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Philippines seeks bigger US minerals role

The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the US’ critical minerals supply chain, with fresh details expected as both sides prepare for a bilateral strategic dialogue next week, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said.

Philippine firms target Saudi build, retail boom

Philippine companies are sharpening their sights on Saudi Arabia as Manila ramps up a trade push to plug local exporters into the Kingdom’s surging infrastructure and consumer markets.

PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.

DTI initiates safeguard probe on tile imports

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened a preliminary safeguard measures investigation into imported ceramic tiles, saying there is a prima facie case that surging imports may be harming local manufacturers.

DTI backs P1.75B fintech boost for MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is betting big on fintech to unlock long-standing credit bottlenecks for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), welcoming a P1.75-billion digital credit facility as a potential game changer for grassroots businesses.

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EastWest drops transfer fees as digital banking race heats

EastWest Bank is joining a growing wave of Philippine lenders eliminating digital fund transfer fees, signaling how free online transactions are fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an added customer benefit.

Gatchalian shifts focus to perks for wider EV adoption

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing a new approach to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, arguing that convenience and ease of ownership could be just as important as tax incentives in persuading more Filipinos to make the switch.

SJDM Bulacan declares PrimeWater persona non grata over water crisis

The local government of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan formally declared PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. persona non grata under Resolution No. 2026-07-529 during its July 8, 2026 regular session.

Basic Energy budgets P1 billion second-half capital expense

Basic Energy Corporation plans to spend as much as P1 billion in capital outlays for the remainder of 2026, marking a significant jump from the P100–P200 million recorded in 2025, when the firm only carried out pre-development work for its project pipeline. Chief executive officer Oscar de Venecia Jr. confirmed this during a recent event in Taguig City, noting that around P500 million has already been spent so far this year.

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