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PSEi rally gains steam as stable peso lifts outlook

The stock market could be entering a stronger recovery phase after the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke through key resistance levels, with a stable peso adding to optimism that local equities can sustain their recent gains despite inflation concerns and geopolitical risks.

Lower oil prices may give BSP policy flexibility 

Easing global oil prices could provide the Philippines with a timely economic tailwind,  strengthening the peso, improving financial conditions and giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) greater scope to ease monetary policy, according to Manulife Investment Management.

Earnings season tests market amid rate concerns

Philippine shares are expected to trade cautiously in the coming weeks as the second-quarter earnings season begins, shifting investors' focus from recent market gains to whether corporate profits can withstand persistent inflation, the prospect of further monetary tightening, and rising geopolitical risks.

GIR stays strong despite H1 decline

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the country's gross international reserves (GIR) remained robust at USD104.8 billion as of end-June 2026, providing a solid financial buffer despite easing from USD110.8 billion at the close of 2025. The central bank said the reserve level remains more than sufficient to support the economy against external shocks while ensuring the country's ability to meet import requirements and service foreign debt obligations.

June inflation slows to 6.4%; rate hike risks linger

Inflation eased for a second straight month in June, offering consumers and businesses some relief from elevated prices, but a pickup in underlying price pressures could keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on course for another interest rate increase.

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EMCOR, GCash partner to expand digital payments across 174 nationwide branches

Mindanao-based homegrown retailer EMCOR (Engineering and Machinery Corporation) has partnered with leading digital finance platform GCash to roll out integrated digital payment services across all 174 of its branches nationwide, bringing greater convenience and financial flexibility to customers across Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

DICT adopts Scam Watch Quad Model as national anti-scam strategy

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will formally adopt the Scam Watch Pilipinas Anti-Scam Quad Model as the country’s official national strategy for anti-scam education and public awareness, establishing a unified framework to guide public action and cross-sector collaboration in preventing fraud.

Converge, VSS partner for PH-US dedicated fiber connectivity

Converge Global Business, the enterprise arm of Converge ICT Solutions Inc., has signed a key partnership with Ormoc-based Virtual Staffing Solutions (VSS) to power VSS’s expanding local and global operations with high-speed, secure pure fiber connectivity.

BatStateU campus to support LIMA’s 250,000-job target

The new Batangas State University-LIMA Campus is being positioned as a key part of LIMA’s long-term plan to attract more investments and support up to 250,000 jobs as the Aboitiz-led economic estate expands beyond manufacturing.

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