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🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 21, 2026

Philippine peso reaches new all-time low | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Philippine economy, China, Elon Musk

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 20, 2026

[Vantage Point] GCash ends debut flat at P6.60 as early gains fade

[Vantage Point] GCash ends debut flat at P6.60 as early gains fade

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 20, 2026

Big IPO, big bonus: GCash employees get their own payday

Big IPO, big bonus: GCash employees get their own payday

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 20, 2026

[Vantage Point] The price of control: Behind Metro Pacific’s P12.4-B Meralco bet

[Vantage Point] The price of control: Behind Metro Pacific’s P12.4-B Meralco bet

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 20, 2026

GCash debuts on stock market with record P60.9-B IPO

GCash debuts on stock market with record P60.9-B IPO

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 19, 2026

After the IPO party, GCash comes for 5-6 lending next

After the IPO party, GCash comes for 5-6 lending next

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 19, 2026

[Vantage Point] JAZA’s painful question: Why aren’t we winning?

[Vantage Point] JAZA’s painful question: Why aren’t we winning?

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 17, 2026

PSA: Sorsogon’s poverty incidence drops 13.3 percent in 2025

PSA: Sorsogon’s poverty incidence drops 13.3 percent in 2025

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 17, 2026

[Vantage Point] When a paycheck runs out before payday

[Vantage Point] When a paycheck runs out before payday

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 16, 2026

JAZA: Does the Philippines have what it takes to win big investments?

JAZA: Does the Philippines have what it takes to win big investments?

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 16, 2026

11 Negros Occidental wind projects advance along bird migration route

Concerns regarding the projects' impact on bird migration routes are being addressed, and the developments align with the province's goal to transition to renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 16, 2026

Gasoline price cut, slight diesel price hike seen next week

Gasoline price cut, slight diesel price hike seen next week

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 16, 2026

Peso tumbles beyond 63:$1

Peso tumbles beyond 63:$1

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 15, 2026

[READOUT] What a stickier inflation wave could mean for businesses

[READOUT] What a stickier inflation wave could mean for businesses

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 15, 2026

PCC slaps onion cartel with record fine of P1.76B

Among those fined is 'onion queen' Lilia Cruz, the alleged cartel mastermind. It's the biggest fine ever imposed by the Philippine Competition Commission.

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 15, 2026

[Vantage Point] Semirara: The government is auctioning an energy crisis

[Vantage Point] Semirara: The government is auctioning an energy crisis

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 13, 2026

How DBP botched Duterte-era contractor loans: lax checks, billions overdue

How DBP botched Duterte-era contractor loans: lax checks, billions overdue

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 13, 2026

Cebu Pacific's new 50-year franchise bill gets House final approval

Cebu Pacific's new 50-year franchise bill gets House final approval

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 13, 2026

What’s an ‘investment ombudsman,’ Boying Remulla’s second-year initiative?

What’s an ‘investment ombudsman,’ Boying Remulla’s second-year initiative?

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 13, 2026

[Vantage Point] Holiday dividend or market coal? What GCash could deliver by Christmas

[Vantage Point] Holiday dividend or market coal? What GCash could deliver by Christmas

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 13, 2026

Business leaders, consumers demand solutions to Visayas power crisis at Cebu summit

Repeated power interruptions have drawn concern from domestic and international clients about Cebu's capability to support business needs, possibly affecting future transactions and partnerships, says a business leader

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 12, 2026

House passes P7.2-trillion 2027 budget amid pork barrel concerns

House passes P7.2-trillion 2027 budget amid pork barrel concerns

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 12, 2026

PNB eyes early 2027 bond sale to fund expansion

PNB eyes early 2027 bond sale to fund expansion

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 12, 2026

Gasoline prices up again, diesel prices down on October 13

Gasoline prices up again, diesel prices down on October 13

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 12, 2026

Need a quick-and-easy loan? SSS LoanLite goes live on RCBC DiskarTech

Need a quick-and-easy loan? SSS LoanLite goes live on RCBC DiskarTech

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 10, 2026

LIST: New minimum wage rates in Calabarzon

LIST: New minimum wage rates in Calabarzon

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 10, 2026

With power bills already high, Meralco wins approval to raise own fees after 15 years

With power bills already high, Meralco wins approval to raise own fees after 15 years

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 9, 2026

South Cotabato co-op warns of possible higher rates due to El Niño

South Cotabato co-op warns of possible higher rates due to El Niño

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 9, 2026

Strong El Niño may drive up food, power costs in 2027

Strong El Niño may drive up food, power costs in 2027

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 8, 2026

Initial native hydrogen exploration shows promise — DOE chief

Initial native hydrogen exploration shows promise — DOE chief

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 8, 2026

DTI assures continuity in trade talks after chief negotiator’s exit

DTI assures continuity in trade talks after chief negotiator’s exit

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 8, 2026

Emirates to scout Philippines for pilots

Emirates to scout Philippines for pilots

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 7, 2026

Anyare? Villars’ AllHome, AllDay confirm store closures

Anyare? Villars’ AllHome, AllDay confirm store closures

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 7, 2026

SMPC: Coal bidding rule violates law

SMPC: Coal bidding rule violates law

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 7, 2026

LBC brings seamless shipping to online stores through Menue partnership

LBC brings seamless shipping to online stores through Menue partnership

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 7, 2026

Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs

Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 7, 2026

[Vantage Point] Is Del Monte in default? The debt behind the label

[Vantage Point] Is Del Monte in default? The debt behind the label

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 6, 2026

PetroGreen Energy seals P1.24-B loan for Isabela solar project

Keep on reading: PetroGreen Energy seals P1.24-B loan for Isabela solar project]]>

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 6, 2026

DHL sees PH gaining from supply chain shakeup

Keep on reading: DHL sees PH gaining from supply chain shakeup]]>

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 6, 2026

Want to buy GCash shares? How retail investors can join the IPO

Want to buy GCash shares? How retail investors can join the IPO

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 6, 2026

Is a second, stickier inflation wave taking shape?

Is a second, stickier inflation wave taking shape?

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 6, 2026

Food supply sufficient for Super El Niño, P45-B aid coming for farmers – DA

Food supply sufficient for Super El Niño, P45-B aid coming for farmers – DA

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 6, 2026

Inflation soars to 7.2% as food, fuel prices climb in September 2026

The latest surge in inflation marks the end of a disinflation trend that brought the rate down for four straight months from the 7.2% also recorded in April

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 5, 2026

Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans

Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 5, 2026

AMRO further cuts PH growth outlook as flood control issue slows investment

AMRO further cuts PH growth outlook as flood control issue slows investment

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 5, 2026

Gasoline, kerosene prices rise on October 6, diesel gets slight rollback

The mixed adjustment comes after price cuts last week, while China’s suspension of refined fuel exports threatens to tighten Asian supply further

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 4, 2026

[Vantage Point] The road to plenty: Four titans and the battle for the Santa Rosa peso

[Vantage Point] The road to plenty: Four titans and the battle for the Santa Rosa peso

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 4, 2026

Ayuda to roads: Where the House wants to add billions in the 2027 budget

Ayuda to roads: Where the House wants to add billions in the 2027 budget

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 3, 2026

Bicol braces for El Niño with P3.3-B aid package for agri sector

Bicol braces for El Niño with P3.3-B aid package for agri sector

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 3, 2026

MAP: Where have system losses been highest from 2021 to 2025?

Explore this interactive map to see how high the system losses have been in your area

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Oct 3, 2026

Converge package offers 0% commission fees for 3 months on TikTok Shop

Converge ICT Solutions, DTI, and TikTok Shop launch SellerPlus, offering new online sellers a three-month commission-free period and essential tools to boost their e-commerce ventures

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 30, 2026

Japan to face price hikes on over 3,000 food items in October

Japan to face price hikes on over 3,000 food items in October

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 30, 2026

Marcos expands lands that are designated as ecozones in Cavite

Marcos expands lands that are designated as ecozones in Cavite

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 30, 2026

China vows response if EU introduces moves targeting Chinese trade

The tool amounts to a 'typical protectionist and unilateralist measure,' and will disrupt stability of China-EU trade, the Chinese commerce ministry says

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 28, 2026

Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments

Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 26, 2026

Minimum wage in Central Visayas to rise by P42 per day

Keep on reading: Minimum wage in Central Visayas to rise by P42 per day]]>

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 26, 2026

DOE expands EV safety, charging ecosystem as more Filipinos go electric

DOE expands EV safety, charging ecosystem as more Filipinos go electric

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 25, 2026

Marcos suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene anew

Marcos suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene anew

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 25, 2026

The risks in Marcos’ 2027 P7.2-trillion ‘people-centered’ spending bet

The risks in Marcos’ 2027 P7.2-trillion ‘people-centered’ spending bet

🇵🇭 Philippines•Economy•Sep 24, 2026

US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi

US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi

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