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Philippine manufacturing contracts as costs, demand bite

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The Philippines’ manufacturing sector slipped into contraction in April, its first downturn since November, as weakening demand and rising costs weighed on output, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Philippine manufacturing growth slows on rising costs

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Philippine manufacturing lost momentum at the end of the first quarter, as rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions weighed on the sector, according to the S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI report released April 1.

Philippines may hit A-level credit rating in 2 years, Salceda says

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Former Albay Congressman and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Joey Salceda said the Philippines is close to securing an A-level sovereign credit rating, the highest tier of creditworthiness, and potentially within two years under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Factories rebound as Philippine PMI climbs in January

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The Philippine manufacturing sector opened 2026 with renewed momentum, as the Purchasing Managers’ Index signaled a broad-based improvement in operating conditions in January, according to S&P Global. 

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Bloomberry bets on digital growth as VIP demand softens

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Bloomberry Resorts Corp. is leaning harder into digital gaming and cost discipline as weak demand from VIP and premium mass players keeps pressure on its traditional gaming business.

Rockwell Land profit surges 46% on property growth

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Rockwell Land Corp. delivered a stronger first half in 2026 as robust residential sales and an expanding commercial business pushed revenue and profit sharply higher, while also allowing the property developer to raise its dividend to a record level.

Philippine growth lifts poor, but shocks threaten gains

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Economic growth has lifted millions of Filipinos out of poverty over the past 15 years, but many remain close enough to the poverty line to be pushed back by the next serious flood, conflict, or economic shock.

JobStreet survey offers three fixes for pay unhappiness

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Fair pay, it turns out, is not quite the same thing as happy pay. Filipino employees may believe they are being paid fairly, but a much smaller share say they are happy with their salaries, highlighting a growing challenge for employers trying to retain talent without simply throwing bigger raises at the problem.

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