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US State Department flags red tape, corruption in Philippines 

Pervasive corruption—both in government offices and private boardrooms—along with slow and opaque bureaucracy, high logistics costs, and congested infrastructure continue to undermine the Philippines’ ability to attract foreign investment and sustain economic growth, according to the latest assessment from the US State Department.

Strong demand, mild inflation to sustain Philippine economy—ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects solid growth for the Philippines through next year, with its ability to navigate rough global waters underscored in the slight downward revision of its 2026 outlook.

ADB OKs US$400M loan for Philippine food program

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD400 million loan to help the Philippines combat hunger, food insecurity, and undernutrition—particularly among the country’s poorest households—as climate and disaster risks continue to escalate.

Philippines blanks China, 14-0, in World Games floorball match

The Philippine men’s floorball team didn’t just salvage seventh place—they lit up Chengdu like a Roman candle, bulldozing host China in a 14-0 beatdown...

Philippine GDP remains one of Asia’s fastest growing in 2Q; growth 5.5%

The Philippine economy expanded by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported, reflecting sustained domestic activity across sectors.

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Puregold posts 9% profit growth in 2025

Grocery chain Puregold Price Club Inc. reported a nearly 9 percent increase in net income for 2025, reaching P11.3 billion from P10.4 billion the previous year.

PAL posts higher profit in 2025 despite industry challenges

Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 6.1 percent increase in net income to US$160.4 million in 2025, despite a difficult year for the global aviation industry.

DA sends trucks to address Benguet vegetable oversupply

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deployed 18 trucks to transport excess vegetables from Benguet to major markets, including Metro Manila, following reports of oversupply affecting local farmers.

Lopez rift deepens over First Gen deal with Prime Infra

A long-simmering family dispute at Lopez Inc. has erupted into a full-blown governance battle, after shareholders aligned with Eugenio Gabriel “Gabby” Lopez III voted to remove Federico “Piki” Lopez as president and chief executive officer of the privately-held investment holding company, citing a breakdown in trust tied to undisclosed multibillion-peso transactions.

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