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Net exodus of Q1 foreign investments help moderate BOP surplus of only $238 million

The balance of payments (BOP), or what is left of the country's foreign currency earnings minus its foreign currency expenses, stood as a surplus of only USD238 million in the first three months this year, sharply lower than the year-earlier surplus of USD3.5 billion.

MERALCO surprises on downside, announces June rate cut instead

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers can expect a significant reduction in the June electricity rates, a turnaround from the increase announced earlier, as the power distributor implements staggered collection of generation costs from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Marker (WESM).

Globe commits to 5G technology despite slow consumer adoption

Globe Telecom is committed to widening its 5G network across the country despite the slow adoption of the technology. The technology relates to a new...

Revised USDA forecasts still make the Philippines top rice importer

The Philippines was likely to remain the world's top rice importer this year and next, with purchases seen half a million metric tons more each time, based on forecasts released by the United States Department of Agriculture.

MVP stays as PLDT president, CEO as search for Panlilio replacement continues 

Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, more popularly referred to as MVP, was again appointed by directors of PLDT as chairman, president and chief executive officer,...

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TIEZA sees tourism investment surge in Q4

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) expects tourism investments to accelerate in the fourth quarter, with P2.56 billion worth of proposed projects already in the pipeline following P4.63 billion in registrations in the first eight months of 2026.

Filinvest Land moves to dissolve three units

Filinvest Land Inc. is moving to dissolve three wholly owned subsidiaries as it streamlines its corporate structure, while keeping the development of its Mimosa Lifestyle Mall in Clark on track.

Toyota seeks hybrid slots in Metro Manila TNVS

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is pressing the transport regulator to allow conventional hybrid vehicles to compete for 7,500 new transport network vehicle service (TNVS) slots in Metro Manila, challenging the government’s decision to limit the latest allocation to plug-in and fully electric vehicles.

Fed raises rates, defying Trump’s call for cuts

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023, lifting its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to 4 percent as policymakers moved to counter persistent inflation.

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