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PH to fuel pineapple trade growth–OECD FAO report

MANILA, Philippines – Expanding production and rising consumption will make the Philippines a major global player in pineapple trade over the next decade, according to a report. Global fresh pineapple...

Finance

PSEi falls below 6,100 on geopolitical woes

MANILA, Philippines – Local stocks retreated on Tuesday as lingering geopolitical tensions overseas and concerns over the domestic economic outlook dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi)...

Consumer & Retail

Shakey’s resorts to price hikes, store closures

Shakey’s resorts to price hikes, store closures

MANILA, Philippines – Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is raising prices selectively and closing underperforming stores as it navigates a challenging business environment marked by…

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Tourism & Transportation

LRT 1 Common Station project gets green light

MANILA, Philippines – The long-delayed LRT 1 Common Station project has moved a step closer to construction after securing approval from the Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet…

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Philippine trade gap widens to $5.48B in May

Updated at 6:30 p.m. on June 30, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The country’s trade deficit widened 50.5 percent to $5.48 billion in May as the…

Economy

BSP cuts external outlook as war weighs on foreign inflows

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is likely to face a weaker external position this year than previously anticipated as the conflict in the Middle East weighs…

Communications

Globe to roll out Starlink satellite service

MANILA, Philippines – Globe Telecom Inc. has secured regulatory approval to roll out its direct-to-mobile satellite service with Elon Musk’s Starlink, becoming the first telecommunications…

Industry Movements

BPI⁠ waives InstaPay, PESONet transfer fees starting July 1

MANILA, Philippines – The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently waive fees for interbank fund transfers made through its digital channels starting July 1,…

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