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Industries

‘Squeezed’ manufacturers put expansion plans on hold, says FPI

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine manufacturers are left with no choice but to put expansion plans on hold as they face a delicate balancing act between raising prices to offset mounting costs...

Finance

Peso, oil risks seen keeping stock investors cautious

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks may face cautious trading this week as peso weakness, elevated oil prices and the prospect of further interest rate increases weigh on investor sentiment, according...

Consumer & Retail

Dali operator slips into capital deficit

Dali operator slips into capital deficit

MANILA, Philippines — The operator of discount grocery chain Dali Everyday Grocery returned to a P1.03 billion capital deficit in 2025, as mounting losses prompted its…

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Tourism & Transportation

Sunlight Air expands island network: Daily Coron flights and new direct route to Tablas

Sunlight Air has cemented its position as a key player in the Philippines’ boutique aviation scene, offering travelers seamless access to some of the country’s…

Foreign News

PH exports hit new peak in Sept; semiconductors for AI lead surge

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine exports hit a record high in September, buoyed by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which fueled demand for locally made electronics.…

Peso closes beyond 64

Peso breaches 64:$1 level

Peso breaches 63.6:$1 level

Economy

PH firms stay gloomy on inflation, peso woes

MANILA, Philippines — Business sentiment improved slightly in September, though companies remained pessimistic as stubbornly high inflation, a weakening peso and geopolitical tensions continued to…

Communications

Telcos told to tighten checks on users with multiple SIMs

MANILA, Philippines — The government has ordered telecom firms in the Philippines to strengthen checks on subscribers with many registered SIM cards to prevent illicit activities…

Industry Movements

Moody’s: Strong BSP oversight shields PH banks from risks

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks remain healthy and well-capitalized despite mounting economic challenges, supported by strong regulatory oversight from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Moody’s…

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