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Banks kept loan standards steady in 3Q

The bulk of the country's banks, when extending loans to households or businesses, have kept their lending standards unchanged in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.

India cuts floor price for basmati rice exports to revive shipments

India has cut the floor price for basmati rice exports to $950 per metric ton from $1,200, a government source told Reuters on Thursday, after farmers and exporters complained it was damaging the trade by stalling shipments.

MB heads off expanded price pressures with off-cycle policy rate adjustment to 6.5%

The regular meeting of the monetary board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday turned into a rate-setting meeting instead as the six-man MB raised the rate at which it lends to banks by 25 basis points to 6.5 percent, effective tomorrow, Friday, 27 October.

UnionBank relaunches credit card business

The Union Bank of the Philippines has relaunched its Citi credit card business and bared four new products under the UnionBank brand to cater to the different needs and lifestyles of its customers.

Biofuel mix adjustments should help temper fuel price increases – DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday said an adjustment in the biofuels mix is in the works as part of broad efforts to temper high fuel prices.

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Digital responsibility: The new frontier of Filipino freedom

The internet has become an essential part of daily life for Filipinos, shaping how people connect, learn, earn, and engage with society. But greater digital reliance also brings growing risks: misinformation, scams, identity theft, and fraud that put all users, especially the most vulnerable, in danger. On Independence Day, the meaning of freedom is being redefined for the connected era — it is no longer just about access, but about having the confidence to go online without fear of harm or exploitation.

Chinabank wins global award for innovative tax solution

China Banking Corp. announced Thursday it has received the Excellence in Innovation in the Philippines 2026 award from Global Banking and Finance Review, recognizing its Easy Tax Filing and Payment Solution.

McDonald’s Philippines rolls out 10,000 meals for earthquake-hit Southern Mindanao

McDonald’s Philippines has activated its Kindness Kitchen program to provide no less than 10,000 hot meals to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in Southern Mindanao. Working hand-in-hand with local government units, the company aims to deliver nourishing food to families in impacted areas as part of its immediate relief efforts.

Concrete jungle gets a bamboo reality check

Bamboo has long enjoyed a near-mythical reputation in construction circles.

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