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Groundwork for near-24/7 payments settlement in place

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Christmas cheer still propels consumer spending

Infographics from Visa MANILA, Philippines — ‘Tis the season to be jolly— and for many Filipinos, it is the prime period to spend, too. New data…

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Philippine GDP growth seen rebounding in Q4 2025

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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high

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