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    Philippines prices maiden Sukuk bond, opens Islamic market to local firms

    The Philippines attracted strong investor interest for its maiden Sukuk bond offer, allowing one of Asia’s most active sovereign borrower to price the debt paper at a lower profit rate.

    ECOP rejects PhilHealth contribution hike

    The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is strongly opposed to the planned increase next year of the premium contribution to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), saying the state health insurer needs to improve its services first.

    Laurel to focus on ending rice importation

    Newly appointed agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged to focus on reducing rice importation during his tenure — a commitment made Wednesday during the Ugnay Palay: 35th National Rice R4D Conference at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

    SEC outlaws Binance

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a warning on using the online cryptocurrency exchange Binance. 

    ADB seeks month long bid submission extension of the NAIA rehab contract

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) wants to extend for a month the submission of bids for the P171-billion contract to rehabilitate, optimize and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

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    Japan-backed program boosts PH emergency response capacity

    Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya attended the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines International Symposium 2025, which concluded a three-year initiative focused on emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) in the region.

    Pueblo de Oro bags two Dot Property citations

    Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. has secured national acclaim for its outstanding commitment to inclusive and sustainable community development, winning two prestigious awards at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025.

    GSIS earmarks P1.9B emergency loans for storm victims

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside an additional P1.9 billion in emergency loans for more than 71,000 active members and pensioners in five areas severely impacted by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and tropical storms Crising, Dante, and Emong.

    Digital lender offers high interest savings for MSMEs

    CIMB Bank Philippines, recently named the country’s best digital bank by The Asian Banker, has launched CIMB Biz, a new banking segment aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with improved access to formal financial services.

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