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PSE sets guidelines on stock market trading during disasters

TRADING at the stock market is automatically canceled if Metro Manila is placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 or higher,...

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Manila slumps to near bottom of smart cities list

MANILA continued its downward slide in the latest global index of “smart cities” by International Society for Urban Informatics (ISUI), even ranking last...

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Trump’s 300% chip tariffs would be ‘prohibitive,’ says Balisacan

US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump’s proposal to impose up to 300% tariffs on semiconductor chip imports to the US would kill global trade,...

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BoP position swings to deficit in July

THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) position swung to a $167-million deficit in July as the government paid off external debt, the central...

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Pangandaman sees 6% GDP growth in second half

Philippine economic growth seen to pick in the second semester, amid an expected rebound in government spending following the election-tied ban, Budget Secretary...

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Gov’t expects poverty incidence to fall to as low as 8% by 2028

THE PHILIPPINE government is confident it can bring down the poverty rate to single-digit levels by 2028. “While we lowered our growth targets,...

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Investors keen on PHL but seek stable rules, lower costs — Kearney

FOREIGN INVESTORS are eager to tap into the growth potential of the Philippines but concerns over unpredictable regulations and high cost of energy...

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New corporate governance circular eyed

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to ensure that independent directors of publicly listed companies have security of tenure. SEC Chairperson Francisco...

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PlaySafe lauds Senate stance on illegal platforms

The PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, in a released statement, lauded the recent Senate hearing on online gambling, asserting that the proceedings have...

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Gawad TANYAG celebrates LANDBANK’s 62 years of nation&building excellence

Entrepreneur The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) marked its 62nd anniversary by honoring exemplary partners and clients who had significant contributions to...