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Construction
Steel industry presses DTI for faster seismic rebar rollout
The Philippine steel industry is urging the government to move faster in adopting mandatory seismic-grade reinforcing steel bars, arguing that every month of delay leaves buildings and lives unnecessarily exposed in one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries.
Trade & Investments
Philippines gains tariff edge as US trade risks grow
The Philippines may have escaped the worst of Washington's latest tariff offensive, giving exporters a relative edge over regional competitors even as global trade tensions continue to escalate.
Markets
Peso weakness, stock volatility test Philippine markets ahead
The Philippine financial markets are entering another week with little room to breathe as the peso hovers near record lows and local stocks brace for another bout of volatility.
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