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Fed policymakers see rates staying high for ‘some time’

U.S. Federal Reserve officials say that monetary policy will need to stay restrictive for "some time" to bring inflation back down to the Fed's 2 percent target, but their unity around that phrase masks an ongoing debate over another possible rate hike this year.

NGCP looking into power line disruptions over the weekend

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said Monday it is looking into the root cause of the grid disturbance Sunday night that caused power interruptions across the Luzon grid.

Consumers appear willing to buy rice bran-enriched food–study

Agriculture Usually treated as waste in rice milling and consigned mainly as animal feed, rice bran--after fermentation--offers itself as a nutritious food additive that could benefit not only consumers but provide an income boost to farmers. 

Globe selling 77% ECPay stake to GCash parent for P2.31B

Globe Telecom Inc. said Monday it is unloading its controlling stake in Electronic Commerce Payments Inc., or ECPay, to Gcash’s parent company Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt) for P2.31 billion.

ADB bares capital moves to boost lending by $100B over a decade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled new capital reforms on Friday that will unlock $100 billion in new financing capacity over 10 years as the lender expands its development and anti-poverty mission to tackle climate change and other global crises.

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PH global debt position widens  to $54.9B on lower cash reserves, market drops

The countey’s net global debt position widened to $54.9 billion at the end of March 2026, driven by a drop in the nation's foreign cash reserves and falling global bond values, preliminary central bank data showed.

Metro Manila minimum wage jumps by record P85

More than 1.1 million minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will receive a record P85 daily wage increase in two tranches starting July 19, giving workers an immediate pay boost while allowing employers more time to adjust to higher labor costs.

PH, US seek broader economic ties under new envoy

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signaled a renewed push to deepen economic and commercial ties with the United States as he welcomed newly appointed US Ambassador Lee Lipton to Malacañang on Tuesday, underscoring that the alliance between the two countries extends well beyond security cooperation.

Meralco targets new income record; eyes gas-fired plants in VisMin

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is confident it can exceed last year’s record net income of ₱50.57 billion, citing rising electricity demand and stronger business performance.

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