OTPs) toward next-generation authentication methods designed to better protect users from phishing and online fraud.

    Health & Science

    St. Luke’s Medical Center advances breast care with launch of comprehensive centers

    St. Luke’s Medical Center has unveiled its Center for Comprehensive Breast Care in both Global City and Quezon City, marking a major step forward in holistic breast health services.
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    Opinion

    Nets, nations, and the stingy sea

    It was an easy, sun-splashed Sunday morning on the shores of Bagac.

    Transparency on Trial: ICI to livestream hearings amid public outcry

    The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is opening its floodgates—digitally. Soon, the commission will livestream its proceedings, bowing to public pressure for transparency that has swelled louder than the floods the controversial infrastructure projects failed to contain.

    Cebu quake exposes structural, systemic fault lines

    The recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30, offers more than just a regional wake-up call—it delivers a national warning.

    World Food Day: The feast, the famine, and the fix

    The world produces more than enough food. Yet 673 million people still go hungry. This is not a failure of farming—it is a failure of fairness.