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Economic expansion, loan growth seen picking up pace this year

Economic expansion, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP), is seen accelerating across ASEAN and especially in the Philippines, according to latest forecasts by Fitch Ratings.

Approved building permits in 3Q down 18% year-on-year to 37,845

Approved building permits in the third quarter declined 18 percent year-on-year to 37,845, with residential buildings still accounting for the bulk of the issued permits, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

National Treasury awards all P20B offered in bond auction

The National Treasury awarded the entire P20 billion worth of treasury bonds it offered at the auction Tuesday, with average rate lower.

AEV in definitive deal to purchase Phl Coke bottler

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc for their joint acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc., which values the beverage bottler at USD1.8 billion on a debt-free, cash-free basis.

Bureau of Treasury launches 1st tokenized treasury bonds

The Bureau of the Treasury launched Monday the Philippines’ maiden offering of peso-denominated Tokenized Treasury Bonds to raise at least P10 billion from the domestic capital market. 

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SteelAsia speeds up expansion, targets $2B import gap

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. is accelerating its expansion program as it pushes to replace imported steel with locally produced alternatives, a strategy that could reduce the Philippines' trade deficit by as much as USSD2 billion once its new facilities are fully operational.

Toyota debuts electric, hybrid off-readers at PIMSS

Toyota Motor Philippines will spotlight its evolving electrification strategy at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) with the public debut of three new models—the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, Toyota Hilux BEV, and Toyota Land Cruiser 300 HEV.

Exporters reject US forced labor allegations

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. has pushed back against allegations that Philippine exports are linked to forced labor, warning that a proposed US tariff increase could unfairly penalize compliant businesses and workers.

NPC expands AI oversight as privacy risks grow

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen data protection and govern emerging technologies, unveiling plans to expand its regional presence and deepen oversight of artificial intelligence as it marked its 10th anniversary during National Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026.

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