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Prolonged Middle East conflict threatens Asia growth outlook

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could shave up to 1.3 percentage points off economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific over 2026–2027, while pushing inflation higher by as much as 3.2 percentage points if energy disruptions persist for more than a year.

ADB unveils support package amid Middle East crisis

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced a broad financial support package aimed at helping developing member countries (DMCs) cushion the economic fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

DTI backs P1.75B fintech boost for MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is betting big on fintech to unlock long-standing credit bottlenecks for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), welcoming a P1.75-billion digital credit facility as a potential game changer for grassroots businesses.

 ADB commits USD500M to Philippines’ Blue Economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD500 million policy-based loan to boost the Philippines’ blue economy, marking its first major cross-sector initiative focused on national marine development. 

ADB clears $400M loan to fuel Philippines’ business climate overhaul

The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD400-million policy-based loan to drive government reforms aimed at positioning the Philippines as premier investment destination in Asia and the Pacific.

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EcoSolar’s 22.5MW Capiz battery storage facility starts testing, to boost Visayas power supply

Yuchengco-led EcoSolar Energy Corp. (ESEC) announced that its 22.5 megawatt / 45 megawatt-hour Panitan Energy Storage Project in Capiz began testing and commissioning as a generation facility last week.

GSIS sets aside ₱2.75-B emergency loans for 109K members, pensioners in calamity zones

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated ₱2.75 billion in emergency lending to assist over 109,000 active members and old-age and disability pensioners living in areas hit by crop pest infestations, rising dengue infections, and the El Niño dry spell.

Marcos expands LIMA ecozone for new industrial investments

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the addition of nearly eight hectares to the LIMA Technology Center in Batangas, expanding industrial space for new factories and existing companies looking to increase capacity.

Apex Mining net income rises 40% to ₱7.61 billion in first nine months

Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 40 percent rise in its consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching ₱7.61 billion from the ₱5.45 billion posted in the same period last year, the company announced Tuesday.

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