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Marcos pushes ASEAN trade unity drive

As the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is calling for deeper regional economic integration to restore the bloc’s role as a global growth engine.

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.

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EastWest launches PERA products making retirement planning accessible to more Filipinos

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has introduced its EastWest PERA products to help more Filipinos prepare for long-term financial security.

BSP extends maximum repayment term for salary-based consumption loans to 7 years

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted rules raising the maximum repayment period for salary-based general purpose consumption loans (SBGPCLs) from the standard three years — extendable only to five years in special cases — to seven years.

Security Bank forum guides businesses on energy efficiency, incentives and sustainable investments

Security Bank recently held Sustainability Talks 2026: Energy Savings and Tax Incentives for a Greener Tomorrow, a forum for commercial clients to address rising energy costs and changing regulations. The event gathered regulators, industry experts and business leaders to discuss strategies for better energy management, cost reduction and compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA).

PLDT Enterprise strengthens partnership with Xeleqt to advance AI-IoT solutions

PLDT Enterprise has deepened its collaboration with Xeleqt Technology Innovations, Inc. to support the expansion of Xeleqt’s Artificial Intelligence of Things (AI-IoT) ecosystem.

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