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Manufacturers urge Marcos to cut business costs faster

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The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is urging President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to use his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) to accelerate economic reforms, arguing that the country's recent elevation to upper middle-income status should mark the beginning, not the culmination, of its competitiveness drive.

Factories stay resilient as FPI seeks balanced wage policies

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The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said the country's manufacturing sector remains on a recovery path despite the newly approved wage hike in Metro Manila, but warned that sustaining the momentum will require policies that protect both workers and business competitiveness.

Business groups back probe into Sanjia Steel

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Leading business organizations have thrown their support behind the government's investigation of Philippine Sanjia Steel Corp., saying the case raises broader questions about regulatory oversight, industrial safety, and national security that could have implications for investor confidence and governance standards.

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Nearly 1M ‘vulnerable’ Filipinos buy P20 rice in September

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Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.

Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

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Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.

Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

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The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.

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