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PFA brings Franchise Negosyo regional event to Tuguegarao

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is set to bring the Franchise Negosyo Para Sa Region II to SM City Tuguegarao on March 21-22,...

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Toyota Motor Philippines inspires racers to push their limits through TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Academy

Leading mobility company brings motorsports closer to Filipinos through racing school Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently held the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Academy Philippines...

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Production value

With car sales expected to top 500K units this year, local auto manufacturing should be pursued with vigor THE PHILIPPINE government is intent...

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PHL services trade slumps in 2024 — BSP

THE PHILIPPINES’ services trade slumped in 2024 as exports grew at a much slower pace than imports, data from the Bangko Sentral ng...

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PDIC eyes new assessment system for banks to deter risky lending behavior

THE PHILIPPINE Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) wants to introduce a risk-based assessment system to prevent banks from taking on too much leverage following...

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NG debt service bill surges to P2.02&T in 2024

THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) debt service payments surged to P2.02 trillion in 2024 as both interest and amortization payments increased, the Bureau of...

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External debt up 10% as of end&2024

THE PHILIPPINES’ outstanding external debt rose by nearly 10% year on year as of end-2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. By...

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29 Japanese Fraud Suspects in Cambodia to Be Extradited

HEADLINES Nagoya, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)–Police in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, have obtained arrest warrants for 29 Japanese fraud suspects currently detained in...

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Japan Food Exports Expand 15.5 Pct in Jan.&June

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and other food items grew 15.5 pct from a year...

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Ishiba Declines to Say How Long He Will Stay On

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday declined to say how long he would stay in office following...