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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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Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.

Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls 

Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.

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