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    Rising tourist arrivals strain water and energy resources, increases CO2 output

    The Philippines is grappling with increasing pressure on its water and energy resources due to a surge in tourist arrivals.

    Central bank lending rate seen reflecting US Fed rate cut

    Domestic interest rates, best reflected by the benchmark rate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), are seen to mirror the reduction adopted by the US Fed, which has cut its own benchmark by 50 basis points, analysts say.

    DA chief projects significant drop in rice prices by January due to tariff reduction

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday projected a gradual easing of rice prices as soon as October as a result of the government decision reducing the tariff on imports.

    3Q palay output projected to fall 11% to 3.36 million metric tons

    The Philippine Statistics Authority projected an 11 percent reduction in palay output in the third quarter to 3.36 million metric tons.

    OF personal remittances increase by 3.2% in July to USD3.43 billion

    Personal remittances from Filipinos living and working abroad reached USD3.43 billion in July, an increase of 3.2 percent from the USD3.32 billion total in the same month last year.

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    Business leaders seek stronger JPEPA framework

    A private sector-led push to review the nearly two-decade-old Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is gaining momentum, as business leaders argue that evolving regional dynamics demand a refreshed approach to Philippine-Japan trade ties.

    BSP cuts key rate to 4.25% as confidence lack proves deeper than initially assessed

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, signaling a shift toward supporting economic growth as inflation remains under control.

    OECD tax shift needs careful calibration

    Proposed global tax reforms under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could bolster fiscal sustainability, but Philippine industry leaders are urging policymakers to tread carefully to avoid undercutting demand and competitiveness.

    DPWH to launch “green lane” for trusted contractors to speed up infra projects

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will create a “green lane” to speed up the completion of major infrastructure projects by prioritizing qualified and legitimate contractors.

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