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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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AboitizPower, KHNP sign MOU exploring nuclear energy cooperation in Philippines

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 31 at KHNP’s headquarters in Gyeongju, South Korea, to explore cooperation on nuclear energy technologies and their possible use in the Philippines.

Coca-Cola weighs sugar tax hike amid pricing, demand concerns

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) is assessing the impact of a proposed sharp increase in excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, as the industry braces for a measure that could reshape pricing, consumer demand, and product strategies across the beverage market.

BIR expands VAT-free medicines to lower healthcare costs

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expanded the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines to 2,277 products, broadening tax relief for patients with chronic and life-threatening illnesses as the government seeks to make essential healthcare more affordable.

Boracay Water bolsters El Niño response to secure island’s water supply

Boracay Water has ramped up measures to keep water services steady across Boracay Island as El Niño brings prolonged dry conditions. The utility is boosting river monitoring, cutting water losses, and protecting watersheds to ensure reliable supply for residents, businesses, and tourism.

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