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Treasury bill yields rise ahead of BSP rate decision

Yields on shorter-dated Philippine Treasury bills climbed at Monday’s auction as investors positioned for a possible further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) later this week.

Inflation surges to 7.2% in Sept., to test BSP policy

Philippine inflation surged to 7.2 percent in September, matching the pace in April, which is the fastest rate in three-and-a-half years and putting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under renewed pressure to tighten monetary policy.

Fed raises rates, defying Trump’s call for cuts

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023, lifting its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to 4 percent as policymakers moved to counter persistent inflation.

Treasury bill yields rise as rate outlook shifts

Treasury bill yields climbed across all maturities at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent rate hike and the prospect of further monetary tightening amid an elevated inflation outlook.

BSP flags MSME credit gap as loans reach P580B

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing to close a persistent financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises, with bank loans to the sector reaching more than P580 billion but accounting for only about 6 percent of total business lending.

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LGU partners with Foundever for free CX skills training to boost local employment

Quezon City job seekers now have easier access to industry-relevant skills training, after the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) signed an agreement with global customer experience leader Foundever®. The deal launches the Quezon City Competency Enhancement and Retooling Program, aimed at bridging the gap between community skills and actual workplace needs.

US rules out Pax Silica announcement at ASEAN summit

The US has ruled out announcing the proposed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone during or after this month’s ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Manila, leaving the initiative’s timeline uncertain as Washington and Manila continue discussions on its scope and potential impact.

APECO signs Alberta pact, pursues Canadian energy investments

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Alberta Council and is preparing a separate memorandum of understanding with a Canadian power generation company, as it seeks to convert investor interest into actual projects in Casiguran, Aurora.

City of Dreams Manila named top travel and leisure employer in Philippines’ Best Employers 2027

City of Dreams Manila has taken first place in the Travel and Leisure category and placed 53rd overall among 300 companies in the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027, a study by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Statista.

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