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Philippines weighs united ASEAN front on US tariff

The Philippines is weighing whether to push for a coordinated regional response to Washington’s newly announced 15 percent global tariff, as trade talks continue and no formal position has been adopted.

ASEAN spotlight demands economic spark

As the Philippines takes the regional helm, the message from the private sector is blunt. Do not waste the spotlight.

GenAI exposure puts Philippine jobs at risk

More than one in four Philippine jobs are now exposed to generative artificial intelligence, putting the country at the top of ASEAN economies with comparable data—and placing women squarely in the line of disruption.

DEFA deal set to open ASEAN markets

Philippine businesses could soon find it easier to sell, scale, and serve customers across Southeast Asia as ASEAN pushes to finalize the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, by 2026.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

The Philippines has emerged as ASEAN’s top tourism economy, leading the region in tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product and ranking among the strongest job creators, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report.

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FFCCCII turn classroom legacy into TikTok challenge

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is bringing its decades-long classroom donation program to TikTok in a bid to engage younger audiences. 

SM Hotels plates Ilonggo heritage with stories

In Iloilo, history does not just sit in museums it simmers in kitchens and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. is happily stirring the pot.

Bank lending, liquidity growth signal steady credit conditions in January

Bank lending and money supply continued to expand in January 2026, indicating steady credit conditions in the financial system, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The latest data show that while credit growth remains strong, the pace of expansion has slightly moderated.

DOE cracks down on fuel stations defying staggered price hikes; 55 show cause orders issued

The Department of Energy (DOE) has cracked down on fuel retailers that allegedly ignored the government-backed staggered fuel price increase scheme, issuing at least 55 show cause orders to stations suspected of irregular pricing practices.

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