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Jobless rate hits 3-year high 5.3% in July amid storms

The country’s unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent in July 2025, the highest level since August 2022, despite a shrinking labor force—weighed down largely by a series of storms and widespread flooding, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday.

Wall Street advances on hopes Fed will cut rates

U.S. stocks rallied Monday as weak jobs data bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates in the coming months.

T-Bill yields mixed as slew of data loom

Treasury bill yields moved mostly lower at Monday’s auction, as investors braced for a raft of key economic reports that could influence future monetary policy direction.

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Globe expands prepaid fiber service as home internet demand rises

With more Filipinos staying indoors due to rising fuel costs and energy pressures, demand for dependable home internet is accelerating—prompting Globe Telecom to expand its prepaid fiber offerings.

Hotel101 taps $300M to fuel global expansion

DoubleDragon Corporation’s hospitality arm is ramping up its global expansion drive, with subsidiary Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. advancing a planned US$300 million (about P18 billion) Series A perpetual preferred share offering in the United States.

AGI eyes growth push after strong 2025 performance

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) is entering 2026 with cautious optimism and a renewed push for growth initiatives after delivering a strong financial performance in 2025, as it balances expansion plans against ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

BPI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.

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