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    National government debt rise at the end of March to P14.93 trillion

    The National Government added in the first three months of this year a total P309.45 billion to its outstanding debt, pushing the total to P14.93 billion, up 2.1 percent from December and 7.2 percent from the end of March 2023.

    Agricultural loans widen in the year Pres. Marcos Jr. sits as concurrent agri chief – survey

    Agricultural loans and services as percent of the banks' loan portfolio in 2022 widened to 18.1 percent from only 17.6 percent in 2021, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Friday.

    Palay output lower than initially estimated—PSA data

    Palay production in the first quarter was down 1.97 percent to 4.69 million metric tons, the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

    Meralco targets generating nuclear power via MMRs in four years

    The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pursuing a pre-feasibility study with American firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. to develop the technology for a micro-modular reactor the country can use before 2028.

    Inflation should not top 4.3% in April – BSP

    Inflation across the Philippines is forecast to range as low as 3.5 percent but should not top 4.3 percent in April in latest simulations conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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    BPO firm boosts PH employment inclusion program

    The business process outsourcing firm Foundever has expanded its disability inclusion program, launching a voluntary Self-ID system that allows employees to confidentially share disability and other identity information, alongside nationwide learning sessions marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The initiatives aim to better address workplace barriers and support employees with disabilities.

    ASEAN+ enterprises move AI from pilots to production as investments rise

    Enterprises across Asia Pacific are rapidly shifting from AI experimentation to production, with 96 percent planning to increase AI investment by an average of 15 percent in 2026, according to the Lenovo CIO Playbook 2026, commissioned by Lenovo with insights from IDC.

    TG Limcaoco: Bank of the Philippine Islands

    Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a role he assumed in April 2021. He leads one of the country’s oldest and largest banks, chairs key management and credit committees, and oversees BPI’s banking, asset management, insurance, and international subsidiaries. Beyond BPI, he serves as Chairman of the Bankers Association of the Philippines and Philippine Payments Management Inc., making him one of the most influential figures in Philippine banking today.

    Century Properties secures SEC nod for bonds

    Century Properties Group Inc. said it has received a pre-effective letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) favorably considering the company’s shelf registration of debt securities worth up to P12 billion, a key step toward tapping the domestic bond market.

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