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    ‘Anti-smishing tool’ being developed by CICC, De La Salle CSB

    The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center is collaborating closely with De La Salle College of Saint Benilde to develop a new tool for detecting and suppressing smishing.

    Trade deficit widens in August as growth in imports outpace exports

    The trade deficit continued to widen in August to USD4.38 billion from USD4.11 billion in the year-earlier period as import growth continued to outpace the increase in exports.

    Manufacturing, real estate at core of FDI net inflows rising 5.5% in July

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday reported foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows in July reaching USD820 million. 

    Manila, Seoul partner on major infrastructure projects boosting mobility and economy

    Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Wednesday announced financing agreements with the government of South Korea for three major infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing mobility and fostering economic growth in the Philippines, particularly in Luzon and the Visayas.

    Unemployment rate eases to 4 percent in August; services lead job creation

    The unemployment rate eased to 4.0 percent in August, with the economy creating more jobs, particularly in the services sector.The August print is down from 4.4 percent in August 2023 and 4.7 percent last July.

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    Metrobank profits climb, dividends rise

    Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s 4th largest lender by assets, posted a solid 2025 performance, booking net income of P49.7 billion on the back of steady loan growth, resilient margins, and a sharp pickup in trading gains.

    Filinvest JV signal efficiency shift

    A joint venture backed by Filinvest Land, Inc. is highlighting a stronger private-sector drive toward low-carbon, cost-efficient operations in the Philippines after its energy efficiency arm secured a key government endorsement.

    PhilFIDA eyes banana fiber to boost PH textile industry

    The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is exploring new ways to get more value from bananas—not just as food, but as a source of fiber for textiles and other products.

    Infradev declines to disclose subway settlement details

    Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. has declined to provide further details on its reported settlement with the Makati City government over the scrapped subway project, citing strict confidentiality rules imposed by an arbitral tribunal in Singapore.

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