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Philippines attracts four bids for $3B airport upgrade

Philippines attracts four bids for $3B airport upgrade

MANILA – The Philippines’ auction for a P170.6 billion ($3 billion) upgrade of i...

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BoI-approved investments hit P1.16T

BoI-approved investments hit P1.16T

THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) said on Tuesday that total approved investments r...

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External debt service burden surges to $10.8 billion as of end-September

External debt service burden surges to $10.8 billion as...

THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt service burden more than doubled in the January-t...

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Cost of doing business, navigating international rules hindering wider Philippine utilization of trade deals

Cost of doing business, navigating international rules ...

EXPORTERS lack the knowledge to tap trade agreements and face a higher cost of d...

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Banks, electronic money issuers reviewing zero transaction fees on small transfers

Banks, electronic money issuers reviewing zero transact...

BANKS and electronic money issuers (EMIs) are still reviewing the removal of tra...

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BSP’s policy easing expected to support economy in 2024

BSP’s policy easing expected to support economy in 2024

THE WIDELY expected monetary policy easing from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ...

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Remembering Shaz

Remembering Shaz

THERE was a hush that descended every time Ballet Manila (BM) co-artistic direct...

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PHL expected to import more rice due to El Niño

PHL expected to import more rice due to El Niño

THE EL NIÑO weather event’s impact on agriculture production in the Philippines ...

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Global rice prices hit highest level in 15 years

Global rice prices hit highest level in 15 years

RICE PRICES reached a fresh 15-year high on mounting concerns that increased dem...

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Prime Energy plans $187M for Malampaya Phase 4 in 2024

Prime Energy plans $187M for Malampaya Phase 4 in 2024

PRIME Energy Resources Development B.V. announced on Thursday a plan to spend $1...

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A guide to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023

A guide to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023

AN ACTION adventure film, a fantasy drama, a romance, a historical drama, two co...

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SEC allows PSE to acquire more shares in PDS Group

SEC allows PSE to acquire more shares in PDS Group

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted the application of the ...

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Film in 2024: Barbie early awards nods, delayed movies top releases

Film in 2024: Barbie early awards nods, delayed movies ...

LONDON — From delayed sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two to the held-up third Deadpool...

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Ayala unit invests in North Luzon-based pharma firm St. Joseph Drug

Ayala unit invests in North Luzon-based pharma firm St....

AYALA CORP., through its unit Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), has a...

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Elephant Gym brings bass-driven math rock to Manila

Elephant Gym brings bass-driven math rock to Manila

FOR Elephant Gym guitarist Tell Chang, it was essential to have Manila as one of...

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Meralco eyes 3 sites for micro-modular reactor deployment

Meralco eyes 3 sites for micro-modular reactor deployment

MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) is considering three areas for its pre-feasibility...

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CIC’s rating system may boost lending, banks’ asset grade

CIC’s rating system may boost lending, banks’ asset grade

LENDERS expect a recently introduced compliance rating system to boost banks’ le...

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K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations

K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations

SEOUL — K-Pop star G-Dragon has been cleared of allegations of illegal drug use ...

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AUB’s e-wallet HelloMoney expands to South Korea, Malaysia, and Hong Kong

AUB’s e-wallet HelloMoney expands to South Korea, Malay...

ASIA UNITED Bank Corp. (AUB) has expanded the use of its e-wallet HelloMoney to ...

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NLEX Corp. inks P10-billion loan deal with BPI to support projects

NLEX Corp. inks P10-billion loan deal with BPI to suppo...

NLEX Corp., a unit of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), has entered into a 10...