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<title>Philippine Tribune &#45; : MONEY</title>
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<title>Philippines jobless rate jumps to over three&#45;year high of 5.8% in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-jobless-rate-jumps-to-over-three-year-high-of-58-in-january</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter The Philippines’ unemployment rate climbed to 5.8% in January 2026, marking its highest level in more than three years, as the labor market cooled after the holidays, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. Preliminary results from the January 2026 Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the number of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PHL looking to join US’ Pax Silica initiative</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-looking-to-join-us-pax-silica-initiative</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES wants to join the United States’ Pax Silica initiative to boost its participation in the supply chain of critical minerals and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. “The Philippines is very much interested to be part of the Pax Silica initiative of the US,” Trade Undersecretary Ceferino […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno Realty top off Power Plant Mall Angeles in Rockwell at Nepo Center</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rockwell-land-and-juan-d-nepomuceno-realty-top-off-power-plant-mall-angeles-in-rockwell-at-nepo-center</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno (JDN) Realty, through their joint venture Rockwell Nepo Development Corporation (RNDC), officially marked a major construction milestone with the topping off ceremony of Power Plant Mall Angeles on March 10, 2026. This event signals the completion of structural works for the highly anticipated retail destination, which is scheduled to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lenovo Tech World ‘26 Hong Kong, a bold showcase for AI innovation in Asia Pacific</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/lenovo-tech-world-26-hong-kong-a-bold-showcase-for-ai-innovation-in-asia-pacific</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a period defined by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across several industries, Lenovo has outlined its initiatives for a global AI deployment at Lenovo Tech World ‘26 Hong Kong. Held last March 10, the flagship event brought together Lenovo’s real-world AI-powered projects. Moving from conceptual and basic implementation of AI, Lenovo presented its […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Manila Water, Maynilad to raise water rates in April</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-water-maynilad-to-raise-water-rates-in-april</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter Customers in Metro Manila and nearby areas will have to brace for higher water bills starting April as the regulator approved the two concessionaires’ applications for rate hikes due to foreign exchange movements. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) approved a rate hike of P0.04 per […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:58:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, Water, Maynilad, raise, water, rates, April</media:keywords>
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<title>16 global microinsurance executives, regulators to learn from Pioneer Insurance</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/16-global-microinsurance-executives-regulators-to-learn-from-pioneer-insurance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sixteen insurance executives, regulators, and market enablers representing 10 countries have arrived in the Philippines to learn about microinsurance practices from Pioneer Insurance as the company hosts Microinsurance Master 2026, a global accelerator program focused on advancing financial inclusion. The Microinsurance Master program starts with a two-week immersion at Pioneer and is followed by three […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:42:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>global, microinsurance, executives, regulators, learn, from, Pioneer, Insurance</media:keywords>
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<title>DITO shows support for MSMEs via local community flea market</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dito-shows-support-for-msmes-via-local-community-flea-market</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DITO Telecommunity Corp. said it powered the connectivity needs of the local community flea market South Trading Post (STP) for its key events, reflecting its continued commitment to digitally empower local businesses. Among these was STP’s milestone event on February 27, celebrating the second anniversary of its merchant community, powered by DITO BizBayan, the telco’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:38:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippine lawmaker raises alarm over obesity as study shows 41% of adults overweight</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-lawmaker-raises-alarm-over-obesity-as-study-shows-41-of-adults-overweight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Philippine lawmaker on Monday sounded the alarm over the country’s rising obesity problem, following a recent study that found about 41% of the 72 million Filipino adults — translating to 29.5 million people — are classified as overweight or obese. “Forty-one percent is very alarming. I was surprised because I never expected it to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, lawmaker, raises, alarm, over, obesity, study, shows, 41, adults, overweight</media:keywords>
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<title>Setting sail with Mickey and friends on the Disney Adventure</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/setting-sail-with-mickey-and-friends-on-the-disney-adventure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SINGAPORE — As a cruise skeptic, I never quite saw the appeal of spending days at sea on a floating resort surrounded by thousands of strangers. But as a Disney fan, I was curious about the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s (DCL) first ship in Asia and the biggest one in its fleet. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Setting, sail, with, Mickey, and, friends, the, Disney, Adventure</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE chief Garin says pump prices unlikely to go down soon</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-chief-garin-says-pump-prices-unlikely-to-go-down-soon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FUEL PRICES are unlikely to go down anytime soon despite the recent decline in crude prices in the global market, the Energy chief said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, chief, Garin, says, pump, prices, unlikely, down, soon</media:keywords>
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<title>House OKs bill scrapping travel tax on 2nd reading</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/house-oks-bill-scrapping-travel-tax-on-2nd-reading</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday evening approved on second reading a proposal to scrap the travel tax, advancing the measure seeking to cut the levy seen as burdensome for Filipinos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, OKs, bill, scrapping, travel, tax, 2nd, reading</media:keywords>
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<title>Rising fuel prices pinch Filipino households and businesses</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rising-fuel-prices-pinch-filipino-households-and-businesses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ON A HUMID Thursday afternoon in Las Piñas City near the Philippine capital, jeepney driver Michael I. Resuello, 48, watched the diesel pump at the RedStar Fuel station in Pilar Village tick past P70 per liter, up from P48 just weeks ago. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rising, fuel, prices, pinch, Filipino, households, and, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil shock may prompt BSP rate hike</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-may-prompt-bsp-rate-hike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ OIL PRICE SHOCKS may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to hike its policy rate as early as its next meeting in April amid the risk of inflation breaching the central bank’s target band in March, an economist said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New study highlights ROI gaps in advertising, points to sufficiency&#45;based media planning</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/new-study-highlights-roi-gaps-in-advertising-points-to-sufficiency-based-media-planning</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Senior marketers, agency leaders, and industry analysts recently gathered for a closed-door industry discussion examining how Philippine advertisers are reassessing media investment decisions amid tightening budgets, declining television consumption, and rising pressure to demonstrate measurable return on investment. With the theme “Every Peso Counts: Media that Works for Consumer Brands in the Philippines”, the event […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, study, highlights, ROI, gaps, advertising, points, sufficiency-based, media, planning</media:keywords>
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<title>RLC, GenSan sign P2.33&#45;billion PPP for public market redevelopment</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rlc-gensan-sign-p233-billion-ppp-for-public-market-redevelopment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ROBINSONS LAND CORP. (RLC) and the General Santos (GenSan) City government signed a public-private partnership (PPP) contract for the P2.33-billion redevelopment of the city’s central public market. Under the partnership, Robinsons Land will build Palengke Heneral, General Santos City’s first modern marketplace, on a 23,126-square-meter (sq.m.) site with more than 14,800 sq.m. of floor area […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RLC, GenSan, sign, P2.33-billion, PPP, for, public, market, redevelopment</media:keywords>
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<title>MPIC core profit climbs 15% to P27B on power, water, toll contributions</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mpic-core-profit-climbs-15-to-p27b-on-power-water-toll-contributions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ METRO PACIFIC Investments Corp. (MPIC) recorded a 15% increase in consolidated core net income to P27.1 billion for 2025, as its power, water, toll road, and healthcare businesses delivered higher contributions. Contributions from operations reached P32.1 billion, an increase of 13%, the infrastructure conglomerate said in a statement on Wednesday. Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MPIC, core, profit, climbs, 15, P27B, power, water, toll, contributions</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine semiconductor exports may reach $50B this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-semiconductor-exports-may-reach-50b-this-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE EXPORT RECEIPTS of semiconductor and electronic products are expected to rise to a record $50 billion this year despite global trade uncertainties and an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, semiconductor, exports, may, reach, 50B, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>House OKs bill allowing Marcos to tweak excise tax on fuel on 2nd reading</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/house-oks-bill-allowing-marcos-to-tweak-excise-tax-on-fuel-on-2nd-reading</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday passed on second reading a bill authorizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to suspend or cut excise taxes on fuel and other petroleum products. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, OKs, bill, allowing, Marcos, tweak, excise, tax, fuel, 2nd, reading</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows slump to five&#45;year low in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-five-year-low-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines plummeted to $7.791 billion in 2025, its lowest level in five years, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. This was the lowest yearly FDI level since 2020 or when net inflows slumped to $6.822 billion. Excluding the pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, slump, five-year, low, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Razon is the richest Filipino on Forbes world’s billionaires list</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/razon-is-the-richest-filipino-on-forbes-worlds-billionaires-list</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Alexandria Grace C. Magno, Reporter Ports and casino tycoon Enrique K. Razon, Jr. saw his net worth surge over 50% to $16.5 billion, making him the richest Filipino on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List. According to the Forbes list, there were 15 billionaires from the Philippines, led by Mr. Razon. Mr. Razon climbed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Razon, the, richest, Filipino, Forbes, world’s, billionaires, list</media:keywords>
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<title>Shifts in Filipino values and priorities: Being well, finding balance, keeping the faith</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/shifts-in-filipino-values-and-priorities-being-well-finding-balance-keeping-the-faith</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Acumen’s Project Alphabet, undertaken in 2025, showed movements in the top five values that influence behavior and decisions among Filipinos across generations compared with the study 10 years earlier. So, what has changed? In the decade between 2015 and 2025, a major shift took place in the Filipino psyche. Acumen’s Project Alphabet research study in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shifts, Filipino, values, and, priorities:, Being, well, finding, balance, keeping, the, faith</media:keywords>
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<title>Metrobank launches new Toyota Platinum Card</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/metrobank-launches-new-toyota-platinum-card</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ METROPOLITAN Bank &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank), Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), and Mastercard on Tuesday launched the Toyota Platinum Card, which is designed for motorists as it offers benefits that will let them save on mobility-related expenses. The new co-branded card offers a 3% rebate on toll fees and gas stations here and abroad, with […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>SMFB profit climbs 13% to P46.3B on food, spirits growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/smfb-profit-climbs-13-to-p463b-on-food-spirits-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAN MIGUEL Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB), the food and beverage subsidiary of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), reported a consolidated net income of P46.3 billion for 2025, a 13.2% increase from the P40.9 billion recorded in 2024. This performance was supported by growth in the food segment, continued expansion in spirits, and increased international beer […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines improves in global connectedness — DHL report</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-improves-in-global-connectedness-dhl-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ HANOI — The Philippines improved three spots to 59th in the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, placing it in the middle among its Southeast Asian neighbors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, improves, global, connectedness, —, DHL, report</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco power rates increase in March</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-power-rates-increase-in-march</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-power-rates-increase-in-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OVER EIGHT MILLION customers served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to tighten their belts this month as the power distributor announced a rate hike, citing higher transmission and generation charges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, power, rates, increase, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil shock to bring inflation above 4%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-to-bring-inflation-above-4</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-to-bring-inflation-above-4</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE IRAN war could trim 0.2-0.3% from the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year, as the oil shock could drive inflation to above 4% this year, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Tuesday, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, shock, bring, inflation, above</media:keywords>
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<title>Obesity cost Philippines P1.9 trillion in 2025— study</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/obesity-cost-philippines-p19-trillion-in-2025-study</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/obesity-cost-philippines-p19-trillion-in-2025-study</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Obesity, a condition that increases the risk of severe chronic diseases such as diabetes, is estimated to have cost the Philippines around P1.9 trillion in 2025, according to the Epidemiological Burden and Cost of Obesity in the Philippines (EpiCOb-PH) study released Monday. The EpiCOb-PH study was led by Dr. Madeleine de Rosas-Valera and funded by […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Obesity, cost, Philippines, P1.9, trillion, 2025—, study</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine banks’ loan growth in January slowest in nearly two years</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-loan-growth-in-january-slowest-in-nearly-two-years</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-loan-growth-in-january-slowest-in-nearly-two-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Philippine banks’ lending growth slowed to a near two-year low in January as outstanding loans continued to expand at a single-digit pace, preliminary central bank data showed. Based on data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on late Monday, universal and commercial banks’ total outstanding loans, net of reverse […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, banks’, loan, growth, January, slowest, nearly, two, years</media:keywords>
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<title>Shipping lines hike rates by up to 25% as fuel prices soar</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/shipping-lines-hike-rates-by-up-to-25-as-fuel-prices-soar</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/shipping-lines-hike-rates-by-up-to-25-as-fuel-prices-soar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THREE regional shipping lines are raising passenger and cargo rates by up to 25% following a surge in fuel costs triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shipping, lines, hike, rates, 25, fuel, prices, soar</media:keywords>
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<title>Rate hikes unlikely for now despite oil shock, MUFG says</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rate-hikes-unlikely-for-now-despite-oil-shock-mufg-says</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rate-hikes-unlikely-for-now-despite-oil-shock-mufg-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is unlikely to hike rates in the near term even as oil price shocks due to the ongoing war in the Middle East are expected to weigh on inflation and the peso, MUFG Global Markets Research said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rate, hikes, unlikely, for, now, despite, oil, shock, MUFG, says</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel eyes approval of bill letting Marcos suspend fuel excise taxes this week</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/house-panel-eyes-approval-of-bill-letting-marcos-suspend-fuel-excise-taxes-this-week</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/house-panel-eyes-approval-of-bill-letting-marcos-suspend-fuel-excise-taxes-this-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A HOUSE of Representatives committee will take up on Wednesday a proposal to suspend excise tax collections on petrol, a congressman said on Monday, seeking its swift approval to pave the way for plenary passage before Congress goes on a month-long break next week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, eyes, approval, bill, letting, Marcos, suspend, fuel, excise, taxes, this, week</media:keywords>
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<title>Big&#45;time fuel price hikes set as war throttles supply</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/big-time-fuel-price-hikes-set-as-war-throttles-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/big-time-fuel-price-hikes-set-as-war-throttles-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEVERAL OIL COMPANIES have agreed to spread out this week’s increases in fuel costs to temper the big-time adjustments reaching as much as P38.50 per liter as a widening war in the Middle East continues to threaten oil supply, driving up global prices. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Big-time, fuel, price, hikes, set, war, throttles, supply</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso, stocks sink as oil prices surge</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-stocks-sink-as-oil-prices-surge</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-stocks-sink-as-oil-prices-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE PESO plunged to a new record low against the dollar on Monday while the main stock benchmark recorded its steepest single-day drop since 2020 as global oil prices spiked, threatening to drive up inflation as the war in the Middle East rages on. The local unit fell by 50 centavos to close at […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, stocks, sink, oil, prices, surge</media:keywords>
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<title>TESDA partners with Bossjob to accelerate ‘technical vocational’ employment</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tesda-partners-with-bossjob-to-accelerate-technical-vocational-employment</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tesda-partners-with-bossjob-to-accelerate-technical-vocational-employment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bossjob, the chat-first career platform for professional hiring in Southeast Asia (SEA), has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to bridge the gap between industry-standard skills and actual employment. The partnership aims to provide a digital infrastructure designed to modernize the Philippines’ technical vocational education and training (TVET) ecosystem by integrating Bossjob’s AI-powered […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:06:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TESDA, partners, with, Bossjob, accelerate, ‘technical, vocational’, employment</media:keywords>
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<title>Disney Cruise Line bets big on the Asian market with Disney Adventure</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/disney-cruise-line-bets-big-on-the-asian-market-with-disney-adventure</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/disney-cruise-line-bets-big-on-the-asian-market-with-disney-adventure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SINGAPORE — Disney Cruise Line (DCL) expects its newest and biggest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, to be a game changer in the tourism industry in Asia, a company executive said.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:06:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Disney, Cruise, Line, bets, big, the, Asian, market, with, Disney, Adventure</media:keywords>
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<title>Agriculture department expects faster farm output growth in Q1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/agriculture-department-expects-faster-farm-output-growth-in-q1</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/agriculture-department-expects-faster-farm-output-growth-in-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FARM OUTPUT is expected to grow faster this quarter, building on the 2% expansion posted in the same period last year, the Agriculture chief said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Agriculture, department, expects, faster, farm, output, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Gross borrowings rise to P2.65 trillion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gross-borrowings-rise-to-p265-trillion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gross-borrowings-rise-to-p265-trillion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE National Government’s NG) gross borrowings rose by 3.48% to P2.65 trillion in 2025 as domestic debt went up amid increased issuances of securities, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gross, borrowings, rise, P2.65, trillion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Mideast war poses credit risks to PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mideast-war-poses-credit-risks-to-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mideast-war-poses-credit-risks-to-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES faces credit risks as the widening conflict in the Middle East, especially if prolonged, could strain the country’s oil imports, overseas Filipinos’ remittances, and the peso, Fitch Ratings said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mideast, war, poses, credit, risks, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2026 review: a midrange contender</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/huawei-matepad-115-s-2026-review-a-midrange-contender</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/huawei-matepad-115-s-2026-review-a-midrange-contender</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. launched its midrange tablet, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2026, just a few weeks ago, promising a 4-in-1 “Better Than Ever” productivity experience thanks to its inclusions that match a PC-like setup right out of the box. Upon unboxing, the tablet comes with accessories that complete the PC-like […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Huawei, MatePad, 11.5, 2026, review:, midrange, contender</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines eyes alternative oil suppliers as Middle East war stokes fuel concerns</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-eyes-alternative-oil-suppliers-as-middle-east-war-stokes-fuel-concerns</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-eyes-alternative-oil-suppliers-as-middle-east-war-stokes-fuel-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter The Philippines is exploring direct talks with foreign governments and encouraging local oil companies to seek alternative suppliers as the conflict in Iran enters its second week, Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said on Monday, noting that current stockpiles are sufficient to last until April. “The Philippines is still […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, eyes, alternative, oil, suppliers, Middle, East, war, stokes, fuel, concerns</media:keywords>
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<title>Factory output slows in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/factory-output-slows-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/factory-output-slows-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manufacturing output eased to a two-month low in January dragged by contractions in food and transport equipment as well as sluggish growth in other non-metallic mineral products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) showed factory output, as measured by the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Factory, output, slows, January</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL wholesale price growth slows down in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-wholesale-price-growth-slows-down-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-wholesale-price-growth-slows-down-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Price growth of wholesale goods eased to an over six-year low of 1.6% in January dragged by slower annual increase in chemicals including animal and vegetable oils and fats, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed the general wholesale price index (GWPI) at the national level slowed down […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, wholesale, price, growth, slows, down, January</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd eyes new performance rating framework for teachers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-eyes-new-performance-rating-framework-for-teachers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-eyes-new-performance-rating-framework-for-teachers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday that it is currently developing an improved framework to assess the performance of public school teachers, following concerns about the current classroom observation policy. “The Department is currently working on a policy that focuses on teachers’ growth and performance,” it said in a statement. The agency noted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, eyes, new, performance, rating, framework, for, teachers</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST&#45;PAGASA upgrades key weather facilities in Iloilo</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-pagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-pagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on Friday marked a major step in the country’s weather modernization program with the launch of two key infrastructure projects in Iloilo. The agency inaugurated the Iloilo S-Band Radar Facility and held the groundbreaking of a new synoptic station. The radar facility, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST-PAGASA, upgrades, key, weather, facilities, Iloilo</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash empowers MSMEs, drives financial literacy and digital inclusion through Wais Tindera Caravan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-empowers-msmes-drives-financial-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-through-wais-tindera-caravan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-empowers-msmes-drives-financial-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-through-wais-tindera-caravan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sari-sari stores, local carinderias, and other micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the driving force behind the Philippines’ nearly P30-trillion economy.  Often referred to as its backbone, MSMEs represent 99.6% of all business establishments and generate 67% of total employment. However, these establishments face persistent challenges that limit growth and resilience. Most sari-sari stores […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, empowers, MSMEs, drives, financial, literacy, and, digital, inclusion, through, Wais, Tindera, Caravan</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash waives transaction fees for overseas Filipinos in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-waives-transaction-fees-for-overseas-filipinos-in-the-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-waives-transaction-fees-for-overseas-filipinos-in-the-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GCash is waiving transaction fees on bank transfers, bill payments, and mobile load purchases for GCash Overseas users in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to help ease their financial burden amid the ongoing developments in the Middle East. This initiative allows overseas Filipinos in affected areas to stay connected […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, waives, transaction, fees, for, overseas, Filipinos, the, Middle, East</media:keywords>
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<title>Greenfield to continue township developments amid cautious economic outlook</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/greenfield-to-continue-township-developments-amid-cautious-economic-outlook</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/greenfield-to-continue-township-developments-amid-cautious-economic-outlook</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Greenfield Development Corp. (GDC) said it will continue developing its townships and future projects, including wellness-focused initiatives, despite a “cautious” outlook for the country’s real estate sector. Mark Dantes, vice president–strategic landbanking division head at GDC, told BusinessWorld that although the sector has been challenging for the past few years, the company has done very […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Greenfield, continue, township, developments, amid, cautious, economic, outlook</media:keywords>
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<title>ACEN eyes P16&#45;B battery storage for its largest solar farm in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-eyes-p16-b-battery-storage-for-its-largest-solar-farm-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-eyes-p16-b-battery-storage-for-its-largest-solar-farm-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RENEWABLE ENERGY developer ACEN Corp. plans to construct a 2,000-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) to provide a stable power supply from its largest solar farm in the Philippines. SanMar Solar, Inc., a subsidiary of ACEN, aims to integrate the BESS into the 585-megawatt (MW) SanMar Solar project in Zambales, according to the company’s filing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACEN, eyes, P16-B, battery, storage, for, its, largest, solar, farm, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P: Philippines to outpace most Asian peers in next 3 years</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-philippines-to-outpace-most-asian-peers-in-next-3-years</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-philippines-to-outpace-most-asian-peers-in-next-3-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES is expected to remain one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies over the next three years despite a slowdown in 2025 triggered by a corruption scandal, according to S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence. “Based on our data, the country is projected to remain one of the fastest economies in the region, second only to Vietnam,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Compressed workweek could strain Philippine manufacturing, BPOs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/compressed-workweek-could-strain-philippine-manufacturing-bpos</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/compressed-workweek-could-strain-philippine-manufacturing-bpos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government’s proposal to adopt a four-day workweek to conserve energy amid Middle East tensions could affect delivery schedules in sectors such as manufacturing and business process outsourcing (BPO), industry groups warned. Elizabeth H. Lee, executive director of the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), said the impact would […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Compressed, workweek, could, strain, Philippine, manufacturing, BPOs</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL plans diesel stockpile amid Middle East war</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-plans-diesel-stockpile-amid-middle-east-war</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-plans-diesel-stockpile-amid-middle-east-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government plans to procure at least a million barrels of diesel to secure domestic fuel supply as tensions in the Middle East threaten global oil trade and China moves to curb refined fuel exports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, plans, diesel, stockpile, amid, Middle, East, war</media:keywords>
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<title>Inflation quickens to 13&#45;month high</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-quickens-to-13-month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-quickens-to-13-month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION accelerated to a 13-month high in February as rising costs for rice, fuel, electricity and other utilities added pressure on household budgets, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inflation, quickens, 13-month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine inflation rises to 13&#45;month high</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-inflation-rises-to-13-month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-inflation-rises-to-13-month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine inflation accelerated to a 13-month high in February as prices of rice, fuel and utilities increased, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority showed on Wednesday. The consumer price index rose 2.4% in February from a year earlier, from 2% in January and 2.1% a year ago. It was the quickest since 2.9% in January […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:42:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, inflation, rises, 13-month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>OSHC expects over 100 applications for workplace safety awards</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oshc-expects-over-100-applications-for-workplace-safety-awards</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oshc-expects-over-100-applications-for-workplace-safety-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) said on Wednesday that it expects over 100 applications for the workplace safety and health awards, as more companies and agencies value workers’ wellbeing. “Last time we were almost a hundred in terms of initial application, so I think we would be beating that for the 14th Gawad […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OSHC, expects, over, 100, applications, for, workplace, safety, awards</media:keywords>
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<title>Why the ASUS ExpertBook B5 is the ultimate business laptop for Philippine enterprises in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/why-the-asus-expertbook-b5-is-the-ultimate-business-laptop-for-philippine-enterprises-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/why-the-asus-expertbook-b5-is-the-ultimate-business-laptop-for-philippine-enterprises-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine business landscape has shifted radically over the past decade. Digital transformation has evolved from a corporate buzzword into a baseline for survival, propelling us into a hyper-mobile, “always-on” economy. Today, CEOs, Business Heads, and AVPs are no longer tethered to a desk; they lead from boardroom huddles, NAIA airport lounges, and remote sites […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, the, ASUS, ExpertBook, the, ultimate, business, laptop, for, Philippine, enterprises, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP wants banks to use server&#45;side biometrics to combat financial fraud</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-wants-banks-to-use-server-side-biometrics-to-combat-financial-fraud</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-wants-banks-to-use-server-side-biometrics-to-combat-financial-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wants to require banks to enforce server-side biometric authentication to verify users and secure customer-initiated transactions amid rising financial fraud risks. In a draft circular, the central bank said the system would cover high-risk transactions and major account changes in digital financial applications. The move aligns with a circular […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, wants, banks, use, server-side, biometrics, combat, financial, fraud</media:keywords>
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<title>Frontloaded issuance pushes PHL debt to P18.13 trillion</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/frontloaded-issuance-pushes-phl-debt-to-p1813-trillion</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/frontloaded-issuance-pushes-phl-debt-to-p1813-trillion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ outstanding National Government (NG) debt rose to P18.13 trillion at the end of January, as the state accelerated borrowing at the start of the year to lock in funding ahead of global market volatility. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frontloaded, issuance, pushes, PHL, debt, P18.13, trillion</media:keywords>
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<title>UBS sees Philippine growth at low end of 5%&#45;6% goal this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ubs-sees-philippine-growth-at-low-end-of-5-6-goal-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ubs-sees-philippine-growth-at-low-end-of-5-6-goal-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE economic growth may land at the bottom of the government’s 5% to 6% goal this year as investment slowly recovers from last year’s flood control scandal, UBS Investment Bank Global Research said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UBS, sees, Philippine, growth, low, end, 5-6, goal, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t moves to shield OFW money</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-moves-to-shield-ofw-money</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-moves-to-shield-ofw-money</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is preparing measures to protect remittance flows and cushion the domestic impact of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the presidential palace said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ordered agencies to safeguard overseas Filipinos and monitor risks to fuel prices and financial markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, moves, shield, OFW, money</media:keywords>
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<title>Petron profit jumps 84% to P15.6B on higher domestic sales</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/petron-profit-jumps-84-to-p156b-on-higher-domestic-sales</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/petron-profit-jumps-84-to-p156b-on-higher-domestic-sales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LISTED oil refiner Petron Corp. reported an 84% increase in net income to P15.6 billion in 2025, driven by sustained domestic volume growth, improved refinery productivity, and lower costs. Revenues declined by 7% to P810 billion from P868 billion in 2024 due to weaker international prices, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Petron […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:06:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Petron, profit, jumps, 84, P15.6B, higher, domestic, sales</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines seen to be more affected by oil shock than Asia&#45;Pacific peers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-seen-to-be-more-affected-by-oil-shock-than-asia-pacific-peers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-seen-to-be-more-affected-by-oil-shock-than-asia-pacific-peers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES may bear the brunt of the global oil crisis amid the widening conflict in the Middle East compared with its peers in the Asia-Pacific region, a think tank said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, seen, more, affected, oil, shock, than, Asia-Pacific, peers</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos wants ‘special powers’ to lower fuel taxes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-wants-special-powers-to-lower-fuel-taxes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-wants-special-powers-to-lower-fuel-taxes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he might seek “special powers” to temporarily lower the excise tax on petroleum products, as the Middle East war threatens to trim the Philippines’ economic growth this year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, wants, ‘special, powers’, lower, fuel, taxes</media:keywords>
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<title>Budget gap exceeds ceiling in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/budget-gap-exceeds-ceiling-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/budget-gap-exceeds-ceiling-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit breached its 2025 ceiling after the main tax agencies missed their collection targets and state spending slowed amid a corruption scandal, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Budget, gap, exceeds, ceiling, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Disney Adventure arrives in Singapore</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/disney-adventure-arrives-in-singapore</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/disney-adventure-arrives-in-singapore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Disney Cruise Line’s (DCL) newest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived on Tuesday at its new home port of Singapore, as it prepares for its maiden voyage on March 10. “The arrival of the Disney Adventure in Singapore marks a significant milestone in our global expansion, introducing Disney cruising to Asia for the very first […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Disney, Adventure, arrives, Singapore</media:keywords>
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<title>When good intentions get misread</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/when-good-intentions-get-misread</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/when-good-intentions-get-misread</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Why generational fluency matters Since 2014, Acumen has led a multi-year generational study in the Philippines, mapping the shifting values, fears, and aspirations that drive behavior and decision-making. Project Alphabet is the latest in this series of studies conducted in 2025, with data and insights that can help companies better understand the evolving multi-generational Philippine […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>When, good, intentions, get, misread</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe raises P25 billion from preferred shares offer</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-raises-p25-billion-from-preferred-shares-offer</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-raises-p25-billion-from-preferred-shares-offer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, INC. has raised P25 billion from its preferred shares offering, which the company said will be used to fund capital expenditures, redeem securities, and support network investments. “This strong reception reflects confidence in Globe’s ability to execute our strategic priorities while continuing to elevate network quality and customer experience,” Globe President Carl Raymond […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, raises, P25, billion, from, preferred, shares, offer</media:keywords>
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<title>If reform isn’t enough, is it time for overhaul?</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/if-reform-isnt-enough-is-it-time-for-overhaul</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/if-reform-isnt-enough-is-it-time-for-overhaul</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Mon Abrea For more than a decade, reform advocates have pushed for modernization of the country’s revenue system — digitalization, risk-based audit, faster VAT refunds, inter-agency coordination, and reduced bureaucratic discretion. Progress has been made. But the question remains: Is incremental reform enough? The Philippines continues to impose more than 30 national and local taxes, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>reform, isn’t, enough, time, for, overhaul</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil prices go up but bigger hikes likely next week</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-prices-go-up-but-bigger-hikes-likely-next-week</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-prices-go-up-but-bigger-hikes-likely-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OIL PRICES are set to further rise next week amid supply disruptions due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, prices, but, bigger, hikes, likely, next, week</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL central bank may pause easing amid inflation risks from oil shock</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-central-bank-may-pause-easing-amid-inflation-risks-from-oil-shock</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-central-bank-may-pause-easing-amid-inflation-risks-from-oil-shock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FURTHER MONETARY POLICY easing may be delayed as inflation could heat up again as oil prices surge amid a widening conflict in the Middle East, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, central, bank, may, pause, easing, amid, inflation, risks, from, oil, shock</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine factory activity surges in February</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-factory-activity-surges-in-february</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in February expanded at its fastest pace in eight years amid an increase in production and new orders as well as a “surge in business confidence,” S&amp;P Global said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, factory, activity, surges, February</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco awaits ERC decision on P8&#45;B cost recovery</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-awaits-erc-decision-on-p8-b-cost-recovery</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-awaits-erc-decision-on-p8-b-cost-recovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is awaiting a decision from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on its application to collect P7.98 billion in under-recoveries filed nearly three years ago. “Since [the decision] on the P31-billion [pass-through charges] has already been released, we’re hoping the ERC will soon decide on that because those […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:46:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, awaits, ERC, decision, P8-B, cost, recovery</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL may hit IPO target this year — analysts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-may-hit-ipo-target-this-year-analysts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-may-hit-ipo-target-this-year-analysts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES is likely to meet its target of four initial public offerings (IPOs) this year as market conditions improve and regulatory hurdles ease, according to analysts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:18:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, may, hit, IPO, target, this, year, —, analysts</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE narrows down potential sites for nuclear energy projects</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-narrows-down-potential-sites-for-nuclear-energy-projects</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-narrows-down-potential-sites-for-nuclear-energy-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) has identified four potential sites in Luzon and Visayas that may house the country’s planned nuclear power projects, an official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:06:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, narrows, down, potential, sites, for, nuclear, energy, projects</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil price hikes loom after US attacks Iran</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-price-hikes-loom-after-us-attacks-iran</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-price-hikes-loom-after-us-attacks-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOCAL PUMP PRICES may spike after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, which may cause a major oil supply disruption in the Middle East, according to industry players and analysts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:06:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, price, hikes, loom, after, attacks, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>Poll: Inflation likely picked up in Feb.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-inflation-likely-picked-up-in-feb</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-inflation-likely-picked-up-in-feb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION may have hit its fastest pace in over a year as price pressures from higher costs of electricity, oil and rice pushed up the headline print in February, analysts said.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, Inflation, likely, picked, Feb.</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipina killed in Israel airstrike, Marcos says</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/filipina-killed-in-israel-airstrike-marcos-says</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/filipina-killed-in-israel-airstrike-marcos-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A caregiver working in Israel is the first reported Filipino fatality in the escalating conflict in the Middle East, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. confirmed late Sunday evening. According to the president, Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera, who hails from Pangasinan, was assisting her elderly ward to a bomb shelter when she was hit by […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipina, killed, Israel, airstrike, Marcos, says</media:keywords>
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<title>State Visit</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/state-visit</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/state-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Flags of the Philippines and South Korea can be seen along Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sunday ahead of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung, and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung on March 3-4. Editor’s note: In the March 2 issue of BusinessWorld, the featured photo incorrectly […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>State, Visit</media:keywords>
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<title>India offers local defense production to Philippines amid modernization push</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/india-offers-local-defense-production-to-philippines-amid-modernization-push</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/india-offers-local-defense-production-to-philippines-amid-modernization-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ India’s defense industry is pitching production lines in the Philippines as Manila boosts its military modernization. Ashish Kansal, co-chairman of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s defense committee, said Indian manufacturers are ready to sell systems used by India’s armed forces and set up local production to meet Philippine demand. “We are […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>India, offers, local, defense, production, Philippines, amid, modernization, push</media:keywords>
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<title>Government budget utilization slows to 42% as of end&#45;January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/government-budget-utilization-slows-to-42-as-of-end-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/government-budget-utilization-slows-to-42-as-of-end-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter Government agencies recorded a budget utilization rate of 42.2% in January, down from 78% a year earlier, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a Notice of Cash Allocations (NCAs) Utilization report, the Budget department said agencies used a total of P136.29 billion during the month […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Government, budget, utilization, slows, 42, end-January</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO net profit hits all&#45;time high of P87.17 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-all-time-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-all-time-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc. saw its net profit rise to another all-time high in 2025 on the strength of its core businesses. The bank’s attributable net income climbed by 6.28% to P87.17 billion last year from P82.019 billion in 2024, it said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday. This translated to a return […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, net, profit, hits, all-time, high, P87.17, billion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade deficit narrows to $4.05 billion in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/trade-deficit-narrows-to-405-billion-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/trade-deficit-narrows-to-405-billion-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Matthew Miguel L. Castillo, Researcher The country’s trade-in-goods deficit narrowed by 17.8% year on year in January as exports growth moderated while imports declined, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday. Preliminary data from PSA showed trade balance in goods — the difference between the values of merchandise exports and imports — reached a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade, deficit, narrows, 4.05, billion, January</media:keywords>
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<title>NCR retail price growth hit 2&#45;year high in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2-year-high-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2-year-high-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, Researcher Retail price growth of general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR) grew to its fastest pace in two years in January, fueled by the spike in food prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed price growth in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NCR, retail, price, growth, hit, 2-year, high, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Business sentiment stays upbeat, BSP survey says</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/business-sentiment-stays-upbeat-bsp-survey-says</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/business-sentiment-stays-upbeat-bsp-survey-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter BUSINESSES remained optimistic in January as they expect higher consumer demand and better processes, with their outlooks for the quarter and year ahead also becoming more positive, results of the the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) inaugural monthly business expectations survey (BES) showed. The central bank’s BES for January showed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, sentiment, stays, upbeat, BSP, survey, says</media:keywords>
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<title>February inflation likely between 2.3% and 3.1% – central bank</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/february-inflation-likely-between-23-and-31-central-bank</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/february-inflation-likely-between-23-and-31-central-bank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INCREASED PRICES of rice, fish and fuel and higher electricity rates may have pushed up inflation in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday. Based on the central bank’s month-ahead forecast, the consumer price index likely accelerated to between 2.3% and 3.1% this month. If realized, this would be faster than the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>February, inflation, likely, between, 2.3, and, 3.1, –, central, bank</media:keywords>
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<title>Reform in action: Dizon, Almirol named PeopleAsia ‘People of the Year’</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/reform-in-action-dizon-almirol-named-peopleasia-people-of-the-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/reform-in-action-dizon-almirol-named-peopleasia-people-of-the-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two key government reformers have been named “People of the Year” by PeopleAsia, underscoring a broader push for accountability and digital transformation in the public sector. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon was recognized for institutional reforms aimed at restoring integrity in one of the country’s largest implementing agencies. Since assuming office, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:38:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reform, action:, Dizon, Almirol, named, PeopleAsia, ‘People, the, Year’</media:keywords>
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<title>For CEOs this 2026: Caution or courage?</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/for-ceos-this-2026-caution-or-courage</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/for-ceos-this-2026-caution-or-courage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a thin line between courage and recklessness, and it is often the chief executive officer’s (CEO) job to determine where that line is. In a globalized business environment constantly being disrupted by new technology, that job becomes more difficult each year. Take artificial intelligence (AI). Initiatives that only last year were deemed visionary […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>For, CEOs, this, 2026:, Caution, courage</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine banks end 2025 with nearly P30 trillion in assets</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-end-2025-with-nearly-p30-trillion-in-assets</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-end-2025-with-nearly-p30-trillion-in-assets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE banking sector finished 2025 with about P30 trillion worth of assets as its total loan book and net investments continued to grow amid stable funding conditions, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Banks’ combined assets stood at P29.864 trillion by the end of last year, up 8.87% from the P27.431 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, banks, end, 2025, with, nearly, P30, trillion, assets</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL growth seen to slow to 4.2% this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-growth-seen-to-slow-to-42-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-growth-seen-to-slow-to-42-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC growth may likely be even slower this year, amid uncertainty over a “meaningful” recovery, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&amp;P) said. In its February The Market Call, UA&amp;P cut its full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2% from the “above 5%” forecast previously. If realized, this will be even […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, growth, seen, slow, 4.2, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t targets $10.3 billion in ODA deals</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-targets-103-billion-in-oda-deals</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-targets-103-billion-in-oda-deals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is aiming to sign this year 25 official development assistance (ODA) agreements amounting to $10.3 billion (P593.382 billion) before the country reaches upper middle-income status by mid-2026. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said there are 10 ODA loans from Japan, 10 pipeline loans from South Korea, and five loan deals from France lined […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, targets, 10.3, billion, ODA, deals</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL economy still strong, says S&amp;amp;P</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-economy-still-strong-says-sp</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-economy-still-strong-says-sp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ S&amp;P GLOBAL RATINGS continues to see strong credit rating prospects for the Philippines as it remains optimistic on the country’s growth fundamentals despite drags from the recent flood control corruption scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, economy, still, strong, says, S&amp;P</media:keywords>
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<title>Doctors push for a unified national registry on rare diseases</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doctors-push-for-a-unified-national-registry-on-rare-diseases</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doctors-push-for-a-unified-national-registry-on-rare-diseases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Health experts said a unified national registry for rare diseases in the Philippines will raise more awareness and support for Filipinos diagnosed with rare conditions. “The policy makers don’t have [data] that points to what we need. They can decide better, they can craft policies better if they get a better landscape of what rare […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Doctors, push, for, unified, national, registry, rare, diseases</media:keywords>
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<title>Chevy charge: Spark fun and captivate the thrill</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/chevy-charge-spark-fun-and-captivate-the-thrill</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/chevy-charge-spark-fun-and-captivate-the-thrill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines, ushers in a new chapter of sustainable mobility with the launch of Chevrolet’s first electrified models in the Philippines — the All-New Spark EUV, All-New Captiva EV and PHEV. This milestone underscores Chevrolet’s growing commitment to delivering cleaner, smarter, and more efficient […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chevy, charge:, Spark, fun, and, captivate, the, thrill</media:keywords>
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<title>Marks &amp;amp; Spencer to exit Philippine market by May</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marks-spencer-to-exit-philippine-market-by-may</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marks-spencer-to-exit-philippine-market-by-may</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ STORES SPECIALISTS, INC. (SSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of SSI Group, Inc., said it will cease operating Marks &amp; Spencer (M&amp;S) stores in the Philippines this year, with the final day of operations set for May 2. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marks, Spencer, exit, Philippine, market, May</media:keywords>
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<title>Cybersecurity self&#45;assessment for banks, nonbanks proposed by BSP</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cybersecurity-self-assessment-for-banks-nonbanks-proposed-by-bsp</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/cybersecurity-self-assessment-for-banks-nonbanks-proposed-by-bsp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing to require all banks and nonbanks to conduct a self-assessment of their cybersecurity maturity amid growing concerns over increasing cyber risks. This, as the central bank seeks to strengthen the financial system through its supervised financial institutions (BSFI) against rapidly evolving threats in cyberspace. “Digital financial and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cybersecurity, self-assessment, for, banks, nonbanks, proposed, BSP</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine vehicle sales slump in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-vehicle-sales-slump-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-vehicle-sales-slump-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE CAR SALES slumped in January amid a weaker demand for both passenger and commercial vehicles, according to an industry report. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, vehicle, sales, slump, January</media:keywords>
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<title>DBM prefers 3% cap for unprogrammed appropriations</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-prefers-3-cap-for-unprogrammed-appropriations</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-prefers-3-cap-for-unprogrammed-appropriations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) is looking at lowering the cap on unprogrammed appropriations (UA) to as low as 3% of the national budget, its top official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBM, prefers, cap, for, unprogrammed, appropriations</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC lowers IPO float for big firms</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-lowers-ipo-float-for-big-firms</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-lowers-ipo-float-for-big-firms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) eased the minimum free float requirements for large initial public offerings (IPO), a move that may pave the way for mega-IPOs in the Philippines. SEC Memorandum Circular No. 11 introduced a tiered minimum public ownership framework for companies seeking to list shares on the stock exchange. Under the circular […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, lowers, IPO, float, for, big, firms</media:keywords>
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<title>Qatar&#45;based JTA eyes hotel, hospital, and tech city investments in Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/qatar-based-jta-eyes-hotel-hospital-and-tech-city-investments-in-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/qatar-based-jta-eyes-hotel-hospital-and-tech-city-investments-in-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ QATAR-BASED investment firm JTA International Investment Holding, which has subsidiaries in energy, tourism, and technology, is planning major projects in the Philippines, including a 60% stake in tycoon Dennis H. Uy’s $2-billion tech city project in Pampanga, two hotels in Cebu, and a tertiary hospital outside Metro Manila. “We had a meeting with Mr. Dennis […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:14:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar-based, JTA, eyes, hotel, hospital, and, tech, city, investments, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>ASEAN to discuss unified stand on US tariffs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/asean-to-discuss-unified-stand-on-us-tariffs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/asean-to-discuss-unified-stand-on-us-tariffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES is eyeing to lead the regional discussions to come up with a unified stance on the US reciprocal tariffs through its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairship, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:14:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ASEAN, discuss, unified, stand, tariffs</media:keywords>
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<title>GlobalSource: Rate cut a ‘wake&#45;up call’ to Malacañang, Congress</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globalsource-rate-cut-a-wake-up-call-to-malacanang-congress</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globalsource-rate-cut-a-wake-up-call-to-malacanang-congress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) recent policy rate reductions may fall short in boosting the economy amid slow monetary policy transmission and persistent structural issues that hinder growth, GlobalSource Partners said. In a commentary published late on Monday, GlobalSource Principal Advisor Diwa C. Guinigundo said the Philippine economy now needs structural reforms, stronger fiscal […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:14:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GlobalSource:, Rate, cut, ‘wake-up, call’, Malacañang, Congress</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos to accelerate reforms as growth falters</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-to-accelerate-reforms-as-growth-falters</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-to-accelerate-reforms-as-growth-falters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE ADMINISTRATION of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is accelerating structural reforms and diversifying trade ties to shield the economy from global volatility following sluggish economic growth last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, accelerate, reforms, growth, falters</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL faces climate&#45;related credit risk</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-faces-climate-related-credit-risk</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-faces-climate-related-credit-risk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES is among the countries most vulnerable to climate-related credit risks as extreme weather imperils the country’s economic and fiscal stability, Fitch Ratings said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, faces, climate-related, credit, risk</media:keywords>
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<title>Lazada shifts to trust&#45;focused strategy from price&#45;driven sales</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/lazada-shifts-to-trust-focused-strategy-from-price-driven-sales</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/lazada-shifts-to-trust-focused-strategy-from-price-driven-sales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lazada Philippines is emphasizing consumer trust and product authenticity in its upcoming March sales campaign, as e-commerce platforms aim to strengthen shopper confidence and move beyond purely discount-driven promotions. Carlo O. Barera, Lazada Philippines chief executive officer, said the upcoming 3.3 sale, happening from March 2 at 8:00 p.m. to March 5, is designed to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lazada, shifts, trust-focused, strategy, from, price-driven, sales</media:keywords>
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<title>Philex Mining profit rises 15% on stronger metal prices</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philex-mining-profit-rises-15-on-stronger-metal-prices</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philex-mining-profit-rises-15-on-stronger-metal-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philex Mining Corp. reported a 14.75% increase in attributable net income to P929.69 million for 2025 from P810.2 million a year earlier, driven by higher gold and copper prices. In a press release on Tuesday, the listed miner said revenues rose 8.21% to P8.85 billion in 2025 from P8.18 billion previously. “Gold and copper prices […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philex, Mining, profit, rises, 15, stronger, metal, prices</media:keywords>
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<title>Duterte ran nationwide kill plan — ICC prosecutors</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/duterte-ran-nationwide-kill-plan-icc-prosecutors</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/duterte-ran-nationwide-kill-plan-icc-prosecutors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors told judges on Tuesday that former Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte carried out a nationwide campaign of state-backed killings, presenting what they described as evidence of a coordinated plan that targeted thousands under the cover of anti-drug police operations. In submissions on the merits before the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber I, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Duterte, ran, nationwide, kill, plan, —, ICC, prosecutors</media:keywords>
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<title>Built on Trust: Volvo Cars Philippines achieves Volvo Personal Service Certification</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/built-on-trust-volvo-cars-philippines-achieves-volvo-personal-service-certification</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/built-on-trust-volvo-cars-philippines-achieves-volvo-personal-service-certification</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trust. Volvo believes in establishing long-term relationships, built not only through connections and meaningful experiences, but through quality service. This philosophy extends beyond providing customers with safe and reliable vehicles. It is about establishing a system that cares for the client throughout the entire ownership journey. Beyond routine maintenance, its ensuring that vehicles remain as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Built, Trust:, Volvo, Cars, Philippines, achieves, Volvo, Personal, Service, Certification</media:keywords>
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<title>BIR, industry back unified vape juice tax to curb misdeclaration</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bir-industry-back-unified-vape-juice-tax-to-curb-misdeclaration</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bir-industry-back-unified-vape-juice-tax-to-curb-misdeclaration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AUTHORITIES and industry stakeholders on Monday backed a proposal to unify the excise tax structure for electronic vape juices, as lawmakers seek to plug regulatory gaps and boost government revenues amid tapering collections under the current system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BIR, industry, back, unified, vape, juice, tax, curb, misdeclaration</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC Chair Lim says governance to drive capital market growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-chair-lim-says-governance-to-drive-capital-market-growth</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-chair-lim-says-governance-to-drive-capital-market-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GOOD GOVERNANCE is key to capital market growth and retaining investor confidence, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday, as the Philippines faces local and external headwinds this year. In his keynote address during BusinessWorld Insights Stock Market Outlook 2026, SEC Chairperson Francis Ed. Lim said external risks such as rising global interest […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, Chair, Lim, says, governance, drive, capital, market, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL foreign debt service bill drops at end&#45;Nov.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-foreign-debt-service-bill-drops-at-end-nov</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-foreign-debt-service-bill-drops-at-end-nov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt service burden fell for a sixth straight month as it continued to record lower principal and interest payments at end-November, preliminary central bank data showed.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, foreign, debt, service, bill, drops, end-Nov.</media:keywords>
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<title>Bill to scrap travel tax progresses</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bill-to-scrap-travel-tax-progresses</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bill-to-scrap-travel-tax-progresses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A HOUSE of Representatives committee on Monday approved a proposal to abolish the Philippines’ travel tax that critics say is burdensome and adds costs for Filipino overseas travelers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bill, scrap, travel, tax, progresses</media:keywords>
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<title>DBP senior official cited as ‘Audit Executive of the Year’</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dbp-senior-official-cited-as-audit-executive-of-the-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dbp-senior-official-cited-as-audit-executive-of-the-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An international group of audit practitioners has named a senior executive of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as “Chief Audit Executive of the Year”, citing his contributions in elevating the internal audit function in the government service. Senior Vice-President Ryan R. Gabinete, head of DBP’s internal audit group, was recently conferred the honor […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBP, senior, official, cited, ‘Audit, Executive, the, Year’</media:keywords>
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<title>Nearly 200,000 families in Mindanao affected by shear line</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/nearly-200000-families-in-mindanao-affected-by-shear-line</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/nearly-200000-families-in-mindanao-affected-by-shear-line</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 200,000 families in Mindanao were reported affected by shear line, according to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday. Areas affected include Region XI and Caraga, covering at least 469 villages, or barangays, DSWD said in a 6:00 a.m. progress report. Of affected families, 2,672 are taking shelter in 74 open evacuation […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:42:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nearly, 200, 000, families, Mindanao, affected, shear, line</media:keywords>
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<title>Pinoy traditions drive sari&#45;sari store sales surge during Chinese New Year — Packworks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pinoy-traditions-drive-sari-sari-store-sales-surge-during-chinese-new-year-packworks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pinoy-traditions-drive-sari-sari-store-sales-surge-during-chinese-new-year-packworks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During Chinese New Year celebrations, Filipinos have turned cultural traditions and ‘suwerte’ (luck) into a shopping list, fueling a sales surge in sari-sari stores nationwide as families prepare to welcome prosperity for the year ahead. Filipino tech startup Packworks, through its business intelligence tool Sari IQ, analyzed over a million monthly transactions across its network of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pinoy, traditions, drive, sari-sari, store, sales, surge, during, Chinese, New, Year, —, Packworks</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL might miss digital payments targets, says BSP</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-might-miss-digital-payments-targets-says-bsp</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-might-miss-digital-payments-targets-says-bsp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES might fail to reach its payments digitalization targets by 2028 as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) noted that progress has been slow amid worries over emerging cyber risks. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said digitalization efforts are ongoing, but it might take beyond 2028 before the country can meet its targets […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, might, miss, digital, payments, targets, says, BSP</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine investment scams turn retail fronts into traps</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-investment-scams-turn-retail-fronts-into-traps</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-investment-scams-turn-retail-fronts-into-traps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ON A HUMID afternoon in Manila, Trisha C. Valisno remembers sitting in a small storefront she once believed would fund her future. The shelves were neatly arranged. Staff greeted walk-in clients. A business permit was posted on the wall. Friends shared screenshots of payouts in group chats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, investment, scams, turn, retail, fronts, into, traps</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump’s 15% global tariff threatens Philippines’ export recovery — analysts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/trumps-15-global-tariff-threatens-philippines-export-recovery-analysts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/trumps-15-global-tariff-threatens-philippines-export-recovery-analysts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE United States government’s plan to impose a new 15% tariff on imports may dampen the Philippines’ export recovery and disrupt supply chains, according to analysts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, 15, global, tariff, threatens, Philippines’, export, recovery, —, analysts</media:keywords>
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<title>Further easing seen amid growth woes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/further-easing-seen-amid-growth-woes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/further-easing-seen-amid-growth-woes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may extend its easing cycle this year to provide the Philippine economy with more support as lingering uncertainty continues to test consumer and business confidence, analysts said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Further, easing, seen, amid, growth, woes</media:keywords>
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<title>FMCG sector growth to ease in 2026 amid weaker economic outlook</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/fmcg-sector-growth-to-ease-in-2026-amid-weaker-economic-outlook</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/fmcg-sector-growth-to-ease-in-2026-amid-weaker-economic-outlook</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The country’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to post slower growth in 2026 amid spillover effects from last year’s weaker economic growth, according to the outlook released by Worldpanel by Numerator on Friday. In-home FMCG — which includes packaged food, beverages, and home and personal care products — is projected to grow by […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:14:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FMCG, sector, growth, ease, 2026, amid, weaker, economic, outlook</media:keywords>
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<title>Design redefined: PIFS and Interior &amp;amp; Design Manila 2026 set to transform Filipino living spaces this March</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/design-redefined-pifs-and-interior-design-manila-2026-set-to-transform-filipino-living-spaces-this-march</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/design-redefined-pifs-and-interior-design-manila-2026-set-to-transform-filipino-living-spaces-this-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the boundaries between work, wellness, and home continue to blur, the Philippines’ premier design events are returning to address the evolving needs of the modern Filipino. The Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Interior &amp; Design Manila (IDM) will take place back-to-back at the SMX Convention Center Manila from March 5 to 7, 2026, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:58:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Design, redefined:, PIFS, and, Interior, Design, Manila, 2026, set, transform, Filipino, living, spaces, this, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines seeks more loans from Japan this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-seeks-more-loans-from-japan-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-seeks-more-loans-from-japan-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government is looking to sign 11 additional loan agreements valued at ¥371 billion (around P139 billion) in a bid to fast-track infrastructure projects after a corruption scandal slowed public spending, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. “We are targeting, this 2026, the signing of 11 additional loan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:58:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, seeks, more, loans, from, Japan, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Filinvest Land marks milestone in sustainable infrastructure with DTI recognition of country’s first complex energy efficiency project</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/filinvest-land-marks-milestone-in-sustainable-infrastructure-with-dti-recognition-of-countrys-first-complex-energy-efficiency-project</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/filinvest-land-marks-milestone-in-sustainable-infrastructure-with-dti-recognition-of-countrys-first-complex-energy-efficiency-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) continues to strengthen its position as one of the country’s leading champions of sustainable urban development, as its joint venture with ENGIE, Philippine DCS Development Corp. (PDDC), receives a Certificate of Registration from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Board of Investments (BoI) for the country’s first Complex […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:10:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filinvest, Land, marks, milestone, sustainable, infrastructure, with, DTI, recognition, country’s, first, complex, energy, efficiency, project</media:keywords>
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<title>Amidst volatility: Preparing Philippine business for global economic realignment</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/amidst-volatility-preparing-philippine-business-for-global-economic-realignment</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/amidst-volatility-preparing-philippine-business-for-global-economic-realignment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the world faces escalating geopolitical risks, shifting trade alliances, and technological disruption, the Philippine government and business leaders are preparing to navigate a more volatile global economic landscape. In response, a landmark series of panel discussions will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to chart strategies for resilience, innovation, and competitiveness. Looking […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:10:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amidst, volatility:, Preparing, Philippine, business, for, global, economic, realignment</media:keywords>
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<title>FNG launches Grow 1,000 initiative at Riverpark in Cavite</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/fng-launches-grow-1000-initiative-at-riverpark-in-cavite</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/fng-launches-grow-1000-initiative-at-riverpark-in-cavite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG), the joint venture between Federal Land, Inc. and Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., marked a significant milestone with the successful kickoff of Grow 1,000: Planting 1,000 trees for a greener, stronger future, at Riverpark, Federal Land’s 600-hectare master planned estate, on Jan. 31, 2026. During the event, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:10:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FNG, launches, Grow, 1, 000, initiative, Riverpark, Cavite</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t raises P235B in new money from FXTNs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-raises-p235b-in-new-money-from-fxtns</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-raises-p235b-in-new-money-from-fxtns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT has raised P235 billion in fresh funds from its offering of new fixed rate Treasury notes (FXTNs), closing the public offer period a day after the rate-setting auction due to strong demand. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, raises, P235B, new, money, from, FXTNs</media:keywords>
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<title>DoF to review OECD call to phase out VAT exemptions for senior citizens, private schools</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dof-to-review-oecd-call-to-phase-out-vat-exemptions-for-senior-citizens-private-schools</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dof-to-review-oecd-call-to-phase-out-vat-exemptions-for-senior-citizens-private-schools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DoF) is reviewing the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) suggestion for the Philippines to remove the value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for senior citizens, private education and healthcare providers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoF, review, OECD, call, phase, out, VAT, exemptions, for, senior, citizens, private, schools</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ BoP deficit sharply narrows in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-bop-deficit-sharply-narrows-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-bop-deficit-sharply-narrows-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit sharply narrowed to $373 million in the first month of 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, BoP, deficit, sharply, narrows, January</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP cuts key rate amid growth slump</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-cuts-key-rate-amid-growth-slump</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-cuts-key-rate-amid-growth-slump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) lowered its key policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) for a sixth straight meeting, a move seen to help the economy regain its momentum following a slowdown last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, cuts, key, rate, amid, growth, slump</media:keywords>
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<title>TikTok taps advocates to promote digital safety among youth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tiktok-taps-advocates-to-promote-digital-safety-among-youth</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tiktok-taps-advocates-to-promote-digital-safety-among-youth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TikTok, one of the country’s most used social media platforms, launched an initiative on Thursday involving a partnership with content creators and advocates to promote youth online safety. The #ThinkTwice Troop is an advocacy program comprising a network of academe, child safety experts, and child rights organizations that will help TikTok advance its digital safety […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TikTok, taps, advocates, promote, digital, safety, among, youth</media:keywords>
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<title>Analysts say decline in share of remittances to GDP is ‘not worrisome’</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/analysts-say-decline-in-share-of-remittances-to-gdp-is-not-worrisome</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/analysts-say-decline-in-share-of-remittances-to-gdp-is-not-worrisome</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DECREASING SHARE of overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) remittances in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) signals that the Philippine economy is growing but becoming less reliant on remittances, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Analysts, say, decline, share, remittances, GDP, ‘not, worrisome’</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE to launch auction for coal areas on Feb. 27</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-to-launch-auction-for-coal-areas-on-feb-27</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-to-launch-auction-for-coal-areas-on-feb-27</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is set to open a bid round on Feb. 27 for coal areas with verified reserves, including the area operated by the country’s largest coal miner. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, launch, auction, for, coal, areas, Feb.</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t raises P107 billion from FXTNs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-raises-p107-billion-from-fxtns</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-raises-p107-billion-from-fxtns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT on Wednesday raised an initial P107.072 billion from its second offering of new fixed-rate Treasury notes (FXTNs) that target institutional investors.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, raises, P107, billion, from, FXTNs</media:keywords>
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<title>Metrobank posts record P49.7&#45;B profit in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/metrobank-posts-record-p497-b-profit-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/metrobank-posts-record-p497-b-profit-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ METROPOLITAN BANK &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank) booked a record P49.7-billion net income in 2025, backed by steady loan growth and strong trading gains. Before provisions, its operating profit grew by 17.1% to P78.4 billion, it said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Thursday. “This full-year performance reflects the trust of our clients, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Metrobank, posts, record, P49.7-B, profit, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Eleven held in France over killing of far&#45;right activist</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/eleven-held-in-france-over-killing-of-far-right-activist</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/eleven-held-in-france-over-killing-of-far-right-activist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PARIS — Eleven people, including two aides to a French far-left lawmaker, were arrested in France overnight and early on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in the killing of a far-right activist last weekend in Lyon, according to the Lyon prosecutor’s office, which has opened a murder investigation. Among those arrested were at least one aide […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eleven, held, France, over, killing, far-right, activist</media:keywords>
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<title>From entertainment to education: How the Puregold Channel is helping revitalize ‘last mile’ schools</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/from-entertainment-to-education-how-the-puregold-channel-is-helping-revitalize-last-mile-schools</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/from-entertainment-to-education-how-the-puregold-channel-is-helping-revitalize-last-mile-schools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a move that aims to revitalize the country’s ‘last mile’ schools, Puregold Price Club, Inc. President Vincent Co is investing Puregold Channel’s total streaming revenue in his Pusong Panalo Program. A personal initiative of Vincent, himself, the Pusong Panalo Program seeks to aid underserved public schools nationwide through interventions that address both immediate needs […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, entertainment, education:, How, the, Puregold, Channel, helping, revitalize, ‘last, mile’, schools</media:keywords>
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<title>VP Sara to run for President</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/vp-sara-to-run-for-president</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/vp-sara-to-run-for-president</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday said she would run for President in 2028, becoming the first major political figure to declare her intention to seek the country’s top post amid an escalating feud with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.  “I am Sara Duterte, I will run for President of the Philippines,” she said in a prepared statement in Filipino. She declined to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, run, for, President</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco may take a look at Semirara coal bid — Pangilinan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-may-take-a-look-at-semirara-coal-bid-pangilinan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-may-take-a-look-at-semirara-coal-bid-pangilinan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) is open to participating in the government bidding for the coal operating contract on Semirara Island, which has been held by Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), its chairman said. “Better if Meralco or MGEN (Meralco PowerGen Corp.) take a look at it,” Meralco Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan told reporters on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, may, take, look, Semirara, coal, bid, —, Pangilinan</media:keywords>
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<title>DA to set up Philippines’ first agri&#45;insurance pool</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/da-to-set-up-philippines-first-agri-insurance-pool</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/da-to-set-up-philippines-first-agri-insurance-pool</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Department of Agriculture (DA), with support from the World Bank, is setting up the country’s first agricultural co-insurance pool to expand private sector participation in agricultural insurance and improve coverage for semi-commercial and commercial farmers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>set, Philippines’, first, agri-insurance, pool</media:keywords>
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<title>SBMA reviews Cerberus’ unsolicited proposal for Subic airport development</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sbma-reviews-cerberus-unsolicited-proposal-for-subic-airport-development</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sbma-reviews-cerberus-unsolicited-proposal-for-subic-airport-development</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE P5.31-billion unsolicited proposal of US-based investment company Cerberus Asia Pacific Investments, LLC (Cerberus) to manage, operate, and upgrade Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) is now being reviewed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) after the go signal from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SBMA, reviews, Cerberus’, unsolicited, proposal, for, Subic, airport, development</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP fine&#45;tunes monetary operations</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-fine-tunes-monetary-operations</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-fine-tunes-monetary-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) has limited its term deposit facility (TDF) and short-term securities to a single tenor each as it aims to enhance monetary policy transmission and push banks to better manage their liquidity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, fine-tunes, monetary, operations</media:keywords>
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<title>Financial system resources hit P36.9T in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/financial-system-resources-hit-p369t-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/financial-system-resources-hit-p369t-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE TOTAL RESOURCES of the Philippine financial system climbed by 8.08% year on year to nearly P37 trillion at the end of 2025, preliminary central bank data showed.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Financial, system, resources, hit, P36.9T, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Jollibee Q4 sales up 12% at P122.3B; Compose Coffee to launch in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/jollibee-q4-sales-up-12-at-p1223b-compose-coffee-to-launch-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/jollibee-q4-sales-up-12-at-p1223b-compose-coffee-to-launch-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JOLLIBEE FOODS CORP. (JFC) on Monday reported preliminary fourth-quarter (Q4) systemwide sales of P122.3 billion, up 12% from the same period in 2024, and said its subsidiary will launch Compose Coffee in the Philippines. JFC’s subsidiary Fresh N’ Famous Foods, Inc. (FNF) has signed a master franchise agreement to launch Compose Coffee in the Philippines. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jollibee, sales, 12, P122.3B, Compose, Coffee, launch, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines, US seal $4.2&#45;M deals to expand civil nuclear cooperation</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-us-seal-42-m-deals-to-expand-civil-nuclear-cooperation</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-us-seal-42-m-deals-to-expand-civil-nuclear-cooperation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES is gaining more support from the United States in its goal of integrating nuclear power into the national energy mix in the next six years as it sealed $4.2 million worth of deals with US companies. Government agencies and private companies from the Philippines and the US on Monday entered into memoranda of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, seal, 4.2-M, deals, expand, civil, nuclear, cooperation</media:keywords>
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<title>Analysts warn removing VAT exemptions for senior citizens will be ‘socially harmful’</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/analysts-warn-removing-vat-exemptions-for-senior-citizens-will-be-socially-harmful</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/analysts-warn-removing-vat-exemptions-for-senior-citizens-will-be-socially-harmful</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ REMOVING value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for senior citizens as well as private education and healthcare may boost government revenue collections, but analysts warned this move is “socially harmful” and will drive up expenses for most Filipinos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Analysts, warn, removing, VAT, exemptions, for, senior, citizens, will, ‘socially, harmful’</media:keywords>
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<title>February cut may mark end of BSP’s easing cycle</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/february-cut-may-mark-end-of-bsps-easing-cycle</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/february-cut-may-mark-end-of-bsps-easing-cycle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to deliver another 25-basis-point (bp) reduction to its key policy rate at its first meeting this year, which analysts said could mark the end of its current easing cycle. “We expect the BSP Monetary Board to deliver a 25-bp rate cut at its Feb. 19 meeting, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>February, cut, may, mark, end, BSP’s, easing, cycle</media:keywords>
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<title>OFW remittances hit record $35.6B</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ofw-remittances-hit-record-356b</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ofw-remittances-hit-record-356b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT HOME by Filipinos abroad jumped to a record high of $35.634 billion in 2025, with the weak peso boosting gains from dollar conversion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OFW, remittances, hit, record, 35.6B</media:keywords>
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<title>Business laptops as the backbone of MSME productivity</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/business-laptops-as-the-backbone-of-msme-productivity</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/business-laptops-as-the-backbone-of-msme-productivity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer Across all industries, a big portion of work relies on inputting sources, processing data, and creating outputs on computers. After all, accounting of invoices can be done on laptops, social media is a great place for marketing, and even orders can be made online. This, in part, highlights the impact that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:34:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, laptops, the, backbone, MSME, productivity</media:keywords>
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<title>Manila hotel sector may expand by nearly 2,900 keys this year — Colliers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-hotel-sector-may-expand-by-nearly-2900-keys-this-year-colliers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-hotel-sector-may-expand-by-nearly-2900-keys-this-year-colliers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ METRO MANILA is set to add 2,890 hotel keys in 2026, with most of the new rooms concentrated in Makati and the Bay Area, according to Colliers Philippines. In its Second-Half (H2 2025) Metro Manila Hotel Report, Colliers projected that over two-thirds of the new supply this year will come from hotels in the Makati […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:06:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, hotel, sector, may, expand, nearly, 2, 900, keys, this, year, —, Colliers</media:keywords>
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<title>OECD tells Philippine central bank to improve monitoring, management of inflation expectations</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oecd-tells-philippine-central-bank-to-improve-monitoring-management-of-inflation-expectations</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oecd-tells-philippine-central-bank-to-improve-monitoring-management-of-inflation-expectations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should improve its monitoring and management of inflation expectations and enhance its monetary policy framework to effectively deal with the impact of supply shocks on prices and the broader economy, the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) said. In its Economic Survey of the Philippines released last week, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:06:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OECD, tells, Philippine, central, bank, improve, monitoring, management, inflation, expectations</media:keywords>
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<title>Government to bid out Semirara coal contract</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/government-to-bid-out-semirara-coal-contract</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/government-to-bid-out-semirara-coal-contract</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE government is planning to offer the contract governing the right to mine on Semirara Island after turning down the request of the Consunji-led mining firm for renewal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:06:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Government, bid, out, Semirara, coal, contract</media:keywords>
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<title>DA expecting a combined 300,000 MT of rice imports in March, April</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/da-expecting-a-combined-300000-mt-of-rice-imports-in-march-april</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/da-expecting-a-combined-300000-mt-of-rice-imports-in-march-april</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said it expects rice import volumes to reach 150,000 metric tons (MT) per month in March and April, following consultations with rice traders and importers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:06:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Poll: BSP to cut policy rate to 4.25%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-bsp-to-cut-policy-rate-to-425</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-bsp-to-cut-policy-rate-to-425</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SLUGGISH economic growth and a still benign inflation outlook provide the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) with ample room to deliver a sixth straight interest rate cut at its first policy meeting this year, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, BSP, cut, policy, rate, 4.25</media:keywords>
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<title>Cyber literacy key to a safer digital Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cyber-literacy-key-to-a-safer-digital-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/cyber-literacy-key-to-a-safer-digital-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Stronger education, collaboration, practices sought for ‘cyber-literate nation’ in BusinessWorld Insights forum By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer Cyber threats now rank among the most costly and persistent risks facing governments and businesses, with global losses projected to reach $20 trillion a year by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. The scale of the threat […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cyber, literacy, key, safer, digital, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>UNAHCO named Marketing Company of the Year at Agora Awards</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/unahco-named-marketing-company-of-the-year-at-agora-awards</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/unahco-named-marketing-company-of-the-year-at-agora-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Company, Inc. (UNAHCO) secures the Marketing Company of the Year at the 44th Agora Awards, placing the agribusiness firm at the top of one of the country’s longest-running marketing recognition programs. Organizers presented the award at the Grand Ballroom of Winford Resort Manila on Feb. 11, citing the company’s integration […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UNAHCO, named, Marketing, Company, the, Year, Agora, Awards</media:keywords>
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<title>OFW remittances soar to all&#45;time high $35.63 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ofw-remittances-soar-to-all-time-high-3563-billion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ofw-remittances-soar-to-all-time-high-3563-billion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Money sent home by Filipinos abroad jumped by 3.3% to a record high of $35.634 billion in 2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday. Based on central bank data, cash remittances rose by 4.2% to $3.522 billion in December from $3.38 billion in the same month in 2024, as overseas Filipino workers […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OFW, remittances, soar, all-time, high, 35.63, billion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>CoA files 4 Fraud Audit Reports worth over P275 million for Bulacan flood control projects; flags ghost projects, unauthorized relocations, and questionable accomplishments</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/coa-files-4-fraud-audit-reports-worth-over-p275-million-for-bulacan-flood-control-projects-flags-ghost-projects-unauthorized-relocations-and-questionable-accomplishments</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/coa-files-4-fraud-audit-reports-worth-over-p275-million-for-bulacan-flood-control-projects-flags-ghost-projects-unauthorized-relocations-and-questionable-accomplishments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Audit (CoA) has filed four Fraud Audit Reports (FARs) before the Office of the Ombudsman involving more than P275 million worth of flood control projects in Bulacan, citing alleged ghost projects, unauthorized site relocations, payments for pre-existing structures, and serious documentation deficiencies. The projects were implemented by the Department of Public Works […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CoA, files, Fraud, Audit, Reports, worth, over, P275, million, for, Bulacan, flood, control, projects, flags, ghost, projects, unauthorized, relocations, and, questionable, accomplishments</media:keywords>
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<title>BPI raises P50 billion from SIGLA bonds</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bpi-raises-p50-billion-from-sigla-bonds</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bpi-raises-p50-billion-from-sigla-bonds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) raised P50 billion from its latest offering of social bonds, marking its largest peso debt issuance to date. This was well above the bank’s initial P5-billion target for its two-year Supporting Individuals Grow, Lead, and Achieve (SIGLA) bonds. “The final issue size of BPI SIGLA bonds was increased 10 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BPI, raises, P50, billion, from, SIGLA, bonds</media:keywords>
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<title>Global feasts and romantic escapes at Araneta City</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/global-feasts-and-romantic-escapes-at-araneta-city</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/global-feasts-and-romantic-escapes-at-araneta-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ February is a month made for celebrations — prosperity-filled gatherings for Chinese New Year and heart-fluttering moments for Valentine’s Day. At the heart of it all is Araneta City, serving up experiences that turn simple plans into memorable occasions. From indulgent global dining to luxurious movie dates, here are the ideal must-tries to make the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global, feasts, and, romantic, escapes, Araneta, City</media:keywords>
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<title>January NCR building materials price growth accelerates</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/january-ncr-building-materials-price-growth-accelerates</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/january-ncr-building-materials-price-growth-accelerates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRICE GROWTH of construction materials in Metro Manila quickened at retail and wholesale levels in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Based on preliminary data, the PSA showed that year-on-year growth of the construction materials wholesale price index (CMWPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) rose 0.9% in January, a tad higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>January, NCR, building, materials, price, growth, accelerates</media:keywords>
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<title>ALT Art 2026 highlights nine emerging artists and stunning art pieces</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/alt-art-2026-highlights-nine-emerging-artists-and-stunning-art-pieces</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/alt-art-2026-highlights-nine-emerging-artists-and-stunning-art-pieces</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALT Art 2026, running until February 15, is highlighting nine emerging artists for the first time in a dedicated gallery space. Dubbed the “Discoveries Section,” the showcase features young and new artists selected from each gallery under the exhibition organizer, ALT Collectives, giving their works a platform to be seen. “So each gallery chooses an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ALT, Art, 2026, highlights, nine, emerging, artists, and, stunning, art, pieces</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab Foundation, ULAP join forces to accelerate local implementation of universal healthcare</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/unilab-foundation-ulap-join-forces-to-accelerate-local-implementation-of-universal-healthcare</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/unilab-foundation-ulap-join-forces-to-accelerate-local-implementation-of-universal-healthcare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) to jointly identify and address barriers to the effective and accelerated implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act at the local level. Formalized with the recent signing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilab, Foundation, ULAP, join, forces, accelerate, local, implementation, universal, healthcare</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipino parents warned against the intake of unhealthy food for children</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/filipino-parents-warned-against-the-intake-of-unhealthy-food-for-children</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/filipino-parents-warned-against-the-intake-of-unhealthy-food-for-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Filipino parents are urged to take a second look at foods marketed to children, as these are a major source of excess sugar that could lead to various health risks, according to The Medical City (TMC). Over a third of foods marketed to young children were found to contain sugars or sweeteners, according to a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipino, parents, warned, against, the, intake, unhealthy, food, for, children</media:keywords>
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<title>Valentine’s Day likely rainy in some key cities, says PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/valentines-day-likely-rainy-in-some-key-cities-says-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/valentines-day-likely-rainy-in-some-key-cities-says-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some key cities in the country are expected to experience occasional rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, Valentine’s Day, due to the effects of three weather systems, according to the state weather bureau on Thursday. In a weekly weather outlook, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that cities including Tagaytay, Lipa, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Valentine’s, Day, likely, rainy, some, key, cities, says, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Resilient homes, resilient communities</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/resilient-homes-resilient-communities</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/resilient-homes-resilient-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Expanded 4PH and sustainable urban development The Expanded 4PH Program integrates housing delivery with sustainability, resilience, and inclusive urban development. Under the Marcos administration, housing is designed not only to address shortages but also to foster safe and livable communities. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. emphasized the enduring value of housing: “Mga kababayan, ang bahay […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Resilient, homes, resilient, communities</media:keywords>
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<title>ATF Travel Exchange 2026 concludes successful run in Cebu with over P1.4 billion in sales leads</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/atf-travel-exchange-2026-concludes-successful-run-in-cebu-with-over-p14-billion-in-sales-leads</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/atf-travel-exchange-2026-concludes-successful-run-in-cebu-with-over-p14-billion-in-sales-leads</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines successfully concluded the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2026, held on Jan. 28 to 30 at the Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The three-day business-to-business event generated partial sales leads of P1.44 billion, underscoring strong buyer confidence and renewed momentum for Philippine and ASEAN tourism. Marking the country’s return as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ATF, Travel, Exchange, 2026, concludes, successful, run, Cebu, with, over, P1.4, billion, sales, leads</media:keywords>
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<title>Pacific Online exits HHRPI, E&#45;Lotto deals as policy tightens</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pacific-online-exits-hhrpi-e-lotto-deals-as-policy-tightens</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pacific-online-exits-hhrpi-e-lotto-deals-as-policy-tightens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PACIFIC ONLINE Systems Corp. (LOTO) said it is exiting its investment in HHR Philippines, Inc. (HHRPI) following the government’s adoption of a stricter policy against online betting platforms. Pacific Online, a listed gaming unit of Belle Corp., provides and manages online lottery systems, terminals, and software for the Philippine lottery industry. “Because of the firm […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pacific, Online, exits, HHRPI, E-Lotto, deals, policy, tightens</media:keywords>
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<title>NGCP aims to finish P18.5&#45;B transmission projects this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ngcp-aims-to-finish-p185-b-transmission-projects-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ngcp-aims-to-finish-p185-b-transmission-projects-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL GRID Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s sole grid operator, is aiming to finish P18.5 billion worth of transmission projects this year to improve delivery of electricity amid increasing demand. In a statement on Thursday, NGCP said it is set to energize seven transmission projects following the completion of several critical project […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NGCP, aims, finish, P18.5-B, transmission, projects, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Banks’ bad loan ratio slips to more than five&#45;year low</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-bad-loan-ratio-slips-to-more-than-five-year-low</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-bad-loan-ratio-slips-to-more-than-five-year-low</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE BANKING industry’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio eased to its lowest in over five years at the end of 2025, as overall lending activity slowed, preliminary central bank data showed.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Banks’, bad, loan, ratio, slips, more, than, five-year, low</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL urged to phase out VAT exemptions for seniors, schools</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-urged-to-phase-out-vat-exemptions-for-seniors-schools</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-urged-to-phase-out-vat-exemptions-for-seniors-schools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES should reduce fiscal incentives and phase out value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for senior citizens and private education to trim debt and narrow the budget deficit, the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) said. The Philippine government must accelerate its pace of fiscal consolidation, with reforms to mobilize revenues and enhance spending efficiency […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, urged, phase, out, VAT, exemptions, for, seniors, schools</media:keywords>
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<title>2025 foreign investments fall 50%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/2025-foreign-investments-fall-50</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/2025-foreign-investments-fall-50</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ APPROVED foreign investments in the Philippines plunged by 50.1% year on year to P272.38 billion in 2025, its sharpest fall in five years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2025, foreign, investments, fall, 50</media:keywords>
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<title>DFA monitoring Canada shooting</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dfa-monitoring-canada-shooting</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dfa-monitoring-canada-shooting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it is closely monitoring the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting in British Columbia, Canada. In a statement, the agency said that it is still accounting for Filipinos that could have been affected by the incident in Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a local residence in Tumbler […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DFA, monitoring, Canada, shooting</media:keywords>
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<title>ICC expands evidence list in Duterte trial</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/icc-expands-evidence-list-in-duterte-trial</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/icc-expands-evidence-list-in-duterte-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE International Criminal Court (ICC) has allowed 80 more pieces of evidence in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte, just 13 days before a key hearing to confirm charges of crimes against humanity. The court’s decision on Feb. 10 lets Mr. Duterte’s defense add 78 items, while the prosecution can include two […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICC, expands, evidence, list, Duterte, trial</media:keywords>
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<title>Senate to probe declining sugar industry</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/senate-to-probe-declining-sugar-industry</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/senate-to-probe-declining-sugar-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A SENATE RESOLUTION calling for a review of the Philippines’ sugar industry has been filed amid concerns over falling competitiveness. Senate Resolution No. 298, filed by Senator Ana Theresia N. Hontiveros-Baraquel, seeks a review of the country’s sugar development laws, citing persistent challenges for local producers. Despite the Sugar Industry Development Act, domestic sugar prices […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senate, probe, declining, sugar, industry</media:keywords>
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<title>Emerging tech pushed as key tools for budget transparency</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/emerging-tech-pushed-as-key-tools-for-budget-transparency</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/emerging-tech-pushed-as-key-tools-for-budget-transparency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are being advanced as key tools to improve transparency in the national budget process, following controversy over anomalous flood control projects that congressional hearings say may have siphoned off billions of pesos from public coffers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emerging, tech, pushed, key, tools, for, budget, transparency</media:keywords>
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<title>Business groups push signature drive if anti&#45;dynasty bill falters in Congress</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/business-groups-push-signature-drive-if-anti-dynasty-bill-falters-in-congress</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/business-groups-push-signature-drive-if-anti-dynasty-bill-falters-in-congress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A COALITION of business and civil society groups is calling for a public signature drive if Congress fails to pass a strong law limiting political dynasties, saying such a measure is needed to curb corruption. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, groups, push, signature, drive, anti-dynasty, bill, falters, Congress</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco seeks ERC nod for P272&#45;B capex, P532&#45;B revenue requirement</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-seeks-erc-nod-for-p272-b-capex-p532-b-revenue-requirement</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-seeks-erc-nod-for-p272-b-capex-p532-b-revenue-requirement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) has proposed a capital expenditure (capex) program worth about P272 billion and a total revenue requirement of roughly P532.13 billion for the 2027-2030 regulatory period, as part of its rate reset application with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, seeks, ERC, nod, for, P272-B, capex, P532-B, revenue, requirement</media:keywords>
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<title>Bastion of truth and excellence</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bastion-of-truth-and-excellence</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bastion-of-truth-and-excellence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PhilSTAR Media Group bags 3 silver accolades at 61st ANVIL Awards By Miguel Libosada PhilSTAR Media Group (PMG) garnered three silver ANVIL awards at the 61st ANVIL Awards Gabi ng Parangal held at Solaire Resort North in Quezon City on Jan. 28, 2026. The ANVIL Awards, organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:06:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bastion, truth, and, excellence</media:keywords>
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<title>DTI eyes more investments in aerospace manufacturing</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dti-eyes-more-investments-in-aerospace-manufacturing</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dti-eyes-more-investments-in-aerospace-manufacturing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to attract investments in aerospace manufacturing and services as well as sustainable aviation fuel, an official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DTI, eyes, more, investments, aerospace, manufacturing</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso seen settling at P59.70:$1 by end&#45;2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-seen-settling-at-p59701-by-end-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-seen-settling-at-p59701-by-end-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PESO may settle at P59.70 against the dollar by end-2026 on expectations of an economic rebound driven by improved investor confidence, Metropolitan Bank &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank) said. In a commentary dated Feb. 10, Metrobank trimmed its peso forecast for end-2026 to P59.70 a dollar from P60.80 previously. It likewise projects the peso to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, seen, settling, P59.70:1, end-2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Illicit tobacco trade threatens fiscal stability, says DoF</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/illicit-tobacco-trade-threatens-fiscal-stability-says-dof</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/illicit-tobacco-trade-threatens-fiscal-stability-says-dof</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government’s excise tax collections on tobacco products have steadily declined in the previous years due to smuggling, Department of Finance (DoF) officials said on Wednesday, warning that unchecked illegal trade could undermine fiscal stability and jeopardize funding for public health programs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Illicit, tobacco, trade, threatens, fiscal, stability, says, DoF</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP: Economy to rebound by 2nd half</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-economy-to-rebound-by-2nd-half</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-economy-to-rebound-by-2nd-half</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is on track to bounce back this year as business confidence has begun to improve, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP:, Economy, rebound, 2nd, half</media:keywords>
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<title>Catholic leaders push calls against corruption, dynasty</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/catholic-leaders-push-calls-against-corruption-dynasty</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/catholic-leaders-push-calls-against-corruption-dynasty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic leaders pushed their calls to end corruption and political dynasties on Wednesday, as they prepare for the Trillion Peso March Part 3, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The call comes after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and leaders of the House and Senate identified 21 priority bills, including […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Catholic, leaders, push, calls, against, corruption, dynasty</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco proposes P247&#45;billion spending plan in rate reset filing</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-proposes-p247-billion-spending-plan-in-rate-reset-filing</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-proposes-p247-billion-spending-plan-in-rate-reset-filing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has proposed a capital expenditure (capex) budget of approximately P247.14 billion for its first regulatory period covering 2027 to 2030. In a 13-page filing with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Meralco said it plans to invest P51.81 billion in 2027, P61.19 billion in 2028, P61.08 billion in 2029, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, proposes, P247-billion, spending, plan, rate, reset, filing</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco rates rise this month on higher transmission charges</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-rates-rise-this-month-on-higher-transmission-charges</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-rates-rise-this-month-on-higher-transmission-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RESIDENTIAL customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see higher electricity bills this month after the power distributor raised rates, mainly due to higher transmission charges. In a statement on Tuesday, Meralco announced an increase of P0.2226 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ending two consecutive months of reductions. This brought the overall rate for a typical household […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, rates, rise, this, month, higher, transmission, charges</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines sinks to new low in corruption perceptions index</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-sinks-to-new-low-in-corruption-perceptions-index</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-sinks-to-new-low-in-corruption-perceptions-index</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES fell six spots to its worst-ever ranking in 2025 in a global corruption perceptions index by Transparency International, as the country grappled with a corruption scandal that slowed economic growth and weighed on investor and consumer confidence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, sinks, new, low, corruption, perceptions, index</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows hit 4&#45;month high</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/fdi-net-inflows-hit-4-month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/fdi-net-inflows-hit-4-month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines hit a four-month high in November, even as inflows slipped year on year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.     ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, hit, 4-month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>DA eyes higher tariffs on sugar substitutes to protect local industry</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/da-eyes-higher-tariffs-on-sugar-substitutes-to-protect-local-industry</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/da-eyes-higher-tariffs-on-sugar-substitutes-to-protect-local-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is considering higher tariffs on artificial sweeteners to protect the local sugar industry amid a surge in imports. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA is currently studying an appropriate tariff rate for sugar substitutes, with an initial plan to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:30:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eyes, higher, tariffs, sugar, substitutes, protect, local, industry</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe expects faster data center growth after partner stake sale</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-expects-faster-data-center-growth-after-partner-stake-sale</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-expects-faster-data-center-growth-after-partner-stake-sale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, INC. expects to accelerate the growth of its data center business after its partner ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) secured new backing from global investment firms KKR and Singtel. “What this really just means for us here in the Philippines is a stronger partner that allows us to have enhanced scaling […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, expects, faster, data, center, growth, after, partner, stake, sale</media:keywords>
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<title>Aboitiz&#45;led consortium takes helm of 797&#45;MW Laguna hydro plant</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/aboitiz-led-consortium-takes-helm-of-797-mw-laguna-hydro-plant</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/aboitiz-led-consortium-takes-helm-of-797-mw-laguna-hydro-plant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT has officially turned over the 797-megawatt (MW) Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan hydroelectric power plant (CBK HEPP) complex in Laguna to a consortium led by Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower). This follows Thunder Consortium’s winning of the bidding process conducted by state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aboitiz-led, consortium, takes, helm, 797-MW, Laguna, hydro, plant</media:keywords>
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<title>Informal work fills the gap as Philippine economic growth slows</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/informal-work-fills-the-gap-as-philippine-economic-growth-slows</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/informal-work-fills-the-gap-as-philippine-economic-growth-slows</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FRENY C. DONGOYA sells pares — Filipino comfort food made of braised beef in a sweet-savory soy sauce served with garlic fried rice — for P120 ($2) a plate in Pasay City near the Philippine capital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Informal, work, fills, the, gap, Philippine, economic, growth, slows</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco rates likely to rise in February</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-rates-likely-to-rise-in-february</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-rates-likely-to-rise-in-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ELECTRICITY RATES in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are likely to go up this month, as initial indications from Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) point to increases across several cost components. In a statement on Monday, Meralco Spokesperson Joe R. Zaldarriaga said that although the company has yet to receive the final billings from its suppliers, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, rates, likely, rise, February</media:keywords>
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<title>Moody’s keeps stable outlook for Philippine banks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/moodys-keeps-stable-outlook-for-philippine-banks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/moodys-keeps-stable-outlook-for-philippine-banks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE BANKING system remains stable as its steady profitability, funding and liquidity, as well as strong capital position can help temper potential asset quality risks from the rise in retail loans and the economic fallout from an ongoing corruption probe, Moody’s Ratings said.  “We maintain a stable outlook for the Philippines’ (Baa2 stable) banking […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Moody’s, keeps, stable, outlook, for, Philippine, banks</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine banks’ loan growth slows to near 2&#45;year low</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-loan-growth-slows-to-near-2-year-low</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-loan-growth-slows-to-near-2-year-low</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippine banking sector’s lending activity expanded to its slowest pace in nearly two years at the end of 2025 as loans for both consumers and business activities eased, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. Based on preliminary BSP data released late Monday, the total outstanding loans of universal […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, banks’, loan, growth, slows, near, 2-year, low</media:keywords>
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<title>DoST&#45;NCR, PAIBA team up to fast&#45;track AI&#45;driven innovation for MSMEs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-ncr-paiba-team-up-to-fast-track-ai-driven-innovation-for-msmes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-ncr-paiba-team-up-to-fast-track-ai-driven-innovation-for-msmes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DoST-NCR) and the Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last Jan. 21 at the Novotel Manila Hotel, seeking to ease the access of businesses, startups, and researchers in Metro Manila to adopt new technologies and achieve digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation. The MoU […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:46:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoST-NCR, PAIBA, team, fast-track, AI-driven, innovation, for, MSMEs</media:keywords>
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<title>The hidden costs of ignoring generational needs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-generational-needs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-generational-needs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In boardrooms across the Philippines, leaders are asking the same familiar questions. Why is employee engagement declining despite competitive pay and benefits? Why is succession planning becoming more urgent, yet younger employees seem reluctant to step into leadership roles? Why are younger customers harder to convince even when products are strong? And why does adaptation […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, hidden, costs, ignoring, generational, needs</media:keywords>
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<title>Aboitiz&#45;led Thunder Consortium takes over 797&#45;MW CBK hydro complex</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/aboitiz-led-thunder-consortium-takes-over-797-mw-cbk-hydro-complex</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/aboitiz-led-thunder-consortium-takes-over-797-mw-cbk-hydro-complex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government on Monday formally turned over the operations of the 797-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna to the Aboitiz-led Thunder Consortium after the group won the P36.27-billion privatization bid for the facility. Thunder Consortium assumed operations of the 797-megawatt (MW) CBK complex following the privatization conducted by state-run Power Sector Assets […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aboitiz-led, Thunder, Consortium, takes, over, 797-MW, CBK, hydro, complex</media:keywords>
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<title>ERC sets maximum allowable revenue for NGCP at P376.4B</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/erc-sets-maximum-allowable-revenue-for-ngcp-at-p3764b</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/erc-sets-maximum-allowable-revenue-for-ngcp-at-p3764b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has set the maximum allowable revenue (MAR) of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) at P376.4 billion for the fifth regulatory period (5RP), covering 2023 to 2027. In a decision promulgated on Jan. 30, the ERC completed the review of NGCP’s 5RP application, marking the regulatory reset for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ERC, sets, maximum, allowable, revenue, for, NGCP, P376.4B</media:keywords>
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<title>Targeted support eyed for workers after jobless rate jumped in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/targeted-support-eyed-for-workers-after-jobless-rate-jumped-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/targeted-support-eyed-for-workers-after-jobless-rate-jumped-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT will pivot in 2026 toward targeted job support in sectors facing worker displacement, as the Philippines looks to protect employment gains that stayed within official targets last year, Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Targeted, support, eyed, for, workers, after, jobless, rate, jumped, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>DBM chief expects lower 2027 budget proposals</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-chief-expects-lower-2027-budget-proposals</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-chief-expects-lower-2027-budget-proposals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) expects government agencies to submit lower funding proposals for 2027 amid stricter vetting guidelines triggered by the flood control corruption scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBM, chief, expects, lower, 2027, budget, proposals</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P sees steady growth in bank lending despite slowing PHL economy</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-sees-steady-growth-in-bank-lending-despite-slowing-phl-economy</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-sees-steady-growth-in-bank-lending-despite-slowing-phl-economy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BANK LENDING in the Philippines may continue to post double-digit growth this year, S&amp;P Global Ratings said, even as the flood control fiasco continues to dampen business and consumer confidence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P, sees, steady, growth, bank, lending, despite, slowing, PHL, economy</media:keywords>
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<title>Dollar reserves hit 16&#45;month high</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dollar-reserves-hit-16-month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dollar-reserves-hit-16-month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PESO could gain some support even amid some volatility in the foreign exchange market as the Philippines’ dollar reserves hit its highest level in over a year, analysts said. “The relatively higher GIR (is seen) to provide a greater buffer for the peso exchange rate vs. the US dollar, as fundamentally supported by the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dollar, reserves, hit, 16-month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>A new way to work: Silver City brings campus&#45;style offices to the metro</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campus-style-offices-to-the-metro</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campus-style-offices-to-the-metro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Office spaces in the Philippines typically conform to a certain stereotype: a single building 50 stories high, concentrated in one area, and located in a highly congested central business district. While offices of this kind have served as a home for a bulk of the business process outsourcing industry in the country, more and more […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>new, way, work:, Silver, City, brings, campus-style, offices, the, metro</media:keywords>
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<title>Jobless rate rises to 2&#45;year high in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/jobless-rate-rises-to-2-year-high-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/jobless-rate-rises-to-2-year-high-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high of 4.2%, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary data from the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the jobless rate in December was higher than the 3.1% posted in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jobless, rate, rises, 2-year, high, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Factory output picks up in December</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/factory-output-picks-up-in-december</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/factory-output-picks-up-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher Factory output expanded to a four-month high in December driven by faster increases in the production of other non-metallic mineral products, food products, and a recovery in machinery and equipment, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Factory, output, picks, December</media:keywords>
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<title>ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance for MSMEs, women and fight poverty in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-and-gcash-fuse-partner-to-unlock-inclusive-finance-for-msmes-women-and-fight-poverty-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-and-gcash-fuse-partner-to-unlock-inclusive-finance-for-msmes-women-and-fight-poverty-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ADB grants GCash lending arm Fuse Financing with P1.75-B credit facility, complemented by catalytic funding from Mastercard to help Fuse reach priority segments. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs across the Philippines are set to gain significantly better financial access after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a P1.75-billion ($30 million) loan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADB, and, GCash, Fuse, partner, unlock, inclusive, finance, for, MSMEs, women, and, fight, poverty, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Reforming towards fair and efficient trade</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/reforming-towards-fair-and-efficient-trade</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/reforming-towards-fair-and-efficient-trade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As one of the central pillars of economic development, trade and commerce occupy a singularly vital space in a nation’s agenda. When trade is strong, a country bustles with life creating goods, transporting resources, and engendering prosperity. When trade is held back, whether by smuggling, by illicit markets, or rampant malpractices that strangle competition, growth […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:26:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reforming, towards, fair, and, efficient, trade</media:keywords>
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<title>Korea&#45;backed firm plans P64.3&#45;B pumped storage project in Benguet</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/korea-backed-firm-plans-p643-b-pumped-storage-project-in-benguet</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/korea-backed-firm-plans-p643-b-pumped-storage-project-in-benguet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FILIPINO-KOREAN firm Coheco Badeo Corp. is planning to develop a 500-megawatt (MW) pumped storage hydropower project in Kibungan, Benguet. The proposed Kibungan pumped storage facility is expected to provide additional power supply to the Luzon grid, according to its filing with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The P64.3-billion project will span 36 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea-backed, firm, plans, P64.3-B, pumped, storage, project, Benguet</media:keywords>
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<title>ACEN takes full control of India RE business after stake buyout</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-takes-full-control-of-india-re-business-after-stake-buyout</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-takes-full-control-of-india-re-business-after-stake-buyout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AYALA-LED ACEN CORP. has strengthened its footprint in India after acquiring the remaining stake held by Singapore-based UPC Renewables in their joint venture, allowing it to take the lead in developing more than a gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy (RE) projects. ACEN told the local bourse on Thursday that its subsidiary ACEN Renewables International Pte. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:06:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACEN, takes, full, control, India, business, after, stake, buyout</media:keywords>
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<title>Targeted tax incentives and less borrowings may help Philippines avert ‘growth recession’ — CPBRD</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/targeted-tax-incentives-and-less-borrowings-may-help-philippines-avert-growth-recession-cpbrd</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/targeted-tax-incentives-and-less-borrowings-may-help-philippines-avert-growth-recession-cpbrd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government should boost industrial output through targeted tax incentives while cutting reliance on borrowing, allowing the private sector to drive economic activity and support a slowing economy that showed signs of a “growth recession” last year, a congressional think tank said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Targeted, tax, incentives, and, less, borrowings, may, help, Philippines, avert, ‘growth, recession’, —, CPBRD</media:keywords>
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<title>DA to change benchmark for ‘flexible’ rice tariff scheme</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/da-to-change-benchmark-for-flexible-rice-tariff-scheme</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/da-to-change-benchmark-for-flexible-rice-tariff-scheme</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) will replace the benchmark price used for the “flexible” rice tariff scheme to better reflect the actual prices of rice varieties that the country imports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>change, benchmark, for, ‘flexible’, rice, tariff, scheme</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine inflation accelerates to 2% in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-inflation-accelerates-to-2-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-inflation-accelerates-to-2-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION accelerated to its fastest pace in nearly a year in January amid a faster rise in rents and electricity rates, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, inflation, accelerates, January</media:keywords>
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<title>TESDA’s all&#45;in&#45;one app targets over a million workers, students</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tesdas-all-in-one-app-targets-over-a-million-workers-students</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tesdas-all-in-one-app-targets-over-a-million-workers-students</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it aims to improve the accessibility of certifications and work opportunities for over a million skilled workers and students through its newly launched mobile application. “The TVET ecosystem in the Philippines is around 1.6 to 1.8 million Filipinos a year,” TESDA Director General Jose Francisco B. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TESDA’s, all-in-one, app, targets, over, million, workers, students</media:keywords>
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<title>Flower prices in Dangwa expected to increase next week</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/flower-prices-in-dangwa-expected-to-increase-next-week</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/flower-prices-in-dangwa-expected-to-increase-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Flower prices at Dangwa, Manila, are expected to rise due to the anticipated surge in demand as Valentine’s Day approaches, according to several vendors on Wednesday. Lolita N. De Dios, 47, a flower vendor for 20 years, said that prices of roses — the top-selling flower during the occasion — which are currently sold at […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Flower, prices, Dangwa, expected, increase, next, week</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe sees modest 2026 revenue growth, trims capex</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-sees-modest-2026-revenue-growth-trims-capex</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-sees-modest-2026-revenue-growth-trims-capex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, INC. said it expects low- to mid-single-digit revenue growth this year, following a decline in 2025. The Ayala-led telecommunications company saw its 2025 net income fall by 4.12% to P23.3 billion from P24.3 billion in 2024, weighed down by higher depreciation and interest expenses and lower revenues for the year, it said in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, sees, modest, 2026, revenue, growth, trims, capex</media:keywords>
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<title>Megaworld boosts capex to P65B for 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/megaworld-boosts-capex-to-p65b-for-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/megaworld-boosts-capex-to-p65b-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TAN-LED property developer Megaworld Corp. has set a higher capital expenditure (capex) budget of P65 billion for 2026, up from the P50 billion it earmarked for 2025, as it accelerates the development of township projects in key provinces. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Wednesday, the company said the spending will cover land […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Megaworld, boosts, capex, P65B, for, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>ASE eyes 26,000&#45;sqm expansion in Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ase-eyes-26000-sqm-expansion-in-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ase-eyes-26000-sqm-expansion-in-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OUTSOURCED semiconductor assembly and test firm ASE Co., Ltd. is planning a 26,000-square-meter (sqm) expansion in the Philippines, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said on Wednesday, underscoring continued investor interest in the country’s electronics and semiconductor sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ASE, eyes, 26, 000-sqm, expansion, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Japan, Philippines seal P8.18&#45;B MRT&#45;3 rehab loan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/japan-philippines-seal-p818-b-mrt-3-rehab-loan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/japan-philippines-seal-p818-b-mrt-3-rehab-loan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA AND TOKYO on Wednesday signed an P8.18-billion loan agreement to rehabilitate the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), as the heavily used rail line continues to face technical and operational disruptions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, Philippines, seal, P8.18-B, MRT-3, rehab, loan</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P: PHL on track for rating upgrade</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-phl-on-track-for-rating-upgrade</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-phl-on-track-for-rating-upgrade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES remains on track for a possible credit rating upgrade as improving fiscal and external balances outweigh risks from the government’s flood control controversy, Standard &amp; Poor’s (S&amp;P) Global Ratings said. “We also see the Philippine sovereign credit metrics strengthening over the next one to two years,” the rating company said in a Feb. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P:, PHL, track, for, rating, upgrade</media:keywords>
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<title>Ideal Vision Center celebrates 40 years of vision and gratitude</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ideal-vision-center-celebrates-40-years-of-vision-and-gratitude</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ideal-vision-center-celebrates-40-years-of-vision-and-gratitude</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ideal Vision Center, a respected name in the optical industry, recently marked its 40th anniversary with a thanksgiving celebration, honoring four decades of quality eye care and meaningful relationships with clients, partners, ambassadors, doctors and team members. The event highlighted the company’s journey since its founding and its growing commitment to caring for essential senses, beginning […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:42:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ideal, Vision, Center, celebrates, years, vision, and, gratitude</media:keywords>
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<title>Asian Terminals scheduled to exit PSE on April 3</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/asian-terminals-scheduled-to-exit-pse-on-april-3</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/asian-terminals-scheduled-to-exit-pse-on-april-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ASIAN TERMINALS, INC. (ATI) is scheduled to exit the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on April 3, following board and shareholder approvals, pending completion of regulatory requirements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Asian, Terminals, scheduled, exit, PSE, April</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL, Japan finalize amended double taxation deal</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-japan-finalize-amended-double-taxation-deal</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-japan-finalize-amended-double-taxation-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES and Japan have finalized an amended double taxation convention (DTC) aimed at keeping bilateral economic ties aligned with the evolving global business climate, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. The DTC was finalized after one round of formal negotiations held from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30, the DoF said in a statement on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, Japan, finalize, amended, double, taxation, deal</media:keywords>
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<title>DoF eyes P101 billion from sale of gov’t assets</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dof-eyes-p101-billion-from-sale-of-govt-assets</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dof-eyes-p101-billion-from-sale-of-govt-assets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is targeting to sell three big-ticket real estate assets this year, which, along with the proceeds from the privatization of Caliraya‑Botocan‑Kalayaan (CBK) last year, could yield a combined P101 billion in revenues, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. The Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI), the Mile Long Complex, and the Atrium condominium in Makati […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoF, eyes, P101, billion, from, sale, gov’t, assets</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL at risk of  ‘dirty money’ list return amid corruption mess</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-at-risk-of-dirty-money-list-return-amid-corruption-mess</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-at-risk-of-dirty-money-list-return-amid-corruption-mess</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippines is working to tighten its safeguards to ensure it stays off a global financial crime watchdog’s list of jurisdictions with high “dirty money” risks as a corruption scandal has highlighted potential gaps in the monitoring of illicit flows. Asked if the recent graft controversy puts […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, risk, of , ‘dirty, money’, list, return, amid, corruption, mess</media:keywords>
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<title>Debt hits record P17.71 trillion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/debt-hits-record-p1771-trillion-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES’ outstanding debt climbed to a record P17.708 trillion at the end of 2025, exceeding the government’s projection amid increased issuances and a weaker peso. The National Government’s (NG) end-2025 outstanding debt rose by 10.32% from the P16.05 trillion recorded in the previous year, according to data released […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Debt, hits, record, P17.71, trillion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab Foundation partners with Ormoc LGU to boost healthcare delivery in far&#45;flung areas </title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-far-flung-areas</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-far-flung-areas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the local government of Ormoc City to develop and implement a Universal Health Care (UHC)-aligned Primary Care Service Delivery Framework tailored for the so-called GIDA (Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas) communities. GIDA refers to communities that face […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilab, Foundation, partners, with, Ormoc, LGU, boost, healthcare, delivery, far-flung, areas </media:keywords>
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<title>Manila condo oversupply seen keeping vacancy high this year — Colliers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-condo-oversupply-seen-keeping-vacancy-high-this-year-colliers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-condo-oversupply-seen-keeping-vacancy-high-this-year-colliers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ METRO MANILA’S condominium market is expected to see residential vacancy rise to 25% this year as unsold units in mid- and lower mid-income segments continue to weigh on the market, property consultancy firm Colliers Philippines said. In its Fourth-Quarter Property Market Report, Colliers projected that the region’s residential vacancy rate would peak in 2026 before […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, condo, oversupply, seen, keeping, vacancy, high, this, year, —, Colliers</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL money market growing as repurchase transactions increase</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-money-market-growing-as-repurchase-transactions-increase</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-money-market-growing-as-repurchase-transactions-increase</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippines’ money market, particularly for repurchase agreement (repo) contracts, is growing rapidly and could potentially surpass the foreign exchange (FX) swaps, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, money, market, growing, repurchase, transactions, increase</media:keywords>
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<title>BMI keeps 5.2% growth estimate</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bmi-keeps-52-growth-estimate</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bmi-keeps-52-growth-estimate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FITCH SOLUTIONS unit BMI has kept its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines despite the last year’s miss as it expects public and private investments to recover. BMI sees the Philippine economy expanding by 5.2% this year, unchanged from its earlier projection. “For now, we are maintaining our 2026 growth forecast at 5.2%, but the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BMI, keeps, 5.2, growth, estimate</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t plans P1.44&#45;trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch&#45;up</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-plans-p144-trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catch-up</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-plans-p144-trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catch-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go said the government plans to spend P1.44 trillion this quarter as part of catch-up efforts to support the economy after last year’s growth slowdown. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, plans, P1.44-trillion, outlay, for, spending, catch-up</media:keywords>
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<title>Jan. factory PMI at nine&#45;month high</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/jan-factory-pmi-at-nine-month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/jan-factory-pmi-at-nine-month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months amid an increase in production and new orders, S&amp;P Global said on Monday. However, the latest improvement could be short-lived as business confidence remained weak due to concerns about external demand as the global economic environment remains fragile. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jan., factory, PMI, nine-month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>VP Duterte faces fresh impeachment complaints</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/vp-duterte-faces-fresh-impeachment-complaints</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/vp-duterte-faces-fresh-impeachment-complaints</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two impeachment complaints were filed against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, reviving efforts to remove her from office over corruption allegations after a bid last year stalled when the Supreme Court halted proceedings.  The first complaint, filed by activists affiliated with opposition groups, accused Ms. Duterte of misusing hundreds of millions of pesos in confidential funds, ordering subordinates […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Duterte, faces, fresh, impeachment, complaints</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL manufacturing activity growth hits nine&#45;month high in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-manufacturing-activity-growth-hits-nine-month-high-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-manufacturing-activity-growth-hits-nine-month-high-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE factory activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months amid an increase in output and new orders, S&amp;P Global said on Monday. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.9 in January from 50.2 in December, the strongest improvement in nine months or since April’s 53.0. A PMI […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:10:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, manufacturing, activity, growth, hits, nine-month, high, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco&#45;First Gen gas supply contract extended until June</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-first-gen-gas-supply-contract-extended-until-june</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-first-gen-gas-supply-contract-extended-until-june</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted a five-month extension of the gas power supply contract between Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and First Gen Corp., citing its role in supporting energy security, particularly with the summer months approaching. In an eight-page order promulgated on Jan. 30, the ERC approved the joint motion filed by Meralco […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco-First, Gen, gas, supply, contract, extended, until, June</media:keywords>
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<title>Hog raisers urge gov’t to increase pork tariffs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/hog-raisers-urge-govt-to-increase-pork-tariffs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/hog-raisers-urge-govt-to-increase-pork-tariffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOG RAISERS want the government to restore higher pork tariffs, warning that a surge in imports has oversupplied the market and dragged down farmgate prices. Alfred Ng, vice-chairman of the National Federation of Hog Farmers, said the group is pushing to raise pork tariffs back to 40%, arguing that lower duties have outlived their purpose […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hog, raisers, urge, gov’t, increase, pork, tariffs</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine infrastructure spending declines for fifth straight month in Nov.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-infrastructure-spending-declines-for-fifth-straight-month-in-nov</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-infrastructure-spending-declines-for-fifth-straight-month-in-nov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT spending on infrastructure fell for a fifth straight month in November, underscoring how a widening corruption investigation has weighed on public works implementation and fiscal momentum. State disbursements for infrastructure and other capital outlays plunged 45.2% to P48 billion from a year earlier, according to data released by the Department of Budget and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, infrastructure, spending, declines, for, fifth, straight, month, Nov.</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL recovery likely delayed in 2026 amid corruption drag, analysts say</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-recovery-likely-delayed-in-2026-amid-corruption-drag-analysts-say</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-recovery-likely-delayed-in-2026-amid-corruption-drag-analysts-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may shake off its slump by mid-2026, but lingering governance issues and execution bottlenecks could delay the recovery, economists said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, recovery, likely, delayed, 2026, amid, corruption, drag, analysts, say</media:keywords>
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<title>January inflation seen holding at 1.8%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/january-inflation-seen-holding-at-18</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/january-inflation-seen-holding-at-18</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely held steady in January as lower electricity charges and easing vegetable prices helped offset pressures from higher food and fuel costs and a weaker peso, economists said ahead of official data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>January, inflation, seen, holding, 1.8</media:keywords>
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<title>[B&#45;SIDE Podcast] Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/b-side-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/b-side-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld explores the evolving Filipino workforce through the lens of executive coaching. Tina Sioson, President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Philippines, breaks down skills-based hiring, common recruitment pitfalls, and strategies for Filipino professionals to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Interview by Erika Sinaking Audio editing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B-SIDE, Podcast, Executive, coaching, and, the, Filipino, workforce</media:keywords>
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<title>Strong MSME engagement sets the stage for SM Supermalls’ 2026 programs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/strong-msme-engagement-sets-the-stage-for-sm-supermalls-2026-programs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/strong-msme-engagement-sets-the-stage-for-sm-supermalls-2026-programs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nationwide malls drive MSME upskilling, growth, and sustainable enterprise Building on strong MSME momentum in 2025, SM Supermalls is entering 2026 with a renewed and sharped focus on empowering Filipino entrepreneurs, leveraging its nationwide mall network to create tangible growth opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through its SM for MSMEs program, SM […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strong, MSME, engagement, sets, the, stage, for, Supermalls’, 2026, programs</media:keywords>
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<title>Finance chief optimistic on growth despite 2025 GDP letdown</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/finance-chief-optimistic-on-growth-despite-2025-gdp-letdown</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/finance-chief-optimistic-on-growth-despite-2025-gdp-letdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go is optimistic that the Philippine economy can recover and hit the government’s growth target on the back of faster, more productive spending. Mr. Go said on Friday that he is “hopeful” that gross domestic product (GDP) growth can reach the government’s 5%-6% goal this year after expansion hit a post-pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Finance, chief, optimistic, growth, despite, 2025, GDP, letdown</media:keywords>
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<title>Toyota eyes to keep market leadership in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/toyota-eyes-to-keep-market-leadership-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/toyota-eyes-to-keep-market-leadership-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) Corp. is aiming to maintain its 46% market share in 2026, with plans to introduce five more models in the same year. “We are so happy to have hit 46% market share last year. And we want to keep that momentum as big as possible this year too,” said TMP President […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Toyota, eyes, keep, market, leadership, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>CICC warns against cybercrimes targeting consumers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cicc-warns-against-cybercrimes-targeting-consumers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/cicc-warns-against-cybercrimes-targeting-consumers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers were warned against websites that sell products at “exorbitant” discounts and promotions, as these may be phishing sites or a form of consumer fraud — the most prevalent cybercrime incident in 2025, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Thursday. CICC Acting Executive Director Renato “Aboy” A. Paraiso told BusinessWorld that consumer fraud […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CICC, warns, against, cybercrimes, targeting, consumers</media:keywords>
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<title>Ayala and Spinneys to launch 12 Metro Manila stores starting in Q4</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ayala-and-spinneys-to-launch-12-metro-manila-stores-starting-in-q4</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ayala-and-spinneys-to-launch-12-metro-manila-stores-starting-in-q4</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LISTED Ayala Corp. and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based supermarket chain Spinneys plan to open 12 stores across Metro Manila starting in the fourth quarter (Q4). “Spinneys is a valuable addition to the Philippine grocery landscape,” Ayala Corp. Managing Director and Ayala Land Head of Leasing and Hospitality Mariana Zobel de Ayala said in a statement […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ayala, and, Spinneys, launch, Metro, Manila, stores, starting</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP may tighten oversight on cryptocurrency</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-tighten-oversight-on-cryptocurrency</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-tighten-oversight-on-cryptocurrency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is working on regulations to tighten oversight on cryptocurrencies as part of efforts to deter crimes involving dirty money. BSP General Counsel Roberto L. Figueroa said they plan to issue regulations that would complement the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). “It’s been discussed several times how else we can make […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, tighten, oversight, cryptocurrency</media:keywords>
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<title>Balisacan still confident PHL can achieve upper middle&#45;class status this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/balisacan-still-confident-phl-can-achieve-upper-middle-class-status-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/balisacan-still-confident-phl-can-achieve-upper-middle-class-status-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES remains on track to graduate to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status this year, despite a sharp growth slowdown in 2025, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Balisacan, still, confident, PHL, can, achieve, upper, middle-class, status, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP may cut despite Fed hold as growth disappoints</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-cut-despite-fed-hold-as-growth-disappoints</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-cut-despite-fed-hold-as-growth-disappoints</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may deliver a sixth straight cut in February, despite the US Federal Reserve’s decision to stand pat, amid weaker-than-expected Philippine economic growth in the fourth quarter, analysts said. “Despite the Fed standing pat, we believe BSP will be looking to domestic developments (such as) low inflation and disappointing GDP […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, cut, despite, Fed, hold, growth, disappoints</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine growth slumps to 4.4% in 2025, slowest in 5 years</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-growth-slumps-to-44-in-2025-slowest-in-5-years</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-growth-slumps-to-44-in-2025-slowest-in-5-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE economic growth sharply slowed to a post-pandemic low in the fourth quarter of 2025 as the flood control scandal continued to weigh on government spending, investments and consumer spending, dragging full-year expansion below target for the third straight year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, growth, slumps, 4.4, 2025, slowest, years</media:keywords>
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<title>EDCOM 2: Only 200k students retained despite declining proficiency rates</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/edcom-2-only-200k-students-retained-despite-declining-proficiency-rates</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/edcom-2-only-200k-students-retained-despite-declining-proficiency-rates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Only 200,000 of the 24 million learners nationwide are being retained in their grade levels despite plummeting proficiency rates, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Tuesday. “There are only about 200,000 students who get retained. This means that there are students who get retained, but a very slim proportion of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:46:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EDCOM, Only, 200k, students, retained, despite, declining, proficiency, rates</media:keywords>
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<title>Grab, MOVE IT strengthen on&#45;trip protection with expanded COCOLIFE partnership</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/grab-move-it-strengthen-on-trip-protection-with-expanded-cocolife-partnership</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/grab-move-it-strengthen-on-trip-protection-with-expanded-cocolife-partnership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Grab Philippines and motorcycle taxi platform MOVE IT have expanded their emergency insurance support with COCOLIFE, widening hospital assistance and financial protection for both rider-partners and passengers in a bid to make coverage more accessible and comprehensive for users of the on-demand mobility services. Through the deepened partnership, rider-partners and passengers gain 24/7 access to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:46:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grab, MOVE, strengthen, on-trip, protection, with, expanded, COCOLIFE, partnership</media:keywords>
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<title>Manila Water taps up to P27&#45;B BDO loan for Wawa project</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-water-taps-up-to-p27-b-bdo-loan-for-wawa-project</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-water-taps-up-to-p27-b-bdo-loan-for-wawa-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RAZON-LED Manila Water Co., Inc. has secured a loan facility of up to P27 billion from BDO Unibank, Inc. to finance a portion of its acquisition of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the east zone concessionaire said the facility will fund the purchase of a 92.97% equity stake […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, Water, taps, P27-B, BDO, loan, for, Wawa, project</media:keywords>
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<title>PEZA confident of hitting 2026 target even as approvals fall 57% in Jan.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-confident-of-hitting-2026-target-even-as-approvals-fall-57-in-jan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-confident-of-hitting-2026-target-even-as-approvals-fall-57-in-jan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said that it is confident in achieving its target this year, despite seeing a 57.4% decline in investment approvals in January. In a statement on Tuesday, PEZA said that it approved 18 new projects in its first board meeting for the year worth P12.86 billion. These comprise of seven […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PEZA, confident, hitting, 2026, target, even, approvals, fall, 57, Jan.</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine GDP growth print lowered to 3.9% in 3rd quarter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-gdp-growth-print-lowered-to-39-in-3rd-quarter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-gdp-growth-print-lowered-to-39-in-3rd-quarter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday said it downwardly revised the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 3.9% from the 4% initially reported. The revision brought the nine-month average growth to 4.9%, down from the 5% initially estimated. This is well below the 5.5%-6.5% growth target of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, GDP, growth, print, lowered, 3.9, 3rd, quarter</media:keywords>
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<title>IBPAP cautiously optimistic for IT&#45;BPM sector in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ibpap-cautiously-optimistic-for-it-bpm-sector-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ibpap-cautiously-optimistic-for-it-bpm-sector-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE IT &amp; Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is cautiously optimistic that the industry will achieve revenue and headcount growth this year despite continued uncertainty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IBPAP, cautiously, optimistic, for, IT-BPM, sector, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Agri output jumps 2.6% in 2025, fastest since 2017</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/agri-output-jumps-26-in-2025-fastest-since-2017</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/agri-output-jumps-26-in-2025-fastest-since-2017</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ agricultural production grew by 2.6% in 2025, the fastest pace in eight years, as gains in crop output and strong poultry performance offset the decline in livestock and fisheries, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Agri, output, jumps, 2.6, 2025, fastest, since, 2017</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t eyes emerging tech board at PSE as 15 firms signal interest</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-eyes-emerging-tech-board-at-pse-as-15-firms-signal-interest</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-eyes-emerging-tech-board-at-pse-as-15-firms-signal-interest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE government is exploring the creation of an emerging technology board at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to allow high-growth technology firms to access public capital, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, eyes, emerging, tech, board, PSE, firms, signal, interest</media:keywords>
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<title>Car sales may reach 503,000 in 2026, says CAMPI</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/car-sales-may-reach-503000-in-2026-says-campi</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/car-sales-may-reach-503000-in-2026-says-campi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CAR SALES are expected to breach 500,000 this year, driven by rising demand for electrified vehicles (EVs) and multi-purpose vans, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Car, sales, may, reach, 503, 000, 2026, says, CAMPI</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC imposes strict 9&#45;year limit for independent directors</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-imposes-strict-9-year-limit-for-independent-directors</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-imposes-strict-9-year-limit-for-independent-directors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a memorandum circular imposing a firm maximum cumulative nine-year term for independent directors (IDs) of publicly listed companies, effective Feb. 1. Under Memorandum Circular No. 7, Series of 2026, an ID is elected to a one-year term and may serve for a total of up to nine […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:26:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, imposes, strict, 9-year, limit, for, independent, directors</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade deficit narrows to 4&#45;year low in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/trade-deficit-narrows-to-4-year-low-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/trade-deficit-narrows-to-4-year-low-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ by Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Deputy Research Head The Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit narrowed to a four-year low in 2025, as exports grew by double-digits and imports picked up, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed the country’s trade deficit fell by 9.5% year on year to $49.17-billion deficit […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:14:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>SEC tightens nine&#45;year cap on independent directors</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-tightens-nine-year-cap-on-independent-directors</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-tightens-nine-year-cap-on-independent-directors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a memorandum circular imposing a firm maximum cumulative nine-year term for independent directors (IDs) of publicly listed companies, effective Feb. 1. Under Memorandum Circular No. 7, Series of 2026, an ID is elected to a one-year term and may serve for a total of up to nine […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:14:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Manila office vacancy seen easing to 19.6% — CBRE</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-office-vacancy-seen-easing-to-196-cbre</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-office-vacancy-seen-easing-to-196-cbre</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE OFFICE vacancy rate in Metro Manila is forecast to ease slightly to 19.6% by yearend, with Ortigas Center standing out due to its steady decline over the past three to four quarters, according to property consultancy CBRE. “There is a slight improvement with the overall vacancy in Metro Manila to about 20.3%, and for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, office, vacancy, seen, easing, 19.6, —, CBRE</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP may complete review of digital bank license applications in 1st quarter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-complete-review-of-digital-bank-license-applications-in-1st-quarter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-complete-review-of-digital-bank-license-applications-in-1st-quarter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may finish its assessment of the three applicants for new digital banking licenses within the first quarter, a top official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, complete, review, digital, bank, license, applications, 1st, quarter</media:keywords>
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<title>Spending slump likely dragged 2025 GDP growth to 4.7%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/spending-slump-likely-dragged-2025-gdp-growth-to-47</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/spending-slump-likely-dragged-2025-gdp-growth-to-47</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SLOW GOVERNMENT spending amid the flood control graft mess may have led the Philippines to miss its growth target for a third straight year in 2025, according to analysts. In a report dated Jan. 23, Nomura Global Markets Research economist for China Harrington Zhang said the fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) likely expanded by 3.8%, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spending, slump, likely, dragged, 2025, GDP, growth, 4.7</media:keywords>
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<title>Deadly Cebu landfill slide exposes gaps in waste oversight</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deadly-cebu-landfill-slide-exposes-gaps-in-waste-oversight</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deadly-cebu-landfill-slide-exposes-gaps-in-waste-oversight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WHEN A WALL of garbage gave way at Cebu City’s Binaliw landfill this month, killing dozens of workers, it revived memories of a disaster the Philippines had pledged never to repeat. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Deadly, Cebu, landfill, slide, exposes, gaps, waste, oversight</media:keywords>
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<title>ADB sees PHL returning to 6% growth by 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-sees-phl-returning-to-6-growth-by-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-sees-phl-returning-to-6-growth-by-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY could return to around 6% growth by 2027 if public and private investments rebound, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for the Philippines Andrew Jeffries.    “I think (the drivers are a) kind of a little of everything, but return to high investment, public and private, I think would be, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADB, sees, PHL, returning, growth, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>PCPI backs FDA move to institutionalize Green Lanes for health establishments, products</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pcpi-backs-fda-move-to-institutionalize-green-lanes-for-health-establishments-products</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pcpi-backs-fda-move-to-institutionalize-green-lanes-for-health-establishments-products</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry (PCPI), which unites Filipino-owned pharmaceutical companies to champion policies that promote innovation, affordability, and self-reliance in medicines, has expressed strong support for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) efforts to institutionalize a “Green Lane” to accelerate regulatory processes for health establishments and products covered under the government’s Strategic Investment […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCPI, backs, FDA, move, institutionalize, Green, Lanes, for, health, establishments, products</media:keywords>
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<title>Second ouster complaint vs Marcos filed</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/second-ouster-complaint-vs-marcos-filed</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/second-ouster-complaint-vs-marcos-filed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was filed at the House of Representatives on Monday. The complainants, composed of activists from opposition political groups, returned to the House after their ouster bid was declined last week by the secretary-general’s office in her absence. They sought to secure House Secretary-General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Second, ouster, complaint, Marcos, filed</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe seals Climate Leadership A&#45; rating in CDP</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-seals-climate-leadership-a-rating-in-cdp</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-seals-climate-leadership-a-rating-in-cdp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Globe has been recognized as a Climate Leader by CDP after earning an A- score for Climate in 2025, marking the company’s entry in leadership ranking under the global environmental disclosure platform. Globe also received a B score for water security in its first year of assessment, reinforcing its environmental action in the  telecommunications industry. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, seals, Climate, Leadership, rating, CDP</media:keywords>
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<title>DENZA sets the stage in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/denza-sets-the-stage-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/denza-sets-the-stage-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dealer recognition marks a key step toward redefining premium new energy mobility Global premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand DENZA reinforced its commitment to the Philippine market with a ceremonial dealer awarding and media briefing on Jan. 22, signaling a decisive step toward the brand’s formal launch and long-term growth in the country. Bringing together […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DENZA, sets, the, stage, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Grab acquires Chinese AI Robotics startup Infermove</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/grab-acquires-chinese-ai-robotics-startup-infermove</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/grab-acquires-chinese-ai-robotics-startup-infermove</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Singapore-based Grab Holdings Ltd. announced the acquisition of Infermove, a Chinese AI robotics company, marking a significant strategic move by the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery giant in the artificial intelligence robotics sector. The acquisition aims to enhance Grab’s automated delivery capabilities for both the “first mile” and “last mile” of logistics operations. Founded in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grab, acquires, Chinese, Robotics, startup, Infermove</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos admin to stick to deficit targets</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-admin-to-stick-to-deficit-targets</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-admin-to-stick-to-deficit-targets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE MARCOS administration will stick to the fiscal deficit targets, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said, while analysts warned this may be more challenging amid expectations of weaker revenue collection. Asked if the government tweaked its deficit ceilings, Mr. Go on Friday told reporters no changes were made to the targets. The government set the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, admin, stick, deficit, targets</media:keywords>
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<title>Vehicle sales drop by 0.8% in 2025, falls short of target</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/vehicle-sales-drop-by-08-in-2025-falls-short-of-target</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/vehicle-sales-drop-by-08-in-2025-falls-short-of-target</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE AUTOMOTIVE SALES can reach 500,000 this year if interest rates improve after sales in 2025 fell short of the industry’s target, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vehicle, sales, drop, 0.8, 2025, falls, short, target</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP uncertain on further easing in the near term</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-uncertain-on-further-easing-in-the-near-term</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-uncertain-on-further-easing-in-the-near-term</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said another rate cut this year is uncertain amid current economic conditions, signaling a looming end to its current easing cycle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, uncertain, further, easing, the, near, term</media:keywords>
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<title>Poll: GDP growth likely slowed in Q4</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-gdp-growth-likely-slowed-in-q4</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-gdp-growth-likely-slowed-in-q4</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing full-year growth below the government’s target amid a corruption scandal, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, GDP, growth, likely, slowed</media:keywords>
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<title>Pit Señor! Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates Sinulog with Coco Martin</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pit-senor-toyota-motor-philippines-celebrates-sinulog-with-coco-martin</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pit-senor-toyota-motor-philippines-celebrates-sinulog-with-coco-martin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toyota Tamaraw Ambassador pays homage to Sinulog Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brought extra excitement to this year’s Sinulog celebration by welcoming Coco Martin to Cebu City during the festival weekend. Through this, TMP highlighted its support for local traditions and its commitment to engaging communities across the Philippines. Festival-goers were treated to a memorable experience, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Review: REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/review-redmi-note-15-pro-5g</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ XIAOMI Corp. last week launched in the Philippines its latest mid-range smartphones, the REDMI Note 15 Series, consisting of five devices with Pro and base models and both 4G and 5G versions, offering a variety of choices to fit different budgets and needs. The brand lent BusinessWorld a unit of one of the three Pro […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PHL women’s healthcare five years behind other SEA countries – expert</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-womens-healthcare-five-years-behind-other-sea-countries-expert</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-womens-healthcare-five-years-behind-other-sea-countries-expert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An expert said on Thursday that women’s healthcare in the Philippines lags five years behind other Southeast Asian countries, raising concerns about accessibility and awareness. “The healthcare industry here, particularly women’s health, has so much potential to be filled and to be so much opportunity for growth and also for development,” Carol Joanna Violago-Olivarez, founder […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, women’s, healthcare, five, years, behind, other, SEA, countries, –, expert</media:keywords>
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<title>Skin Republic: Where great skin became simple</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/skin-republic-where-great-skin-became-simple</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/skin-republic-where-great-skin-became-simple</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Grace had always been that friend — the one whose vanity cabinet looked like a miniature skincare lab. Toners from Japan, serums from Korea, creams from the US — each promising radiant, youthful skin. But one day, standing in front of her mirror, she realized that despite all her knowledge and devotion, something had gone […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Skin, Republic:, Where, great, skin, became, simple</media:keywords>
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<title>Poor student literacy rates seen weighing on PHL economic growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poor-student-literacy-rates-seen-weighing-on-phl-economic-growth</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poor-student-literacy-rates-seen-weighing-on-phl-economic-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter The Philippines may experience an economic slowdown fueled by the low proficiency levels of students, as literacy rates in both local and international assessments decline. “A decline in literacy weakens human capital, lowers workers’ ability to adapt to technology, and limits movement into higher-value jobs,” John Paolo R. Rivera, senior research […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:34:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poor, student, literacy, rates, seen, weighing, PHL, economic, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Gaming sector seen to post modest growth in 2026 — analysts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gaming-sector-seen-to-post-modest-growth-in-2026-analysts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gaming-sector-seen-to-post-modest-growth-in-2026-analysts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ANALYSTS expect the Philippine-listed gaming and casino sector to see modest growth this year, fueled by online gaming expansion and steady mass-market play at physical casinos, though performance is likely to vary across operators due to regulatory challenges, rising costs, and uneven market conditions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:12:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gaming, sector, seen, post, modest, growth, 2026, —, analysts</media:keywords>
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<title>InstaPay, PESONet transfers reach P24.7 trillion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/instapay-pesonet-transfers-reach-p247-trillion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/instapay-pesonet-transfers-reach-p247-trillion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DIGITAL PAYMENTS in the Philippines continued to grow in 2025 as transfers made through InstaPay and PESONet amounted to P24.745 trillion last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:39 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>InstaPay, PESONet, transfers, reach, P24.7, trillion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Rice millers committed to higher farmgate prices for palay — DA</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rice-millers-committed-to-higher-farmgate-prices-for-palay-da</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rice-millers-committed-to-higher-farmgate-prices-for-palay-da</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RICE MILLERS have committed to raising their buying prices for both wet and dry palay (unmilled rice), while importers agreed to an initial shipment of 300,000 metric tons (MT) to arrive by the end of February, ahead of the peak harvest season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:39 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rice, millers, committed, higher, farmgate, prices, for, palay, —</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines falling short of its RE targets, says S&amp;amp;P Global</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-falling-short-of-its-re-targets-says-sp-global</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-falling-short-of-its-re-targets-says-sp-global</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES may not be able to hit its renewable energy (RE) targets on time due to grid constraints and challenges in securing permits, according to S&amp;P Global. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:39 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, falling, short, its, targets, says, S&amp;P, Global</media:keywords>
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<title>BIR to resume issuance of LoAs within Q1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bir-to-resume-issuance-of-loas-within-q1</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) may resume the issuance of letters of authority (LoA) within the first quarter, as the agency seeks to boost revenue collection. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said tax audits should be resumed as the BIR seeks to meet its revised P3.431-trillion revenue target this year. “We need to resume […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:39 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BIR, resume, issuance, LoAs, within</media:keywords>
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<title>New Google Gemini update enables beginners to create software</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/new-google-gemini-update-enables-beginners-to-create-software</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/new-google-gemini-update-enables-beginners-to-create-software</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Multinational technology firm Google announced on Thursday a major update to its artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, where users even beginners, can begin developing software through the new Google AI Studio. ​In a statement, the tech company said that through Google AI Studio, powered by Gemini 3, software development is now heading into an era […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:39 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Google, Gemini, update, enables, beginners, create, software</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold CinePanalo and FDCP partner to open global opportunities for Filipino filmmakers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/puregold-cinepanalo-and-fdcp-partner-to-open-global-opportunities-for-filipino-filmmakers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/puregold-cinepanalo-and-fdcp-partner-to-open-global-opportunities-for-filipino-filmmakers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prestigious Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, now in its third year, has become a platform that opens meaningful opportunities for Filipino filmmakers. This year, the festival takes a significant step forward through a partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) — a union that provides greater visibility, international screening opportunities, and new […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:16:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold, CinePanalo, and, FDCP, partner, open, global, opportunities, for, Filipino, filmmakers</media:keywords>
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<title>MacroAsia unit cleared to develop Palawan nickel project</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/macroasia-unit-cleared-to-develop-palawan-nickel-project</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/macroasia-unit-cleared-to-develop-palawan-nickel-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MACROASIA CORP.’S wholly owned subsidiary MacroAsia Mining Corp. (MMC) can now proceed with the development and operation of its Infanta Nickel Project in Brooke’s Point, Palawan, following regulatory clearance from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:40 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MacroAsia, unit, cleared, develop, Palawan, nickel, project</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump’s remittance tax pushes Filipino workers toward digital transfers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/trumps-remittance-tax-pushes-filipino-workers-toward-digital-transfers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/trumps-remittance-tax-pushes-filipino-workers-toward-digital-transfers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NERISSA ENRIQUEZ, 55, used to squeeze in a stop at a remittance shop near her Florida hospital after long nursing shifts, wiring small amounts several times a month to relatives in the Philippines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:40 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, remittance, tax, pushes, Filipino, workers, toward, digital, transfers</media:keywords>
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<title>CPBRD says slashing VAT rate to 10% is ‘advisable’ despite revenue loss concerns</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cpbrd-says-slashing-vat-rate-to-10-is-advisable-despite-revenue-loss-concerns</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/cpbrd-says-slashing-vat-rate-to-10-is-advisable-despite-revenue-loss-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOWERING the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% from 12% is fiscally viable despite projected revenue losses, a congressional think tank said, adding that the reduction is even “advisable” despite opposition from the Finance department. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:40 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CPBRD, says, slashing, VAT, rate, 10, ‘advisable’, despite, revenue, loss, concerns</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine economy likely to expand by 5.3% in 2026 — AMRO</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-economy-likely-to-expand-by-53-in-2026-amro</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-economy-likely-to-expand-by-53-in-2026-amro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine economy is likely to grow by 5.3% this year, driven by robust domestic demand, although private investment risks persist amid the graft scandal, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:40 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, economy, likely, expand, 5.3, 2026, —, AMRO</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t raises $2.75B from dollar bonds</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-raises-275b-from-dollar-bonds</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government has raised $2.75 billion (about P163 billion) worth of dollar bonds, as it returned to the international capital markets for the first time in a year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:40 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, raises, 2.75B, from, dollar, bonds</media:keywords>
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<title>ACEN to invest P60B in PHL solar, wind, and battery projects</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-to-invest-p60b-in-phl-solar-wind-and-battery-projects</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-to-invest-p60b-in-phl-solar-wind-and-battery-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RENEWABLE ENERGY developer ACEN Corp. is expected to allocate the bulk of its P80-billion capital expenditure (capex) this year to the development of its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, ACEN President and Chief Executive Officer Eric T. Francia said the budget will finance solar, wind, and battery storage […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACEN, invest, P60B, PHL, solar, wind, and, battery, projects</media:keywords>
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<title>Maybank sees Philippine economy growing below target until 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/maybank-sees-philippine-economy-growing-below-target-until-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/maybank-sees-philippine-economy-growing-below-target-until-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC growth may continue to undershoot the government’s targets until next year as the lingering effects of the flood control corruption scandal will likely derail recovery, Maybank Investment Banking Group said. Maybank economist Azril Rosli said the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) may have grown by 4.8% in 2025, before picking up slightly to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maybank, sees, Philippine, economy, growing, below, target, until, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>Empowering content creators, supporting livelihoods at Nestlé Professional’s first&#45;ever TikTok affiliates event</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-first-ever-tiktok-affiliates-event</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-first-ever-tiktok-affiliates-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Social commerce has changed the landscape of discovering and purchasing products online. Through live selling and affiliate content creators on social media platforms like TikTok, buying an item is now as easy as scrolling on your feed, clicking the yellow basket and proceeding to checkout. This streamlined process is what brands are leveraging to keep […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:04:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Empowering, content, creators, supporting, livelihoods, Nestlé, Professional’s, first-ever, TikTok, affiliates, event</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine agriculture output likely increased in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-agriculture-output-likely-increased-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-agriculture-output-likely-increased-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ agricultural production is estimated to have grown modestly in 2025 as gains in poultry and crop output likely offset the decline in livestock and fisheries, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:32 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, agriculture, output, likely, increased, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines looks to raise $1.5B via triple&#45;tranche dollar bonds</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-triple-tranche-dollar-bonds</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-triple-tranche-dollar-bonds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is seeking to raise at least $1.5 billion from its triple-tranche offering of dollar-denominated notes, marking the Marcos administration’s fourth offshore bond issuance and its first in a year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:32 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, looks, raise, 1.5B, via, triple-tranche, dollar, bonds</media:keywords>
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<title>Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office, says Oxfam report</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/billionaires-4000-times-more-likely-to-hold-political-office-says-oxfam-report</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/billionaires-4000-times-more-likely-to-hold-political-office-says-oxfam-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billionaires, whose wealth saw record growth in 2025, are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary citizens, according to a global Oxfam report released Tuesday, coinciding with the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In the report titled “Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power,” Oxfam said that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:32 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Billionaires, 4, 000, times, more, likely, hold, political, office, says, Oxfam, report</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC studies lifting moratorium on new online lending platforms</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-studies-lifting-moratorium-on-new-online-lending-platforms</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-studies-lifting-moratorium-on-new-online-lending-platforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is studying a possible lifting of the moratorium on the registration of new online lending platforms. “The moratorium is already long — it’s already long, so I said it’s about time to study [whether] to lift it,” SEC Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim told reporters on the sidelines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:32 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, studies, lifting, moratorium, new, online, lending, platforms</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO sells majority stake in Dominion Holdings</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bdo-sells-majority-stake-in-dominion-holdings</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bdo-sells-majority-stake-in-dominion-holdings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc. is selling its majority stake in its investment holding company Dominion Holdings, Inc. (DHI). The bank on Monday (Jan. 19) signed a share purchase agreement with Monte Sur Equity Holdings, Inc. to sell 1,513,732,718 or 70% of its shares in the investment holding company at P1.68 per share or about P2.54 billion, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:12:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, sells, majority, stake, Dominion, Holdings</media:keywords>
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<title>Stricter checks needed as 163 RE contracts terminated — analysts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/stricter-checks-needed-as-163-re-contracts-terminated-analysts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/stricter-checks-needed-as-163-re-contracts-terminated-analysts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT should enforce rigorous screening of energy players seeking to invest in the country’s renewable energy (RE) market to ensure project delivery, analysts said, following the mass cancellation of several contracts that failed to meet development timelines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stricter, checks, needed, 163, contracts, terminated, —, analysts</media:keywords>
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<title>President Marcos Jr. witnesses Globe and Starlink partnership launch for universal connectivity</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/president-marcos-jr-witnesses-globe-and-starlink-partnership-launch-for-universal-connectivity</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/president-marcos-jr-witnesses-globe-and-starlink-partnership-launch-for-universal-connectivity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Globe Telecom, the number one mobile network operator in the Philippines, is the first to market Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the country and Southeast Asia, and the second in Asia. Starting this year, the historic breakthrough service will allow Filipinos with standard LTE mobile phones to access mobile services such as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>President, Marcos, Jr., witnesses, Globe, and, Starlink, partnership, launch, for, universal, connectivity</media:keywords>
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<title>Foreign debt service bill falls nearly 23% at end&#45;October</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/foreign-debt-service-bill-falls-nearly-23-at-end-october</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/foreign-debt-service-bill-falls-nearly-23-at-end-october</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ debt service on foreign loans went down by about 23% year on year at end-October as principal and interest payments fell, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Foreign, debt, service, bill, falls, nearly, 23, end-October</media:keywords>
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<title>IMF sees slower Philippine growth amid graft scandal, global shocks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-sees-slower-philippine-growth-amid-graft-scandal-global-shocks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-sees-slower-philippine-growth-amid-graft-scandal-global-shocks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may expand slower until next year as global uncertainties and the local corruption controversy continue to drag growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.    In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) released on Monday, the IMF said it expects Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 5.6% this year, within […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF, sees, slower, Philippine, growth, amid, graft, scandal, global, shocks</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines discovers ‘significant’ natural gas reserve at Malampaya East&#45;1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-discovers-significant-natural-gas-reserve-at-malampaya-east-1</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-discovers-significant-natural-gas-reserve-at-malampaya-east-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES has made its first major natural gas discovery in more than a decade, a development that could strengthen domestic energy supply and support rising power demand, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, discovers, ‘significant’, natural, gas, reserve, Malampaya, East-1</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ BoP position swings to deficit in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-bop-position-swings-to-deficit-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-bop-position-swings-to-deficit-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit in 2025 settled below the central bank’s full-year forecast despite posting a wider deficit in December. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that the country’s BoP position swung to a $5.661-billion deficit, a reversal from the $609-million surplus seen in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, BoP, position, swings, deficit, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Hotel101 Global to develop 766&#45;room Melbourne condotel</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/hotel101-global-to-develop-766-room-melbourne-condotel</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/hotel101-global-to-develop-766-room-melbourne-condotel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOTEL101 Global Holdings Corp., the Nasdaq-listed hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corp., said it will develop a 766-room condotel project in Melbourne, Australia, which is expected to be completed by 2029. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the project is projected to generate about A$323.6 million (P12.6 billion) in total sales revenue once fully […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hotel101, Global, develop, 766-room, Melbourne, condotel</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos announces Malampaya gas discovery</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-announces-malampaya-gas-discovery</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-announces-malampaya-gas-discovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has made its first major natural gas discovery in more than a decade, a development that could strengthen domestic energy supply and support rising power demand, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Monday. The reservoir, called Malampaya East-1, lies about 5 kilometers east of the existing Malampaya gas field off Palawan province […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:04:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, announces, Malampaya, gas, discovery</media:keywords>
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<title>Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Chimichurri makes a comeback with a fresh focus on nutrition</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/kenny-rogers-roasters-chimichurri-makes-a-comeback-with-a-fresh-focus-on-nutrition</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/kenny-rogers-roasters-chimichurri-makes-a-comeback-with-a-fresh-focus-on-nutrition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kenny Rogers Roasters announces the return of its signature Chimichurri line, a long-time guest favorite known for its bold and vibrant profile. This year’s comeback introduces a clearer nutrition story, supported by newly verified nutrition data. What began as a limited-time offering has since evolved into one of Kenny Rogers Roasters’ most recognizable dining icons. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:34 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kenny, Rogers, Roasters’, Chimichurri, makes, comeback, with, fresh, focus, nutrition</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines accelerates push to light up rural homes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-accelerates-push-to-light-up-rural-homes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-accelerates-push-to-light-up-rural-homes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OVER A MILLION households in the Philippines remain without electricity, a gap the government aims to close within the next three years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:34 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, accelerates, push, light, rural, homes</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP’s ‘nonchalance’ amid peso slump still reasonable</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsps-nonchalance-amid-peso-slump-still-reasonable</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsps-nonchalance-amid-peso-slump-still-reasonable</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) minimal intervention in the foreign exchange market is deemed reasonable as the peso’s recent swings remain manageable despite successively hitting record lows in the past weeks, analysts said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:34 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP’s, ‘nonchalance’, amid, peso, slump, still, reasonable</media:keywords>
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<title>Business groups say execution of reforms key to regaining investor trust</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/business-groups-say-execution-of-reforms-key-to-regaining-investor-trust</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/business-groups-say-execution-of-reforms-key-to-regaining-investor-trust</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE BUSINESS groups view the government’s pledge of “big bold reforms” as a credible step to rebuilding investor confidence but warn the real impact will depend on swift and decisive implementation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:34 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, groups, say, execution, reforms, key, regaining, investor, trust</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine banks’ NPL ratio eases in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-npl-ratio-eases-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-npl-ratio-eases-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE BANKING system’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio eased at end-November, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:34 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, banks’, NPL, ratio, eases, November</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd reports substantial gains after pilot run of reading program</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-reports-substantial-gains-after-pilot-run-of-reading-program</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-reports-substantial-gains-after-pilot-run-of-reading-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Friday a ‘substantial’ literacy improvement among learners in Zamboanga Peninsula, following the pilot implementation of the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program (BBMP). “The lesson here clearly shows that when you focus on a child, give them time, and provide the right support, they learn,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:44:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, reports, substantial, gains, after, pilot, run, reading, program</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe brings Starlink direct&#45;to&#45;cell technology in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-brings-starlink-direct-to-cell-technology-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-brings-starlink-direct-to-cell-technology-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. has partnered with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring its direct-to-cell satellite services in the Philippines, making the country the first in Southeast Asia to offer the technology. “By leveraging Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites, we will bridge coverage gaps in what we called geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, enabling Filipinos to access […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, brings, Starlink, direct-to-cell, technology, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines unveils ‘big bold reforms’ to shore up investor confidence</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-unveils-big-bold-reforms-to-shore-up-investor-confidence</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-unveils-big-bold-reforms-to-shore-up-investor-confidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine government on Friday pledged “big bold reforms” that are aimed at restoring investor trust as it tries to contain the economic fallout from a widening corruption scandal. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the economic team unveiled reforms before the largest names and groups in the private […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, unveils, ‘big, bold, reforms’, shore, investor, confidence</media:keywords>
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<title>PHIVOLCS warns of possible Kanlaon lahars amid Storm Ada</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phivolcs-warns-of-possible-kanlaon-lahars-amid-storm-ada</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phivolcs-warns-of-possible-kanlaon-lahars-amid-storm-ada</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island are advised to prepare for possible lahars due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Nokaen, locally named Ada, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In an 11:00 a.m. advisory, PHIVOLCS said the forecasted rains from Ada may trigger lahars and muddy run-off in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHIVOLCS, warns, possible, Kanlaon, lahars, amid, Storm, Ada</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL orders Grok AI ban</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-orders-grok-ai-ban</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-orders-grok-ai-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has ordered the ban of Grok, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by X.AI Corp. (xAI), owned by Elon Musk over deepfake and growing threats involving women and minors. This came after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) through its Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) ordered the National Telecommunications […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, orders, Grok, ban</media:keywords>
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<title>Wholesale price growth of NCR building materials steady in December</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/wholesale-price-growth-of-ncr-building-materials-steady-in-december</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/wholesale-price-growth-of-ncr-building-materials-steady-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Price growth of bulk construction materials in the National Capital Region (NCR) steadied in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. Data from the PSA showed the construction materials wholesale price index (CMWPI) in NCR went up by 0.8% year on year in December, matching the pace in November. However, it was higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wholesale, price, growth, NCR, building, materials, steady, December</media:keywords>
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<title>UAE&#45;based G42 eyes up to $500&#45;M investment in PHL data center — DICT</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/uae-based-g42-eyes-up-to-500-m-investment-in-phl-data-center-dict</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/uae-based-g42-eyes-up-to-500-m-investment-in-phl-data-center-dict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES is attracting renewed interest from global data center operators, with Abu Dhabi-based technology firm Group 42 Holding Ltd. (G42) planning to invest as much as $500 million (around P29.6 billion) in a new facility. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel R. Aguda said G42, which expressed interest toward the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UAE-based, G42, eyes, 500-M, investment, PHL, data, center, —, DICT</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t partnerships with private sector seen to boost transparency in public works projects</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-partnerships-with-private-sector-seen-to-boost-transparency-in-public-works-projects</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-partnerships-with-private-sector-seen-to-boost-transparency-in-public-works-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TAPPING PRIVATE and development partners for state infrastructure projects may help improve efficiency and transparency as the Philippine government continues to deal with the economic fallout from a corruption scandal linked to public works. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, partnerships, with, private, sector, seen, boost, transparency, public, works, projects</media:keywords>
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<title>Job shortage tops worries of Philippine business leaders — WEF</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/job-shortage-tops-worries-of-philippine-business-leaders-wef</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/job-shortage-tops-worries-of-philippine-business-leaders-wef</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A SHORTAGE of jobs is emerging as the biggest worry for Philippine business leaders, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a sign that economic growth risks falling short of what’s needed to absorb workers over the next two years. Philippine executives ranked weak public services and social protection as their second concern in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Job, shortage, tops, worries, Philippine, business, leaders, —, WEF</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines risks slowdown this year as election spending effect wanes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-risks-slowdown-this-year-as-election-spending-effect-wanes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-risks-slowdown-this-year-as-election-spending-effect-wanes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES risks losing economic momentum in 2026 unless reforms are carried out to extend the lift from election-related spending last year, according to a state think tank. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, risks, slowdown, this, year, election, spending, effect, wanes</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine remittances slip to six&#45;month low in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-remittances-slip-to-six-month-low-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-remittances-slip-to-six-month-low-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFW) fell to its lowest level in six months in November, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, remittances, slip, six-month, low, November</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropical Depression Ada maintains strength; Storm Signal No. 1 up in a dozen areas</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tropical-depression-ada-maintains-strength-storm-signal-no-1-up-in-a-dozen-areas</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tropical-depression-ada-maintains-strength-storm-signal-no-1-up-in-a-dozen-areas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Depression Ada has maintained its strength as it moves near Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday. Storm Signal No. 1 has been raised over a dozen areas. Ada continues to pack maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of up to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:48:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropical, Depression, Ada, maintains, strength, Storm, Signal, No., dozen, areas</media:keywords>
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<title>Free kidney testing aims to curb rising CKD cases</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/free-kidney-testing-aims-to-curb-rising-ckd-cases</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/free-kidney-testing-aims-to-curb-rising-ckd-cases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Local drugstore chain Mercury Drug Corp., in partnership with AstraZeneca and Diabetes Philippines, said on Wednesday that it aims to delay the “end cases” of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) by offering early detection through free Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) screening. “Our goal is to be able to find out who among these patients or Filipinos […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:24:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Free, kidney, testing, aims, curb, rising, CKD, cases</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos expects surge in large&#45;scale data center investments after UAE talks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-expects-surge-in-large-scale-data-center-investments-after-uae-talks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-expects-surge-in-large-scale-data-center-investments-after-uae-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. expects interest in large-scale data center investments to accelerate following his discussions with executives of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based DAMAC Digital, which is looking to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital infrastructure market. DAMAC Digital is studying plans to build what could become the Philippines’ largest data center […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, expects, surge, large-scale, data, center, investments, after, UAE, talks</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine banks’ loan growth steadies in Nov.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-loan-growth-steadies-in-nov</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-banks-loan-growth-steadies-in-nov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE BANKS’ loan growth held steady in November, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks, net of reverse repurchase agreements, grew by 10.3% year on year to P13.988 trillion in November from P12.676 trillion in the same month in 2024. November’s growth rate matched the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, banks’, loan, growth, steadies, Nov.</media:keywords>
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<title>Tame Philippine inflation leaves room for BSP easing this year — HSBC</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tame-philippine-inflation-leaves-room-for-bsp-easing-this-year-hsbc</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tame-philippine-inflation-leaves-room-for-bsp-easing-this-year-hsbc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION may remain subdued over the next two years amid softer global commodity prices, allowing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to ease further, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) Private Bank said.  In its 2026 outlook on the Philippine economy and market, HSBC said headline inflation will likely pick up to 2.4% this […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tame, Philippine, inflation, leaves, room, for, BSP, easing, this, year, —, HSBC</media:keywords>
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<title>World Bank projects Philippine growth above 5% until 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/world-bank-projects-philippine-growth-above-5-until-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/world-bank-projects-philippine-growth-above-5-until-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is projected to grow above 5% this year and in 2027, although governance concerns remain, the World Bank said. The multilateral lender kept its growth forecast for the country until 2027, unchanged from its December projection. In its bi-annual Global Economic Prospects report, the bank said the Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>World, Bank, projects, Philippine, growth, above, until, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso slides to record low P59.44:$1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-slides-to-record-low-p59441</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-slides-to-record-low-p59441</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE PESO slid to a record low of P59.44 a dollar at Wednesday’s close, failing to sustain support seen late last year due to renewed demand for the greenback amid heightened geopolitical tensions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, slides, record, low, P59.44:1</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines likely to be East Asia and Pacific region’s third fastest&#45;growing economy until 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-likely-to-be-east-asia-and-pacific-regions-third-fastest-growing-economy-until-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-likely-to-be-east-asia-and-pacific-regions-third-fastest-growing-economy-until-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines is projected to be the third fastest-growing economy in the East Asia and Pacific region this year and in 2027, according to the World Bank. The multilateral lender kept its growth forecast for the country until 2027, unchanged from its December projection. In its bi-annual Global Economic Prospects report, the multilateral lender said the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:32:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, likely, East, Asia, and, Pacific, region’s, third, fastest-growing, economy, until, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold CinePanalo’s Tigkiliwi joins prestigious Fantasporto 2026 in Portugal</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/puregold-cinepanalos-tigkiliwi-joins-prestigious-fantasporto-2026-in-portugal</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/puregold-cinepanalos-tigkiliwi-joins-prestigious-fantasporto-2026-in-portugal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tara Illenberger’s Tigkiliwi (Longsided), a Puregold CinePanalo creation, scores another milestone for Filipino filmmaking with a prized spot in the Official Competitive Director’s Week of the 46th Porto International Film Festival, known worldwide as Fantasporto 2026. A chilling yet poignant tale, Tigkiliwi follows young siblings Lala and Marlin, orphaned and left to navigate the world alone, as they find unexpected refuge with an elderly […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:32:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold, CinePanalo’s, Tigkiliwi, joins, prestigious, Fantasporto, 2026, Portugal</media:keywords>
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<title>Listed airlines seen posting mixed results in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/listed-airlines-seen-posting-mixed-results-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/listed-airlines-seen-posting-mixed-results-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LISTED Philippine airline companies are likely to show uneven performance in 2026, buoyed by resilient travel demand and fleet expansion, but constrained by high costs and external risks, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Listed, airlines, seen, posting, mixed, results, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Solar Philippines faces P24&#45;B penalties over terminated RE contracts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/solar-philippines-faces-p24-b-penalties-over-terminated-re-contracts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/solar-philippines-faces-p24-b-penalties-over-terminated-re-contracts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SOLAR PHILIPPINES Power Project Holdings, Inc. is facing P24 billion in fines for its failure to deliver nearly 12,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) over the last two years, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). “Out of the 17,904 MW of terminated contracts for 2025 and 2024… Solar Philippines would be 11,427 MW. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Solar, Philippines, faces, P24-B, penalties, over, terminated, contracts</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines targets 4.3% of GDP for infrastructure spending this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-targets-43-of-gdp-for-infrastructure-spending-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-targets-43-of-gdp-for-infrastructure-spending-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) cut its infrastructure spending target to 4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year from 5.1% previously, as a corruption scandal weighed on government spending and economic growth last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, targets, 4.3, GDP, for, infrastructure, spending, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines inks FTA with UAE</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-inks-fta-with-uae</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-inks-fta-with-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Tuesday a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) which is expected to boost Philippine exports to the Gulf state by more than 9.13%, expand market access, and create new opportunities for Filipino professionals and businesses. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, inks, FTA, with, UAE</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd expands anti&#45;bullying, mental health programs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-expands-anti-bullying-mental-health-programs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-expands-anti-bullying-mental-health-programs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that it aims to expand its school-based mental health and anti-bullying program by involving parents in strengthening learners’ well-being and protection. “As a parent myself, I know how heavy the responsibility of caring for and guiding a child can be,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:23:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, expands, anti-bullying, mental, health, programs</media:keywords>
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<title>Megaworld earmarks P8B for Negros township</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/megaworld-earmarks-p8b-for-negros-township</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/megaworld-earmarks-p8b-for-negros-township</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. has allocated P8 billion to develop a 97-hectare (ha) township in Negros Occidental, banking on continued growth in the Visayas. The project, called The Sugartown, is the company’s 37th township in the Philippines and its seventh estate in the Visayas, Megaworld said in a stock exchange disclosure on Monday. The […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:07:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Megaworld, earmarks, P8B, for, Negros, township</media:keywords>
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<title>Telco landscape to see major shifts, investment growth — analysts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/telco-landscape-to-see-major-shifts-investment-growth-analysts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/telco-landscape-to-see-major-shifts-investment-growth-analysts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE telecommunications companies (telcos) are preparing for major shifts in the telco landscape, including margin pressure and evolving business strategies, as the Konektadong Pinoy Act reshapes competition, according to analysts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:07:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Telco, landscape, see, major, shifts, investment, growth, —, analysts</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Tiis ganda no more?’ Filipinos’ digital patience may wane over time</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tiis-ganda-no-more-filipinos-digital-patience-may-wane-over-time</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tiis-ganda-no-more-filipinos-digital-patience-may-wane-over-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FILIPINOS have the second-highest level of digital patience among seven Asia-Pacific countries, but this could shorten over time as more brands compete in the digital space, according to a US-based customer engagement platform Twilio. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Tiis, ganda, more’, Filipinos’, digital, patience, may, wane, over, time</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco rates go down in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-rates-go-down-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-rates-go-down-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OVER EIGHT MILLION customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see lower electricity bills this month as the power distributor announced a rate cut on Monday. The overall electricity rate declined by P0.1637 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P12.9508 per kWh in January from P13.1145 per kWh in December, the company said in a statement. Residential […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, rates, down, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Wage hike for domestic workers eyed</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/wage-hike-for-domestic-workers-eyed</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/wage-hike-for-domestic-workers-eyed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE WAGE regulators opened talks on a possible increase in the minimum pay for domestic workers in Metro Manila, a move that could raise household costs for millions of families even as authorities grapple with weak compliance and uneven ability to pay. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wage, hike, for, domestic, workers, eyed</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine FDI net inflows plunge nearly 40% in October</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-fdi-net-inflows-plunge-nearly-40-in-october</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-fdi-net-inflows-plunge-nearly-40-in-october</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines plunged nearly 40% year on year in October, as foreigners’ net investments in debt instruments slumped. Based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data, FDI net inflows declined by 39.8% to $642 million in October from $1.067 billion in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, FDI, net, inflows, plunge, nearly, 40, October</media:keywords>
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<title>Chito Sobrepeña, public servant and former Metrobank Foundation head, dies at 72</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/chito-sobrepena-public-servant-and-former-metrobank-foundation-head-dies-at-72</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/chito-sobrepena-public-servant-and-former-metrobank-foundation-head-dies-at-72</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ANICETO “Chito” M. Sobrepeña, a former Cabinet Secretary who was also a long-time president of Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of Metropolitan Bank &amp; Trust Co., has died at the age of 72. Mr. Sobrepeña was a civic leader and public servant who held various government posts before he moved to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chito, Sobrepeña, public, servant, and, former, Metrobank, Foundation, head, dies</media:keywords>
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<title>DPWH to start Maharlika, C5 rehab this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-to-start-maharlika-c5-rehab-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-to-start-maharlika-c5-rehab-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it targets to start the P16‑billion rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway this year, part of its broader infrastructure upgrade program for 2026. “For this year, we will start the construction and completion of the Maharlika Highway. There will be massive rehabilitation starting this year,” Public Works […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:39:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, start, Maharlika, rehab, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Mayon Volcano logs 133 rockfalls, 30 pyroclastic density currents, says PHIVOLCS</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mayon-volcano-logs-133-rockfalls-30-pyroclastic-density-currents-says-phivolcs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mayon-volcano-logs-133-rockfalls-30-pyroclastic-density-currents-says-phivolcs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 133 rockfall events and 30 pyroclastic density currents (PDC), locally known as “uson,” were recorded at Mayon Volcano in Albay over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported on Monday. Lava dome formation and lava flow effusion were also observed during the same monitoring period, PHIVOLCS […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:39:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mayon, Volcano, logs, 133, rockfalls, pyroclastic, density, currents, says, PHIVOLCS</media:keywords>
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<title>Accelerating Asia’s Cohort 12 to showcase South and Southeast Asian startups in Singapore</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/accelerating-asias-cohort-12-to-showcase-south-and-southeast-asian-startups-in-singapore</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/accelerating-asias-cohort-12-to-showcase-south-and-southeast-asian-startups-in-singapore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Accelerating Asia Ventures will hold the Demo Day for its 12th startup cohort in Singapore on Jan. 15, bringing together early-stage companies from South and Southeast Asia and a group of regional and international investors. The in-person event will mark the culmination of the cohort’s accelerator program, following a final week of activities that include master classes, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Accelerating, Asia’s, Cohort, showcase, South, and, Southeast, Asian, startups, Singapore</media:keywords>
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<title>Relaxing foreign currency deposits secrecy may boost investor confidence, analysts say</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/relaxing-foreign-currency-deposits-secrecy-may-boost-investor-confidence-analysts-say</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/relaxing-foreign-currency-deposits-secrecy-may-boost-investor-confidence-analysts-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALLOWING authorities to scrutinize foreign currency deposits when investigating illegal financial transactions is a “welcome move” and could help the Philippines attract more investments if implemented properly, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Relaxing, foreign, currency, deposits, secrecy, may, boost, investor, confidence, analysts, say</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine remittances seen to keep momentum despite new US tax</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-remittances-seen-to-keep-momentum-despite-new-us-tax</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-remittances-seen-to-keep-momentum-despite-new-us-tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OVERSEAS Filipino workers’ (OFW) remittances are expected to remain stable this year despite the United States’ move to charge a 1% tax on cash transfers to foreign countries, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, remittances, seen, keep, momentum, despite, new, tax</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP easing may continue as weak growth drags</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-easing-may-continue-as-weak-growth-drags</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-easing-may-continue-as-weak-growth-drags</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may further ease this year as the corruption scandal may continue to dampen government spending and economic growth, Nomura Global Markets Research said. In a report dated Jan. 9, Nomura Chief ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Economist Euben Paracuelles and Macroeconomic Research Analyst Yiru Chen said the BSP […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PSE chief eyes four IPOs this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pse-chief-eyes-four-ipos-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pse-chief-eyes-four-ipos-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is setting a modest target of about four initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, underscoring the cautious pipeline for equity fundraising after listings fell short of expectations last year. “We only targeted four (IPOs) for this year,” PSE President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon told reporters on Friday. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSE, chief, eyes, four, IPOs, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd targets AI literacy, training for 1.5 million Filipinos in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-targets-ai-literacy-training-for-15-million-filipinos-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-targets-ai-literacy-training-for-15-million-filipinos-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that 1.5 million learners, teachers, and parents will benefit from its newly launched artificial intelligence (AI) program this year, which aims to educate and train Filipinos on the emerging technology. “Right now, only 1.5 million are affected,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara told reporters in an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:23:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, targets, literacy, training, for, 1.5, million, Filipinos, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Classroom observation policies under review, says DepEd</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/classroom-observation-policies-under-review-says-deped</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/classroom-observation-policies-under-review-says-deped</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that it is currently reviewing classroom observation policies, following the death of a public school teacher during the scheduled evaluation process. “We’re ordering a review of the policy. Actually, that’s under review because that’s the complaint of the teachers that sometimes the environment has too much pressure,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:23:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Classroom, observation, policies, under, review, says, DepEd</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold’s ‘Pusong Panalo’ brightens students’ path in remote Rizal village</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/puregolds-pusong-panalo-brightens-students-path-in-remote-rizal-village</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/puregolds-pusong-panalo-brightens-students-path-in-remote-rizal-village</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an upland village in Tanay, Rizal, children would trek for up to one hour before sunrise just to make it to class. Many from poor and indigenous families, these students have no choice but to walk just to get an education. To help make their daily trek safer and their school days brighter, leading […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold’s, ‘Pusong, Panalo’, brightens, students’, path, remote, Rizal, village</media:keywords>
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<title>Higher power rates, weak peso may stoke inflation this year: BSP</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/higher-power-rates-weak-peso-may-stoke-inflation-this-year-bsp</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/higher-power-rates-weak-peso-may-stoke-inflation-this-year-bsp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HIGHER electricity costs, base effects, and a weakening peso could push Philippine inflation back within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 2%-4% target band this year. “Inflation is projected to settle within the target range in 2026 and 2027 after a subdued inflation environment in 2025,” the BSP said in its Monetary Policy Report for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Higher, power, rates, weak, peso, may, stoke, inflation, this, year:, BSP</media:keywords>
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<title>99% of firms report attacks targeting AI apps, services; agentic&#45;first platform urged, report shows</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/99-of-firms-report-attacks-targeting-ai-apps-services-agentic-first-platform-urged-report-shows</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/99-of-firms-report-attacks-targeting-ai-apps-services-agentic-first-platform-urged-report-shows</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly all organizations or 99% reported at least one attack on their artificial intelligence (AI) applications and services last year amid the rapid adoption of enterprise AI, according to the State of Cloud Security Report 2025. The report urges the adoption of an “agentic-first” solution to stay ahead of these escalating threats. ​The study is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>99, firms, report, attacks, targeting, apps, services, agentic-first, platform, urged, report, shows</media:keywords>
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<title>DILG warns of petty criminals, thieves during Traslación 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dilg-warns-of-petty-criminals-thieves-during-traslacion-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dilg-warns-of-petty-criminals-thieves-during-traslacion-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Devotees participating in the ongoing procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila, called the Traslación, were reminded to be wary of pickpockets and thieves taking advantage of the event, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Friday. In an official statement, the DILG said it received early reports of pickpocketing incidents […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DILG, warns, petty, criminals, thieves, during, Traslación, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Stage Post elevates audio craft and excellence in Filipino cinema through Puregold CinePanalo 2026 partnership</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/stage-post-elevates-audio-craft-and-excellence-in-filipino-cinema-through-puregold-cinepanalo-2026-partnership</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/stage-post-elevates-audio-craft-and-excellence-in-filipino-cinema-through-puregold-cinepanalo-2026-partnership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Puregold CinePanalo continues to endeavor producing world-class Filipino films in its third run, the film festival announced its collaboration with audio post house Stage Post Audio and Music Productions, Inc., to help bring a unified approach to the audio quality of this year’s entries, aligning them with professional practices observed in the international scene. Through this […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stage, Post, elevates, audio, craft, and, excellence, Filipino, cinema, through, Puregold, CinePanalo, 2026, partnership</media:keywords>
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<title>AweSM Cebu 2026 brings Sinulog spectacle to the max across SM Malls</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/awesm-cebu-2026-brings-sinulog-spectacle-to-the-max-across-sm-malls</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/awesm-cebu-2026-brings-sinulog-spectacle-to-the-max-across-sm-malls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sinulog season kicks into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 takes over SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall, delivering curated experiences that grow in energy, scale, and excitement as the festivities unfold. Designed for families, foodies, creatives, and fans, the three malls’ celebrations transform everyday mall moments into a city-wide Sinulog gala. At SM City Cebu, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AweSM, Cebu, 2026, brings, Sinulog, spectacle, the, max, across, Malls</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine economy may see faster growth in 2026, 2027 – UN</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-economy-may-see-faster-growth-in-2026-2027-un</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-economy-may-see-faster-growth-in-2026-2027-un</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine economy may expand at a faster pace this year and in 2027, supported by household consumption and softer inflation, the United Nations (UN) said, as the country rebounds from a corruption scandal. In its latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report, the UN projected the Philippine gross […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, economy, may, see, faster, growth, 2026, 2027, –</media:keywords>
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<title>1 killed, 38 missing in Cebu City landfill collapse</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/1-killed-38-missing-in-cebu-city-landfill-collapse</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/1-killed-38-missing-in-cebu-city-landfill-collapse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least one employee was reported killed while 38 others remain missing after a landslide struck a landfill site in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on Thursday, according to the city’s chief executive. In an official statement posted on Facebook, Cebu City Mayor Nestor D. Archival said the reported fatality was a 22-year-old female employee. As […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>killed, missing, Cebu, City, landfill, collapse</media:keywords>
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<title>Xiaomi names SB19 as official ambassadors of REDMI Note 15 Series in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/xiaomi-names-sb19-as-official-ambassadors-of-redmi-note-15-series-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/xiaomi-names-sb19-as-official-ambassadors-of-redmi-note-15-series-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ XIAOMI Corp. has tapped P-pop group SB19 as the official ambassadors of its REDMI Note 15 Series smartphones in the Philippines. The devices will be launched in the country on Jan. 15, with the boy group set to join the event in Cebu to showcase the REDMI Note 15 Series. “With the tagline ‘It’s Titan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Xiaomi, names, SB19, official, ambassadors, REDMI, Note, Series, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Analysts see steady but uneven growth for PHL retail this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/analysts-see-steady-but-uneven-growth-for-phl-retail-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/analysts-see-steady-but-uneven-growth-for-phl-retail-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE retail sector is expected to post positive but uneven growth this year, supported by favorable demographics, steady household spending and continued digital adoption, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:03:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Analysts, see, steady, but, uneven, growth, for, PHL, retail, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>DA may hike price cap on imported rice to P45 per kilo</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/da-may-hike-price-cap-on-imported-rice-to-p45-per-kilo</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/da-may-hike-price-cap-on-imported-rice-to-p45-per-kilo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines is considering raising the price cap on imported rice to P45 per kilogram when a higher tariff takes effect on Jan. 16, with a weaker peso and shifts in global prices driving up import costs. This after rice imports to the Philippines fell to a four-year low of 3.37 million metric tons (MMT) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:03:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>may, hike, price, cap, imported, rice, P45, per, kilo</media:keywords>
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<title>True cost of P20 rice program points to daunting fiscal challenge</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/true-cost-of-p20-rice-program-points-to-daunting-fiscal-challenge</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/true-cost-of-p20-rice-program-points-to-daunting-fiscal-challenge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE QUEUE was longer than usual when Elisa J. Valencia arrived at the Kadiwa store in Diliman, Quezon City one Wednesday morning in December. Some had been waiting since 8 a.m. to buy rice at P20 per kilo, but deliveries were delayed, stretching the line well into the day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:03:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>True, cost, P20, rice, program, points, daunting, fiscal, challenge</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines may grow below 4% in near term</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-may-grow-below-4-in-near-term</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-may-grow-below-4-in-near-term</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE economic growth may fall below 4% in the near term as the billion‑peso flood control scandal drags on, affecting government spending and dampening consumption and sentiment, Nomura Global Markets Research said. “I think going forward, these spillover effects (from the graft scandal) will also expand,” Nomura Chief Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economist […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:03:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, may, grow, below, near, term</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine jobless rate at 4.4% in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-jobless-rate-at-44-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-jobless-rate-at-44-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose year on year in November 2025 despite the start of the holiday hiring season, as bad weather and job losses in key industries outweighed the usual fourth-quarter lift, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Read the full story. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, jobless, rate, 4.4, November</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine jobless rate climbs despite holiday hiring</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-jobless-rate-climbs-despite-holiday-hiring</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-jobless-rate-climbs-despite-holiday-hiring</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Erika Mae P. Sinaking THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose year on year in November 2025 despite the start of the holiday hiring season, as bad weather and job losses in key industries outweighed the usual fourth-quarter lift, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary results of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, jobless, rate, climbs, despite, holiday, hiring</media:keywords>
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<title>Jobless losses by industry</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/jobless-losses-by-industry</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/jobless-losses-by-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose year on year in November 2025 despite the start of the holiday hiring season, as bad weather and job losses in key industries outweighed the usual fourth-quarter lift, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Read the full story. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jobless, losses, industry</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ dollar reserves hit $110.9 billion at end&#45;2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-dollar-reserves-hit-1109-billion-at-end-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-dollar-reserves-hit-1109-billion-at-end-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter  The Philippines’ dollar reserves as of end-December exceeded the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) estimate for the year as it reached over $110 billion. Based on preliminary central bank data, the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) amounted to $110.873 billion at end-December, slipping by 0.34% from the $111.254 billion seen […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, dollar, reserves, hit, 110.9, billion, end-2025</media:keywords>
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<title>ADB expects PHL household spending to improve in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-expects-phl-household-spending-to-improve-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-expects-phl-household-spending-to-improve-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said household consumption in the Philippines is likely to rebound in 2026 on the back of easing inflation and interest rates, after a corruption scandal and adverse weather dampened spending in recent months. However, analysts warned that depending on tax relief to spur consumption […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Factory output grows at slowest pace in 7 months</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/factory-output-grows-at-slowest-pace-in-7-months</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/factory-output-grows-at-slowest-pace-in-7-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANUFACTURING OUTPUT growth fell to a seven‑month low in November, weighed down by weak domestic consumption and sluggish export demand. Preliminary results of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries showed factory output, as measured by the volume of production index, fell by 1.5% year on year in November, a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Factory, output, grows, slowest, pace, months</media:keywords>
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<title>Inflation eases to 1.7% in 2025, slowest in 9 years</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-eases-to-17-in-2025-slowest-in-9-years</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-eases-to-17-in-2025-slowest-in-9-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HIGHER FOOD PRICES during the holiday season lifted inflation to 1.8% in December, although the full-year average eased to 1.7% — the slowest in nearly a decade, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inflation, eases, 1.7, 2025, slowest, years</media:keywords>
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<title>China bans dual&#45;use goods exports for Japan military over Taiwan remarks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/china-bans-dual-use-goods-exports-for-japan-military-over-taiwan-remarks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/china-bans-dual-use-goods-exports-for-japan-military-over-taiwan-remarks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BEIJING — China has banned exports of dual-use items to Japan that can be used for military purposes, according to a commerce ministry statement on Tuesday, Beijing’s latest move in reaction to an early November remark by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan. Dual-use items are goods, software or technologies that have both civilian and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, bans, dual-use, goods, exports, for, Japan, military, over, Taiwan, remarks</media:keywords>
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<title>25% of Filipinos uncertain life will improve in 2026 — survey</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/25-of-filipinos-uncertain-life-will-improve-in-2026-survey</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/25-of-filipinos-uncertain-life-will-improve-in-2026-survey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to a nationwide survey by public opinion firm WR Numero, a quarter of Filipinos are unsure if their own lives and their families’ will improve in 2026, highlighting uncertainty among Class E citizens as they enter the new year. “Some Filipinos are unsure whether life will improve in the upcoming year (25%), while a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>25, Filipinos, uncertain, life, will, improve, 2026, —, survey</media:keywords>
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<title>Pag&#45;IBIG keeps low 3% rate as higher price ceilings lift quality of socialized homes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pag-ibig-keeps-low-3-rate-as-higher-price-ceilings-lift-quality-of-socialized-homes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pag-ibig-keeps-low-3-rate-as-higher-price-ceilings-lift-quality-of-socialized-homes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Filipino workers are expected to benefit from better-quality socialized housing following the government’s approval of higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects, while Pag-IBIG Fund continues to provide affordability through its subsidized housing loan rates under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program. The updated ceilings, issued under the Implementing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pag-IBIG, keeps, low, rate, higher, price, ceilings, lift, quality, socialized, homes</media:keywords>
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<title>‘February cut on the table,’ says BSP governor Remolona</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/february-cut-on-the-table-says-bsp-governor-remolona</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/february-cut-on-the-table-says-bsp-governor-remolona</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Further monetary policy easing might come as early as the Monetary Board’s first meeting of 2026 amid subdued inflation and dismal economic growth last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Asked about the likelihood of a February cut, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said: “(It’s) on the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘February, cut, the, table, ’, says, BSP, governor, Remolona</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco says to kick off nuclear adoption study with USTDA in Q1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-says-to-kick-off-nuclear-adoption-study-with-ustda-in-q1</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-says-to-kick-off-nuclear-adoption-study-with-ustda-in-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) plans to begin a study with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on the adoption of small modular reactors (SMR) within the first quarter, the company said in a disclosure to the local bourse on Monday. “The study is expected to commence during the first quarter and is expected […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, says, kick, off, nuclear, adoption, study, with, USTDA</media:keywords>
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<title>Top 1,000 companies in the Philippines post P19.51&#45;trillion gross revenues in 2024</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/top-1000-companies-in-the-philippines-post-p1951-trillion-gross-revenues-in-2024</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/top-1000-companies-in-the-philippines-post-p1951-trillion-gross-revenues-in-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE TOP 1,000 corporations in the Philippines weathered economic shocks in 2024 as their balance sheets remained stable despite geopolitical tensions and subdued global demand. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Top, 1, 000, companies, the, Philippines, post, P19.51-trillion, gross, revenues, 2024</media:keywords>
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<title>Global trade tensions pose risks to Philippine manufacturing sector</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/global-trade-tensions-pose-risks-to-philippine-manufacturing-sector</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/global-trade-tensions-pose-risks-to-philippine-manufacturing-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine manufacturing sector may face headwinds from increasing global trade tensions that could weaken overseas demand this year, S&amp;P Global said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global, trade, tensions, pose, risks, Philippine, manufacturing, sector</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos vetoes P92.5&#45;billion in unprogrammed funds in 2026 budget</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-vetoes-p925-billion-in-unprogrammed-funds-in-2026-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-vetoes-p925-billion-in-unprogrammed-funds-in-2026-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday signed this year’s P6.793-trillion national budget but vetoed around P92 billion worth of unprogrammed appropriations amid heightened scrutiny over public spending as authorities probe a graft scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, vetoes, P92.5-billion, unprogrammed, funds, 2026, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL trims 2026, 2027 growth goals</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-trims-2026-2027-growth-goals</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-trims-2026-2027-growth-goals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government lowered its economic growth targets for this year and 2027, with the impact of the corruption scandal still expected to be felt in the first half, according to Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. At a briefing on Monday, Mr. Balisacan said the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) had lowered its gross domestic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, trims, 2026, 2027, growth, goals</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine government cuts growth targets until 2028</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-government-cuts-growth-targets-until-2028</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-government-cuts-growth-targets-until-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines trimmed its economic growth targets through the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term in 2028 after growth likely slowed to about 4.8% to 5% this year, according to Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:51:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, government, cuts, growth, targets, until, 2028</media:keywords>
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<title>North Korea test&#45;fires hypersonic missiles, KCNA says</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/north-korea-test-fires-hypersonic-missiles-kcna-says</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/north-korea-test-fires-hypersonic-missiles-kcna-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL — North Korea test-fired hypersonic missiles on Sunday, state media KCNA reported on Monday, to assess its military operational capability regarding war deterrence. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who oversaw the missile launch, said: “It’s a very important strategy to maintain or expand the strong and reliable nuclear deterrent,” because of “the recent geopolitical […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, test-fires, hypersonic, missiles, KCNA, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos signs P6.79&#45;T budget, vetoes P92.5B in unprogrammed funds</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-signs-p679-t-budget-vetoes-p925b-in-unprogrammed-funds</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-signs-p679-t-budget-vetoes-p925b-in-unprogrammed-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, reporter Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday signed this year’s P6.792-trillion national budget but vetoed almost P100 billion worth of unprogrammed appropriations amid heightened scrutiny over public spending as authorities probe a graft scandal. During the signing of Republic Act No. 12314 or the 2026 General Appropriations Act […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, signs, P6.79-T, budget, vetoes, P92.5B, unprogrammed, funds</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines, France may sign VFA this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-france-may-sign-vfa-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-france-may-sign-vfa-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines and France are expected to finalize a visiting forces agreement (VFA) within the year, paving the way for closer defense cooperation between the two countries, according to a document shared by a senior Philippine Navy official on Monday. Manila and Paris are likely to sign the pact in early 2026, based on a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, France, may, sign, VFA, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>When care creates community: Cocolife regarded as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work In’ for four straight years</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/when-care-creates-community-cocolife-regarded-as-one-of-the-best-companies-to-work-in-for-four-straight-years</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/when-care-creates-community-cocolife-regarded-as-one-of-the-best-companies-to-work-in-for-four-straight-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than its innovative services and solutions, Cocolife is recognized for its ability to consistently attract and retain top talents in the insurance industry, grounded in genuinely caring for its people, as it has received the Best Companies to Work for in Asia — Philippines award from HR Asia for four years in a row. “This […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>When, care, creates, community:, Cocolife, regarded, one, the, ‘Best, Companies, Work, In’, for, four, straight, years</media:keywords>
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<title>Now serving</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/now-serving</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/now-serving</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CONTEMPORARY CAR dealerships have been — for quite a while now, if I’m being honest — known for other things beyond actual cars on the showroom floor. As the truest touchpoint of auto marques, well, anything they do can and will be used for or against them, if you really think about it. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Now, serving</media:keywords>
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<title>Debt service bill falls in Nov. — BTr</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/debt-service-bill-falls-in-nov-btr</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/debt-service-bill-falls-in-nov-btr</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) debt service bill slipped in November amid a sharp drop in amortization payments, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Debt, service, bill, falls, Nov., —, BTr</media:keywords>
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<title>Rice farmers in the Philippines face more pressure as imports resume</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rice-farmers-in-the-philippines-face-more-pressure-as-imports-resume</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rice-farmers-in-the-philippines-face-more-pressure-as-imports-resume</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FILIPINO RICE FARMER Elvira C. Fadriquelan knew the numbers would not work long before she sold her wet-season harvest in October. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rice, farmers, the, Philippines, face, more, pressure, imports, resume</media:keywords>
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<title>BoI approves P1.56 trillion in investments in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/boi-approves-p156-trillion-in-investments-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/boi-approves-p156-trillion-in-investments-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) said it has approved a total of P1.56 trillion in investments in 2025, registering the second-highest level of investment approvals in the agency’s 58-year history. Investment approvals by the BoI declined by 3.7% in 2025 from P1.62 trillion in 2024, but still marked the second consecutive year that it breached […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BoI, approves, P1.56, trillion, investments, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Poll: Inflation further eased in Dec.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-inflation-further-eased-in-dec</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-inflation-further-eased-in-dec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HEADLINE INFLATION may have eased to a five-month low in December amid the continued drop in rice prices and cheaper electricity costs, which likely brought full-year inflation well below the target, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, Inflation, further, eased, Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>Groups flag P633 billion corruption risk in bicam&#45;approved 2026 budget</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/groups-flag-p633-billion-corruption-risk-in-bicam-approved-2026-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/groups-flag-p633-billion-corruption-risk-in-bicam-approved-2026-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Multisectoral groups on Monday raised their recommendations on the P6.793-trillion national budget approved by the bicameral for 2026, following their concerns on the P633 billion worth of projects at risk for corruption and patronage. “We recommend that the President take action on more than P633 billion worth of projects at risk of corruption and patronage […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:03:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Groups, flag, P633, billion, corruption, risk, bicam-approved, 2026, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine PMI rebounds in December</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-pmi-rebounds-in-december</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-pmi-rebounds-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new orders and softer decline in production. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) expanded to 50.2 in December, a turnaround from November’s 47.4 which was the “strongest deterioration” in over four […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:15:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, PMI, rebounds, December</media:keywords>
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<title>Animal Kingdom Foundation Launches Hard&#45;Hitting “Bugok!” Billboard Calling Out False Cage&#45;Free Claims</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/animal-kingdom-foundation-launches-hard-hitting-bugok-billboard-calling-out-false-cage-free-claims</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/animal-kingdom-foundation-launches-hard-hitting-bugok-billboard-calling-out-false-cage-free-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billboards are a common sight along NLEX but as they pass through in Apalit, Pampanga, a peculiar sight will greet them. A chicken with a basket of eggs beside her, staring directly at them from a roadside billboard. As they notice the chicken, they will read the headline that pulls no punches: “Bugok! Stop Lying.” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:15:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Animal, Kingdom, Foundation, Launches, Hard-Hitting, “Bugok”, Billboard, Calling, Out, False, Cage-Free, Claims</media:keywords>
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<title>Flexible workspaces may sustain growth in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/flexible-workspaces-may-sustain-growth-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/flexible-workspaces-may-sustain-growth-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ flexible workspace market is set to expand further this year as global capability centers (GCC) and multinationals increase their presence in key business districts and regional hubs, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Flexible, workspaces, may, sustain, growth, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>PSEi rebound seen this year if governance issues resolved</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/psei-rebound-seen-this-year-if-governance-issues-resolved</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/psei-rebound-seen-this-year-if-governance-issues-resolved</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange’s (PSE) main index will most likely consolidate or move sideways this year amid continued uncertainty, according to analysts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSEi, rebound, seen, this, year, governance, issues, resolved</media:keywords>
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<title>Easing bank secrecy law likely to boost Philippines’ efforts vs financial crimes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/easing-bank-secrecy-law-likely-to-boost-philippines-efforts-vs-financial-crimes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/easing-bank-secrecy-law-likely-to-boost-philippines-efforts-vs-financial-crimes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the country’s decades-old bank secrecy law would be a sensible preemptive measure against illicit financial activities, despite being limited to bank officers and employees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Easing, bank, secrecy, law, likely, boost, Philippines’, efforts, financial, crimes</media:keywords>
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<title>White corn gives Cagayan farmers a lifeline after years of debt and flood losses</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/white-corn-gives-cagayan-farmers-a-lifeline-after-years-of-debt-and-flood-losses</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/white-corn-gives-cagayan-farmers-a-lifeline-after-years-of-debt-and-flood-losses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CAGAYAN — For decades, Crecencia B. Garan planted yellow corn in the river plains of Alcala, Cagayan — only to watch most of her earnings circle back to the middlemen who financed her inputs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NG borrowings surge in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-borrowings-surge-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-borrowings-surge-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowings surged in November amid a sharp rise in domestic and foreign borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>borrowings, surge, November</media:keywords>
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<title>DTI eyes trade, investment opportunities as Philippines chairs ASEAN</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dti-eyes-trade-investment-opportunities-as-philippines-chairs-asean</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dti-eyes-trade-investment-opportunities-as-philippines-chairs-asean</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines is preparing to leverage its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship in 2026 to strengthen trade and investment ties within the region, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque told reporters that the Philippines’ assumption of the chairmanship will allow ASEAN partners to gain a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DTI, eyes, trade, investment, opportunities, Philippines, chairs, ASEAN</media:keywords>
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<title>Recto says Palace now reviewing 2026 national budget</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/recto-says-palace-now-reviewing-2026-national-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/recto-says-palace-now-reviewing-2026-national-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine executive branch is now reviewing the 2026 national budget, a process that could temporarily place the government under a reenacted budget in the first few days of January, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto, says, Palace, now, reviewing, 2026, national, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP told to monitor banks’ exposure to manufacturing, public sector</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-told-to-monitor-banks-exposure-to-manufacturing-public-sector</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-told-to-monitor-banks-exposure-to-manufacturing-public-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to closely monitor banks’ exposure to the manufacturing and public sectors amid lingering uncertainty over global trade policies. In a report following its Article IV Consultation with the Philippines, the IMF noted that the manufacturing sector’s earnings remain subdued and global trade woes […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, told, monitor, banks’, exposure, manufacturing, public, sector</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL net external liability position narrows to $58.2 billion at end&#45;September</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-net-external-liability-position-narrows-to-582-billion-at-end-september</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-net-external-liability-position-narrows-to-582-billion-at-end-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ international investment position (IIP) was at a net external liability of $58.2 billion as of September 2025, narrowing from the previous quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Central bank data showed that end-September’s net liability position was 13.2% narrower than the $67 billion seen at end-June. It was also down by […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, net, external, liability, position, narrows, 58.2, billion, end-September</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipino teacher earns royal recognition from King Charles III  </title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/filipino-teacher-earnsroyalrecognition-from-king-charles-iii</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/filipino-teacher-earnsroyalrecognition-from-king-charles-iii</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A London-based Filipino teacher was named Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III for his contributions to the education sector in the United Kingdom (UK).   Edison David, an executive headteacher in the London Borough of Lambeth, and a lead inspector for Ofsted, the UK’s national […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipino, teacher, earns royal recognition, from, King, Charles, III  </media:keywords>
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<title>What are you doin’ New Year’s Eve?</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/what-are-you-doin-new-years-eve</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/what-are-you-doin-new-years-eve</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WITH 2025 drawing to a close, Metro Manila is set to mount large New Year’s Eve celebrations. Here is a list of countdown events to choose from for a joyful start to the year ahead, ranging from community-based festivities to giant concerts, DJ-led parties, and festive hotel shindigs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, are, you, doin’, New, Year’s, Eve</media:keywords>
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<title>Vista Land secures P13.61&#45;B notes facility to refinance debt</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/vista-land-secures-p1361-b-notes-facility-to-refinance-debt</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/vista-land-secures-p1361-b-notes-facility-to-refinance-debt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VILLAR-LED property developer Vista Land &amp; Lifescapes, Inc. has signed a five-year corporate notes facility of up to P13.61 billion to refinance its obligations, the company said. Vista Land made an initial drawdown of P7.22 billion at a fixed interest rate of 7.8947% per annum, it said in a stock exchange disclosure on Monday. “The […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vista, Land, secures, P13.61-B, notes, facility, refinance, debt</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso, PSE index close lower on last trading day of 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-pse-index-close-lower-on-last-trading-day-of-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-pse-index-close-lower-on-last-trading-day-of-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE financial markets closed lower on the last trading day of 2025 — a year that saw new record lows for the Philippine peso and an over-five-year low for the stock market amid a corruption scandal that hurt investor sentiment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, PSE, index, close, lower, last, trading, day, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Congress ratifies 2026 national budget</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/congress-ratifies-2026-national-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/congress-ratifies-2026-national-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CONGRESS on Monday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, marking the end of contentious deliberations that unfolded against the backdrop of a multibillion-peso corruption scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Congress, ratifies, 2026, national, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP sees December inflation between 1.2% and 2.0%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-sees-december-inflation-between-12-and-20</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-sees-december-inflation-between-12-and-20</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine inflation likely eased year on year in December as lower electricity prices may have offset costlier food items during the holiday season. In its month-ahead forecast, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) said headline inflation likely fell within the 1.2%-2.0% range in December, slowing from the 2.9% clip seen a year ago. “Upward price […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:27:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, sees, December, inflation, between, 1.2, and, 2.0</media:keywords>
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<title>Golden Haven introduces ‘Golden Anywhere,’ offering unmatched flexibility for memorial lot investors</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/golden-haven-introduces-golden-anywhere-offering-unmatched-flexibility-for-memorial-lot-investors</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/golden-haven-introduces-golden-anywhere-offering-unmatched-flexibility-for-memorial-lot-investors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Golden Haven, the country’s leading developer of premium, beautifully designed memorial parks, proudly introduces Golden Anywhere — an innovative benefit that offers families unparalleled flexibility, convenience, and long-term value in their memorial planning. Golden Anywhere allows both existing and future Golden Haven investors to inter their loved ones in any Golden Haven Memorial Park across the Philippines, regardless […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:27:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Golden, Haven, introduces, ‘Golden, Anywhere, ’, offering, unmatched, flexibility, for, memorial, lot, investors</media:keywords>
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<title>Group flags ‘abusive loan sharks’ targeting education workers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/group-flags-abusive-loan-sharks-targeting-education-workers</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/group-flags-abusive-loan-sharks-targeting-education-workers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some teachers and workers in the education sector are facing “abusive” and “predatory” loan sharks amid the holiday season, according to a teachers’ group. “We had a discussion with teachers who are worried about their ATM (Automated Teller Machine) payroll that was garnished by atrocious lending companies operating as loan sharks,” Teachers Dignity Coalition National […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:27:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Group, flags, ‘abusive, loan, sharks’, targeting, education, workers</media:keywords>
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<title>Makesense Asia unveils next gen of startups at Academy 8 Demo Day</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/makesense-asia-unveils-next-gen-of-startups-at-academy-8-demo-day</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/makesense-asia-unveils-next-gen-of-startups-at-academy-8-demo-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Makesense Asia, a leading regional Ecosystem Support Organization (ESO) and incubator focused on just and regenerative solutions, is set to host its highly anticipated Makesense Academy 8 Demo Day on Jan. 22, 2026 at the Philippine Innovation Hub. The event will culminate eight years of expertise by showcasing a hand-picked cohort of growth-ready early-stage social […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Makesense, Asia, unveils, next, gen, startups, Academy, Demo, Day</media:keywords>
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<title>SEIPI sees double&#45;digit growth in electronic exports this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/seipi-sees-double-digit-growth-in-electronic-exports-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/seipi-sees-double-digit-growth-in-electronic-exports-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE EXPORTS of semiconductor and electronic products are projected to grow by double digits this year to $48 billion, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) said.    “We’re poised to have double-digit growth, $48 billion. I’m not saying it’s a slam dunk, but we’re on that trajectory. And that’s higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEIPI, sees, double-digit, growth, electronic, exports, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Bicameral committee report on 2026 budget signed</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bicameral-committee-report-on-2026-budget-signed</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bicameral-committee-report-on-2026-budget-signed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE LAWMAKERS on Sunday signed the bicameral committee report on the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, with the Senate and House expected to ratify the report on Monday. “We made sure the process is transparent and accountable to the Filipino people… This budget is a product of reforms both on the part of the House […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bicameral, committee, report, 2026, budget, signed</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP receives three digital banking license applications</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-receives-three-digital-banking-license-applications</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-receives-three-digital-banking-license-applications</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) received just three applications for new digital banking licenses before the deadline ended on Nov. 30. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, receives, three, digital, banking, license, applications</media:keywords>
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<title>Infrastructure spending declines 40% in October</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/infrastructure-spending-declines-40-in-october</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/infrastructure-spending-declines-40-in-october</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE infrastructure spending fell for the fourth straight month in October, as disbursements for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continued to decline amid the corruption scandal and adverse weather. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Infrastructure, spending, declines, 40, October</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST studying ways to make fire&#45;resistant bamboo </title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-studyingways-to-make-fire-resistantbamboo</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-studyingways-to-make-fire-resistantbamboo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is developing various research initiatives to make bamboo, a sustainable construction material, more fire-resistant.  In a statement released Friday, DOST said the deadly fire in Hong Kong last November has sparked talks about the use of bamboo in construction and its fire safety.  DOST-Forest Products Research and Development […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST, studying ways, make, fire-resistant bamboo </media:keywords>
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<title>Northeast monsoon to bring rains to parts of Luzon over New Year — PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/northeast-monsoon-to-bring-rains-to-parts-of-luzon-over-new-year-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/northeast-monsoon-to-bring-rains-to-parts-of-luzon-over-new-year-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the new year festivities are just days ahead, mostly cloudy skies and rains are expected to affect parts of Northern Luzon, while the rest of the country will see isolated showers, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. In a weekly weather bulletin released at 12:00 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Northeast, monsoon, bring, rains, parts, Luzon, over, New, Year, —, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>ICI commissioner Rosanna Fajardo resigns</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ici-commissioner-rosanna-fajardo-resigns</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ici-commissioner-rosanna-fajardo-resigns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will lose another commissioner by year-end following the resignation of Rossana A. Fajardo, as the body moves toward winding down its operations, the commission said on Friday. In a statement, Ms. Fajardo, who also serves as the country managing partner of accounting firm SGV &amp; Co., announced that she has tendered […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, commissioner, Rosanna, Fajardo, resigns</media:keywords>
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<title>Tracing the colorful journey of Ube through the Astoria Culinary Expert Services (Astoria&#45;ACES) farm&#45;to&#45;table initiative</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tracing-the-colorful-journey-of-ube-through-the-astoria-culinary-expert-services-astoria-aces-farm-to-table-initiative</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tracing-the-colorful-journey-of-ube-through-the-astoria-culinary-expert-services-astoria-aces-farm-to-table-initiative</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The rich purple hue and naturally sweet, earthy flavor of ube has long been a beloved staple in Filipino desserts. From the classic halaya, lovingly stirred for hours in traditional kitchens, to the modern creations seen in cafés and restaurants, this local delicacy has earned its place as an icon of Filipino culinary artistry. Over the years, this humble root crop has […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tracing, the, colorful, journey, Ube, through, the, Astoria, Culinary, Expert, Services, Astoria-ACES, farm-to-table, initiative</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash represents PH at Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, showcases fintech expertise in international arena</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-represents-ph-at-mastercard-global-financial-health-coalition-showcases-fintech-expertise-in-international-arena</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-represents-ph-at-mastercard-global-financial-health-coalition-showcases-fintech-expertise-in-international-arena</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Leading finance super app GCash is bringing its financial technology expertise as the sole Philippine founding partner in the Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, an international network of industry innovators focused on advancing financial health and resilience. Represented by GCash lending arm Fuse Financing, Inc., its president and CEO, Tony Isidro, is sharing his knowledge on how to further […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, represents, Mastercard, Global, Financial, Health, Coalition, showcases, fintech, expertise, international, arena</media:keywords>
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<title>Duty Free Philippines bets on airport expansion to lead its next phase of growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/duty-free-philippines-bets-on-airport-expansion-to-lead-its-next-phase-of-growth</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/duty-free-philippines-bets-on-airport-expansion-to-lead-its-next-phase-of-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is opening a new chapter in its modernization drive by strengthening its presence inside the country’s international airports as part of its long-term growth strategy. As part of this shift, DFPC is in discussions regarding the future of its Fiesta Mall lease in Parañaque as it moves toward expanding its […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trade gap narrows to nine&#45;month low in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/trade-gap-narrows-to-nine-month-low-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/trade-gap-narrows-to-nine-month-low-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ trade deficit in goods narrowed further in November as export growths quickened year on year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed the country’s trade-in-goods balance — the difference between exports and imports — stood at a shortfall of $3.51 billion in November, 28.8% lower than […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade, gap, narrows, nine-month, low, November</media:keywords>
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<title>Banking system’s strength to support economy</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/banking-systems-strength-to-support-economy</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/banking-systems-strength-to-support-economy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE banking sector’s continued strength can provide a catalyst for economic activity, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. This comes amid dismal growth prospects in the near term, as lingering governance concerns due to a corruption scandal involving state infrastructure projects have dragged both public and private investments. Philippine banks’ assets and deposits […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Banking, system’s, strength, support, economy</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco to expand microgrid rollout, eyes full electrification of Isla Verde</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-to-expand-microgrid-rollout-eyes-full-electrification-of-isla-verde</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/meralco-to-expand-microgrid-rollout-eyes-full-electrification-of-isla-verde</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is preparing to scale up its portfolio of microgrid systems as it works toward fully energizing Isla Verde, a marine biodiversity hotspot, a top executive said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, expand, microgrid, rollout, eyes, full, electrification, Isla, Verde</media:keywords>
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<title>PEZA eyes more investments from South Korea</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-eyes-more-investments-from-south-korea</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-eyes-more-investments-from-south-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is seeing South Korea as among the potential sources of investments next year amid a free trade agreement (FTA) and the investments that will be attracted by Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corp.’s P51-billion expansion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PEZA, eyes, more, investments, from, South, Korea</media:keywords>
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<title>RRR cut in 2026 seen to support growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rrr-cut-in-2026-seen-to-support-growth</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rrr-cut-in-2026-seen-to-support-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut large banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by up to 200 basis points (bps) next year to boost the economy’s weak growth, analysts said. Analysts said lowering banks’ reserve requirements would add to the financial system’s liquidity, leaving more room for lending activity that could help spur the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RRR, cut, 2026, seen, support, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Business groups bare ‘tax wish list’ for 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/business-groups-bare-tax-wish-list-for-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/business-groups-bare-tax-wish-list-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE business groups are urging lawmakers to pass a general tax amnesty and review the value‑added tax (VAT) on electricity as part of their tax wish list for 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, groups, bare, ‘tax, wish, list’, for, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>IMF: Philippines must sustain fiscal consolidation</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-philippines-must-sustain-fiscal-consolidation</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-philippines-must-sustain-fiscal-consolidation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines should sustain its gradual fiscal consolidation to strengthen its fiscal space and external balance, and ultimately lower its debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to its target, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.  “Over the medium term, the authorities should implement gradual fiscal consolidation, in line with their targets, to reinforce fiscal space and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:47:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF:, Philippines, must, sustain, fiscal, consolidation</media:keywords>
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<title>Researchers discover new species of box jellyfish in Philippine waters</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/researchersdiscovernew-species-of-box-jellyfish-in-philippine-waters</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/researchersdiscovernew-species-of-box-jellyfish-in-philippine-waters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A group of marine researchers found several new species of box jellyfish in Philippine waters, a groundbreaking discovery that could help deepen understanding of these under-documented species.  The species belong to a type of box jellyfish called carybdeid jellyfish, which is known for its distinct cube-shaped bell and potent venom. It is commonly found in warm coastal […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:19:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Researchers discover new, species, box, jellyfish, Philippine, waters</media:keywords>
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<title>Researchers discover new species of box jellyfish in Philippines waters</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/researchersdiscovernew-species-of-box-jellyfish-in-philippines-waters</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/researchersdiscovernew-species-of-box-jellyfish-in-philippines-waters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A group of marine researchers found several new species of box jellyfish in Philippine waters, a groundbreaking discovery that could help deepen understanding of these under-documented species.  The species belong to a type of box jellyfish called carybdeid jellyfish, which is known for its distinct cube-shaped bell and potent venom. It is commonly found in warm coastal […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:07:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Researchers discover new, species, box, jellyfish, Philippines, waters</media:keywords>
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<title>Manami Resort celebrates the holidays in coastal elegance</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manami-resortcelebratesthe-holidays-incoastal-elegance</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manami-resortcelebratesthe-holidays-incoastal-elegance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manami Resort, a luxury coastal sanctuary in Sipalay, Negros Occidental, is inviting guests for the holiday festivities as it transforms the resort into a coastal wonderland featuring curated holiday experiences.  The campaign, titled “Seashells and Holiday Spells,” draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the ocean and the shimmering elegance of Capiz shells.  “Here at Manami, the holidays take on a coastal […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:07:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manami, Resort celebrates the, holidays, in coastal, elegance</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines improves seven spots in Government AI Readiness Index</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-improves-seven-spots-in-government-ai-readiness-index</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-improves-seven-spots-in-government-ai-readiness-index</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES climbed seven spots in the Government AI Readiness Index by Oxford Insights but scored low in securing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and resilience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, improves, seven, spots, Government, Readiness, Index</media:keywords>
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<title>BoI investment approvals reach P977B as of mid&#45;Dec.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/boi-investment-approvals-reach-p977b-as-of-mid-dec</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/boi-investment-approvals-reach-p977b-as-of-mid-dec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BoI), endorsed last week 29 more projects worth P124.81 billion, bringing year-to-date approvals to P977 billion, which is only over half of the agency’s P1.7-billion full-year target. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BoI, investment, approvals, reach, P977B, mid-Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>NG to borrow P824 billion locally in Q1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-to-borrow-p824-billion-locally-in-q1</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-to-borrow-p824-billion-locally-in-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) plans to borrow up to P824 billion from domestic sources in the first quarter of 2026, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>borrow, P824, billion, locally</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos to sign 2026 nat’l budget on Jan. 5 — Recto</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-to-sign-2026-natl-budget-on-jan-5-recto</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-to-sign-2026-natl-budget-on-jan-5-recto</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) on Jan. 5, 2026, according to Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, sign, 2026, nat’l, budget, Jan., —, Recto</media:keywords>
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<title>NG budget deficit shrinks to P157.6 billion in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-budget-deficit-shrinks-to-p1576-billion-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-budget-deficit-shrinks-to-p1576-billion-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit sharply narrowed in November as expenditures contracted for a fourth month in a row, and revenue growth remained sluggish amid a corruption scandal. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed the budget deficit shrank by 26.02% to P157.6 billion in November from P213 billion in the same […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:03:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>budget, deficit, shrinks, P157.6, billion, November</media:keywords>
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<title>President Marcos extends his Christmas greetings and well wishes to the Filipinos</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/president-marcos-extends-his-christmas-greetings-and-well-wishes-to-the-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/president-marcos-extends-his-christmas-greetings-and-well-wishes-to-the-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to the entire Filipino nation as we solemnly and festively celebrate Christmas this year. ‎Once again, the season has arrived when streets come alive with Christmas songs, twinkling lights, holiday delicacies, and the joyful excitement of finding and sharing gifts for the people that we love. This time of the year reminds us of the warmth of family, the laughter that we share with friends, and the blessings we extend to others, especially to those who need […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:11:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>President, Marcos, extends, his, Christmas, greetings, and, well, wishes, the, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>NTC orders ISPs to block unregistered online trading platforms on BSP request</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ntc-orders-isps-to-block-unregistered-online-trading-platforms-on-bsp-request</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ntc-orders-isps-to-block-unregistered-online-trading-platforms-on-bsp-request</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to immediately block access to dozens of unregistered online trading and virtual asset platforms, clarifying that the move was made at the request of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and in line with existing financial regulations. In a statement, the NTC said it issued a memorandum directing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:11:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NTC, orders, ISPs, block, unregistered, online, trading, platforms, BSP, request</media:keywords>
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<title>ACEN secures up to P15&#45;B loan to fund renewable energy projects</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-secures-up-to-p15-b-loan-to-fund-renewable-energy-projects</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-secures-up-to-p15-b-loan-to-fund-renewable-energy-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ACEN CORP., the Ayala group’s energy company, has secured a loan of up to P15 billion from the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) to finance its existing and new renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farms. The loan agreements were approved at a special board meeting on Dec. 12, the company said in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACEN, secures, P15-B, loan, fund, renewable, energy, projects</media:keywords>
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<title>Rockwell Land acquires majority stake in Alabang Town Center</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rockwell-land-acquires-majority-stake-in-alabang-town-center</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rockwell-land-acquires-majority-stake-in-alabang-town-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOPEZ-LED developer Rockwell Land Corp. has acquired a majority stake in the 17.5-hectare Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City, expanding its commercial operations in the south. “Earlier this year, Mr. Francisco ‘Jun’ M. Bayot invited us to consider redeveloping Alabang Town Center. It presented a compelling opportunity for Rockwell Land to further expand our presence […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rockwell, Land, acquires, majority, stake, Alabang, Town, Center</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL’s foreign debt service bill falls to $10B at end&#45;Sept.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phls-foreign-debt-service-bill-falls-to-10b-at-end-sept</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phls-foreign-debt-service-bill-falls-to-10b-at-end-sept</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’S external debt service burden fell to $10.08 billion as of end-September due to lower principal and interest payments, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL’s, foreign, debt, service, bill, falls, 10B, end-Sept.</media:keywords>
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<title>Go: Economy back on track by Q1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/go-economy-back-on-track-by-q1</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/go-economy-back-on-track-by-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE Secretary Frederick D. Go is confident the economy will be back on track by the first quarter, once individuals linked to the flood control scandal are swiftly prosecuted.    In a Dec. 18 briefing with reporters, Mr. Go said government revenues may rebound in early 2026, depending on the swift resolution of cases related […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Go:, Economy, back, track</media:keywords>
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<title>House approves amendments to bank secrecy law on third reading</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/house-approves-amendments-to-bank-secrecy-law-on-third-reading</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/house-approves-amendments-to-bank-secrecy-law-on-third-reading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LAWMAKERS approved on third and final reading a measure that would allow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to look into the accounts of individuals involved in illegal financial activities. During a House session on Monday, 270 members voted in favor of House Bill No. 6707, which seeks to amend the country’s decades-old bank secrecy […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, approves, amendments, bank, secrecy, law, third, reading</media:keywords>
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<title>Structural weaknesses weigh on Manila’s green finance standing</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/structural-weaknesses-weigh-on-manilas-green-finance-standing</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/structural-weaknesses-weigh-on-manilas-green-finance-standing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA’S performance in green finance is constrained by deep structural weaknesses and a limited pipeline of bankable projects, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Structural, weaknesses, weigh, Manila’s, green, finance, standing</media:keywords>
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<title>Employers group hopes for investor recovery in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/employers-group-hopes-for-investor-recovery-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/employers-group-hopes-for-investor-recovery-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) expects economic growth to fall below 5% this year amid weak investor confidence, but noted that prospects could improve in 2026 if the government succeeds in restoring trust and pushing through reforms. In a statement on Friday, ECoP President Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis, Jr. was quoted as saying that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Employers, group, hopes, for, investor, recovery, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Approved building permits fall 22.6% in Oct.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/approved-building-permits-fall-226-in-oct</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/approved-building-permits-fall-226-in-oct</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ APPROVED building permits declined by 22.6% year on year in October, signaling a slowdown in construction activity amid economic headwinds, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Approved, building, permits, fall, 22.6, Oct.</media:keywords>
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<title>Corruption issues may dampen gov’t spending until first half of 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/corruption-issues-may-dampen-govt-spending-until-first-half-of-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/corruption-issues-may-dampen-govt-spending-until-first-half-of-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GOVERNMENT spending will likely remain slow until the first half of 2026 as governance issues linger, dragging economic growth below target until 2027, ANZ Research said. “Public infrastructure spending is unlikely to rebound until governance issues are resolved, probably in the second half of 2026,” ANZ Research economist Arindam Chakraborty said in the think tank’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Corruption, issues, may, dampen, gov’t, spending, until, first, half, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>BoP deficit sharply narrows in Nov.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bop-deficit-sharply-narrows-in-nov</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bop-deficit-sharply-narrows-in-nov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit sharply narrowed in November amid higher remittance inflows during the holidays, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported late Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BoP, deficit, sharply, narrows, Nov.</media:keywords>
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<title>Grab commends LTFRB, DoTr for addressing driver concerns with fixed pickup fare</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/grab-commends-ltfrb-dotr-for-addressing-driver-concerns-with-fixed-pickup-fare</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/grab-commends-ltfrb-dotr-for-addressing-driver-concerns-with-fixed-pickup-fare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transport Network Company Grab has expressed its appreciation for the swift action taken by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Department of Transportation (DoTr) in addressing the concerns of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers, particularly amid the holiday season traffic. In a statement, Grab extended its gratitude for the implementation […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grab, commends, LTFRB, DoTr, for, addressing, driver, concerns, with, fixed, pickup, fare</media:keywords>
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<title>Huawei MatePad 12 X (2026): A practical look at the 4&#45;in&#45;1 all&#45;round productivity tablet</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/huawei-matepad-12-x-2026-a-practical-look-at-the-4-in-1-all-round-productivity-tablet</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/huawei-matepad-12-x-2026-a-practical-look-at-the-4-in-1-all-round-productivity-tablet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Released just under a month ago, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) officially reached Philippine shores. It is positioned as a 4-in-1 all-round productivity tablet with essential bundled components for a new co-working device already included right out of the box. This includes a flipstand keyboard case, wireless mouse, and the new M-Pencil Pro, which comes packed with several new intelligent features.  To see how that promise holds up, BusinessWorld used the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Huawei, MatePad, 2026:, practical, look, the, 4-in-1, all-round, productivity, tablet</media:keywords>
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<title>Hongqi Philippines enters CAMPI, reinforcing commitment to the Philippine auto industry</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/hongqi-philippines-enters-campi-reinforcing-commitment-to-the-philippine-auto-industry</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/hongqi-philippines-enters-campi-reinforcing-commitment-to-the-philippine-auto-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EVOxTerra, Inc., the official distributor of Hongqi vehicles in the Philippines, recognized for its growing presence in the country’s premium mobility segment, marks another milestone as it officially joins the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), the country’s leading automotive association representing the industry’s foremost automotive brands and helping shape industry standards […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hongqi, Philippines, enters, CAMPI, reinforcing, commitment, the, Philippine, auto, industry</media:keywords>
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<title>Ex&#45;DPWH Usec. Cabral found dead in Benguet ravine</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ex-dpwh-usec-cabral-found-dead-in-benguet-ravine</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ex-dpwh-usec-cabral-found-dead-in-benguet-ravine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Artemio A. Dumlao, reporter TUBA, Benguet — Former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral was found dead at a ravine along Kennon Road, Camp 5, here on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025. Benguet police director Col. Lambert Suerte claimed Ms. Cabral’s driver, Ricardo Munos Hernandez reported the incident. Ms. Cabral and her driver, police found […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-DPWH, Usec., Cabral, found, dead, Benguet, ravine</media:keywords>
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<title>ICI urges thorough probe in Cabral’s death, seeks retrieval of gadgets</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ici-urges-thorough-probe-in-cabrals-death-seeks-retrieval-of-gadgets</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ici-urges-thorough-probe-in-cabrals-death-seeks-retrieval-of-gadgets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the sudden death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral, citing the possibility of foul play. In a statement, the ICI said Ms. Cabral was one of the key figures in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, urges, thorough, probe, Cabral’s, death, seeks, retrieval, gadgets</media:keywords>
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<title>Aboitiz&#45;led group secures P70&#45;B financing for CBK hydro takeover</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/aboitiz-led-group-secures-p70-b-financing-for-cbk-hydro-takeover</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/aboitiz-led-group-secures-p70-b-financing-for-cbk-hydro-takeover</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AN ABOITIZ-LED consortium has secured loan commitments totaling up to P70 billion from BDO Unibank and Metropolitan Bank &amp; Trust Co. to finance part of its takeover of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydropower facilities in Laguna. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the company said each bank has committed up to P35 billion, which the consortium […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aboitiz-led, group, secures, P70-B, financing, for, CBK, hydro, takeover</media:keywords>
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<title>Grade 5 students in Philippines trail Southeast Asia in reading, math proficiency</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/grade-5-students-in-philippines-trail-southeast-asia-in-reading-math-proficiency</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/grade-5-students-in-philippines-trail-southeast-asia-in-reading-math-proficiency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GRADE 5 students in the Philippines continue to fall behind most Southeast Asian neighbors in terms of proficiency in reading and mathematics, a learning assessment program by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grade, students, Philippines, trail, Southeast, Asia, reading, math, proficiency</media:keywords>
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<title>Customs chief expects revenue collection to hit P939 billion this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/customs-chief-expects-revenue-collection-to-hit-p939-billion-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/customs-chief-expects-revenue-collection-to-hit-p939-billion-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said revenue collection may come in below target this year due to slower import activity amid the rice import ban and the corruption scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Customs, chief, expects, revenue, collection, hit, P939, billion, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>New vehicle sales down  by 8.7% in November</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/new-vehicle-sales-down-by-87-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/new-vehicle-sales-down-by-87-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW vehicle sales in the Philippines continued to slump in November, amid a double-digit drop in sales of passenger cars, an industry report showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, vehicle, sales, down , 8.7, November</media:keywords>
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<title>Budget ratification and signing set for Dec. 29</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/budget-ratification-and-signing-set-for-dec-29</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/budget-ratification-and-signing-set-for-dec-29</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE LAWMAKERS on Thursday reconciled disagreeing provisions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, ending Congress’ review of the spending plan marked by one of the most contentious proceedings in recent years amid a corruption scandal over flood control projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Budget, ratification, and, signing, set, for, Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe and FPIP partner to deliver fiber&#45;fast internet in Batangas Industrial Park</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-and-fpip-partner-to-deliver-fiber-fast-internet-in-batangas-industrial-park</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/globe-and-fpip-partner-to-deliver-fiber-fast-internet-in-batangas-industrial-park</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Globe and FPIP mark a major milestone through a contract signing that will expand high-speed, reliable fiber connectivity for global and local manufacturers within the industrial park located in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Globe Telecom has formalized its partnership with First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP), Inc. through a memorandum of agreement (MoA), bringing faster, more secure, and reliable fiber internet […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:15:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, and, FPIP, partner, deliver, fiber-fast, internet, Batangas, Industrial, Park</media:keywords>
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<title>Vena Energy lines up P7&#45;billion foreign funding for 300&#45;MW Ilocos solar project</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/vena-energy-lines-up-p7-billion-foreign-funding-for-300-mw-ilocos-solar-project</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/vena-energy-lines-up-p7-billion-foreign-funding-for-300-mw-ilocos-solar-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SINGAPORE-BASED Vena Energy on Wednesday said the financing secured for its 300-megawatt (MW) solar project in Ilocos Norte amounts to $210 million (about P7 billion), following its earlier announcement that the project had reached financial close. The company previously said the Opus Solar Energy Project was fully financed by a group of international banks but […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vena, Energy, lines, P7-billion, foreign, funding, for, 300-MW, Ilocos, solar, project</media:keywords>
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<title>AMRO says impact of BSP rate adjustments are delayed, limited</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/amro-says-impact-of-bsp-rate-adjustments-are-delayed-limited</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/amro-says-impact-of-bsp-rate-adjustments-are-delayed-limited</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE TRANSMISSION of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monetary policy adjustments into the financial system remains delayed and limited, a report from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) showed. “Since the introduction of an interest rate corridor (IRC) in 2016, the Philippines has improved monetary policy transmission, with short-term market rates responding more quickly […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AMRO, says, impact, BSP, rate, adjustments, are, delayed, limited</media:keywords>
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<title>IPO activity stalls in Philippines amid market slump and fallout from flood control scandal</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ipo-activity-stalls-in-philippines-amid-market-slump-and-fallout-from-flood-control-scandal</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ipo-activity-stalls-in-philippines-amid-market-slump-and-fallout-from-flood-control-scandal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS (IPOs) on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) slumped to just two this year as uncertainty over US tariffs and a high-profile corruption scandal weighed on investor sentiment, according to analysts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IPO, activity, stalls, Philippines, amid, market, slump, and, fallout, from, flood, control, scandal</media:keywords>
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<title>House approves bill amending bank secrecy law on second reading</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/house-approves-bill-amending-bank-secrecy-law-on-second-reading</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/house-approves-bill-amending-bank-secrecy-law-on-second-reading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a bill amending the Philippines’ decades-old bank secrecy law, allowing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to look into the accounts of bank officers and employees involved in illegal financial activities. In a voice vote, congressmen approved House Bill No. 6707 that would “lift the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, approves, bill, amending, bank, secrecy, law, second, reading</media:keywords>
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<title>Banks’ real estate exposure slips</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-real-estate-exposure-slips</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-real-estate-exposure-slips</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE BANKS and trust entities’ exposure to the property sector slipped at the end of September, amid a decline in real estate investments, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Banks’, real, estate, exposure, slips</media:keywords>
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<title>MREIT to acquire P16.22&#45;B office towers in Taguig City via share swap</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mreit-to-acquire-p1622-b-office-towers-in-taguig-city-via-share-swap</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mreit-to-acquire-p1622-b-office-towers-in-taguig-city-via-share-swap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust (REIT) arm of listed Megaworld Corp., is set to acquire P16.22 billion worth of nine Grade A office buildings through a property-for-share swap transaction. The infusion will add 165,477 square meters (sq.m.) of gross leasable area (GLA) to MREIT’s portfolio, bringing its total office GLA to 646,891 sq.m., […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:03:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MREIT, acquire, P16.22-B, office, towers, Taguig, City, via, share, swap</media:keywords>
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<title>San Juan, La Union LGU partners with GCash to champion digital financial inclusion and modernize financial assistance ahead of the holiday season</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/san-juan-la-union-lgu-partners-with-gcash-to-champion-digital-financial-inclusion-and-modernize-financial-assistance-ahead-of-the-holiday-season</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/san-juan-la-union-lgu-partners-with-gcash-to-champion-digital-financial-inclusion-and-modernize-financial-assistance-ahead-of-the-holiday-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Municipality of San Juan in La Union, in partnership with GCash, the country’s leading finance super app, is rolling out a digital Fund Disbursement Service and issuing free GCash Visa Cards to ensure faster, safer, and more timely delivery of financial assistance—particularly as the community prepares for the increased financial needs of the holiday […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:03:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>San, Juan, Union, LGU, partners, with, GCash, champion, digital, financial, inclusion, and, modernize, financial, assistance, ahead, the, holiday, season</media:keywords>
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<title>Bicameral panel finalizes 2026 Philippine budget</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bicameral-panel-finalizes-2026-philippine-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bicameral-panel-finalizes-2026-philippine-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, reporter Philippine lawmakers reconciled disagreeing provisions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, concluding Congress’ review of a process marked by one of the most contentious debates in recent years amid a corruption scandal over flood-control projects.  Senators and congressmen in the bicameral conference committee resolved differences after six days of debates, broadcast […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:03:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bicameral, panel, finalizes, 2026, Philippine, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>MMDA, sleep health organization launch drowsy driving campaign ahead of holidays</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mmda-sleep-health-organization-launch-drowsy-driving-campaign-ahead-of-holidays</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mmda-sleep-health-organization-launch-drowsy-driving-campaign-ahead-of-holidays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM) on Wednesday launch an awareness campaign to prevent drowsy driving-related accidents ahead of holiday festivities.  Called “Tabi Muna,” or pull over in English, the campaign will feature a series of commercials highlighting the importance of sleep health and to encourage drivers to safely pull-over if they’re feeling […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:03:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MMDA, sleep, health, organization, launch, drowsy, driving, campaign, ahead, holidays</media:keywords>
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<title>DPWH seeks charges vs Romualdez, 86 others in flood control probe</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-seeks-charges-vs-romualdez-86-others-in-flood-control-probe</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-seeks-charges-vs-romualdez-86-others-in-flood-control-probe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recommended the filing of cases against 87 individuals allegedly involved in the flood control scandal, including former Speaker Martin G. Romualdez and Elizady S. Co. “The DPWH and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), together with the Department of Justice are recommending charges of plunder, malversation, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:03:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, seeks, charges, Romualdez, others, flood, control, probe</media:keywords>
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<title>Lucio Co’s Crystal Bridges to take over PrimeWater</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/lucio-cos-crystal-bridges-to-take-over-primewater</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/lucio-cos-crystal-bridges-to-take-over-primewater</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LUCIO L. CO-LED Crystal Bridges Holdings Corp. is set to take full control of Villar-led PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., allowing the company to operate the latter’s entire portfolio across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the Villar-led company said it has entered into definitive agreements for the acquisition of 100% of PrimeWater. PrimeWater did not […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:15:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lucio, Co’s, Crystal, Bridges, take, over, PrimeWater</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines still under heightened threat of money laundering</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-still-under-heightened-threat-of-money-laundering</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-still-under-heightened-threat-of-money-laundering</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES remains under heightened threat of money laundering due to the prevalence of crimes such as drug trafficking, financial fraud and tax evasion, a study by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:15:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, still, under, heightened, threat, money, laundering</media:keywords>
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<title>PEZA eyes P300&#45;B investments in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-eyes-p300-b-investments-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-eyes-p300-b-investments-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is hoping to breach the P300-billion level in investment approvals in 2026 amid a strong pipeline. “From its early years to its peak of P319 billion in approved investments in 2011, PEZA has demonstrated strength, adaptability, and resilience amid global disruptions and economic headwinds,” said PEZA Director-General Tereso O. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:15:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PEZA, eyes, P300-B, investments, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Corruption to weigh on Philippine growth until 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/corruption-to-weigh-on-philippine-growth-until-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/corruption-to-weigh-on-philippine-growth-until-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC GROWTH may continue to undershoot the government’s targets until 2027 amid the ongoing flood control corruption scandal, Capital Economics said. In a report on Monday, the think tank said it projects gross domestic product (GDP) growth to settle at 4% this year, well below the government’s 5.5-6.5% target. Capital Economics sees Philippine GDP […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Corruption, weigh, Philippine, growth, until, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>TikTok on banning social media among children: regulation better than outright ban</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tiktok-on-banning-social-media-among-children-regulation-better-than-outright-ban</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tiktok-on-banning-social-media-among-children-regulation-better-than-outright-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the passage of a social media ban for under-16 in Australia, the Philippines is better off regulating its use than imposing a total ban, according to TikTok on Monday.  Bea Bautista, TikTok’s head of communications for the Philippines, said the platform supports regulation over outright restriction, citing research showing that helping children build healthy […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TikTok, banning, social, media, among, children:, regulation, better, than, outright, ban</media:keywords>
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<title>Frasco: Natural calamities, infrastructure problems impact travel confidence</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/frasco-natural-calamities-infrastructure-problems-impact-travel-confidence</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/frasco-natural-calamities-infrastructure-problems-impact-travel-confidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina G. Frasco said efforts are underway to strengthen travel confidence in the Philippines, as natural calamities and infrastructure project anomalies weigh on the tourism sector. “Any negative perception of the Philippines has a tendency to affect travel confidence to the Philippines,” she told BusinessWorld on Tuesday at the sidelines of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frasco:, Natural, calamities, infrastructure, problems, impact, travel, confidence</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t to begin scaled&#45;down EDSA rehabilitation on Dec. 24</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-to-begin-scaled-down-edsa-rehabilitation-on-dec-24</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-to-begin-scaled-down-edsa-rehabilitation-on-dec-24</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government will begin a scaled-down rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) on Dec. 24. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Department of Transportation (DoTr) presented the revised plan during a joint press briefing on Wednesday. DPWH Secretary Vince B. Dizon said the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, begin, scaled-down, EDSA, rehabilitation, Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>Congress cuts rail funding in proposed 2026 budget</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/congress-cuts-rail-funding-in-proposed-2026-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/congress-cuts-rail-funding-in-proposed-2026-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine lawmakers cut funding for two flagship railway projects in the proposed P6.793-trillion budget for 2026, citing sluggish construction and a need to divert resources to more urgent government programs.  The bicameral conference committee on late Tuesday slashed the allocations for the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway to P30.6 billion from P57.6 billion in the appropriations bill, based on a livestreamed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Congress, cuts, rail, funding, proposed, 2026, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>Federal Land exits Crown Central Properties</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/federal-land-exits-crown-central-properties</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/federal-land-exits-crown-central-properties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Federal Land, Inc., the property arm of GT Capital Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiary Horizon Land Property Development Corp. have sold their combined 52% stake in Crown Central Properties Corp. to Crown Equities, Inc. for P73.48 million. In a disclosure on Wednesday, Crown Equities said its board approved the transaction on Dec. 16, subject to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:03:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Federal, Land, exits, Crown, Central, Properties</media:keywords>
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<title>Romero led 2nd Air Force Wing Command brings Holiday cheer to Aeta indigenous children and families in Angeles City</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/romero-led-2nd-air-force-wing-command-brings-holiday-cheer-to-aeta-indigenous-children-and-families-in-angeles-city</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/romero-led-2nd-air-force-wing-command-brings-holiday-cheer-to-aeta-indigenous-children-and-families-in-angeles-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2nd Air Force Wing Command under the leadership of former House Deputy Speaker and Colonel Michael Odylon “Mikee” Romero delivered a heart-warming “Wings Christmas Community Development” relief mission to over 200 Aeta Indigenous People (IP) children and families in Sapang Bato, Angeles City. “Today, the 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve, 2nd ARCEN, and Class […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Romero, led, 2nd, Air, Force, Wing, Command, brings, Holiday, cheer, Aeta, indigenous, children, and, families, Angeles, City</media:keywords>
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<title>Ayala Land sells 50% stake in Alabang Town Center for P13.5 billion</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ayala-land-sells-50-stake-in-alabang-town-center-for-p135-billion</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ayala-land-sells-50-stake-in-alabang-town-center-for-p135-billion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has signed a share purchase agreement to sell its 50% ownership in Alabang Commercial Center Corp., the company that owns and operates Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City, for P13.5 billion. In a disclosure on Tuesday, the property developer said the agreement was executed with its existing joint-venture partner and is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ayala, Land, sells, 50, stake, Alabang, Town, Center, for, P13.5, billion</media:keywords>
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<title>Maharlika plans P8&#45;billion investment in Asian Terminals stake</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/maharlika-plans-p8-billion-investment-in-asian-terminals-stake</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/maharlika-plans-p8-billion-investment-in-asian-terminals-stake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ sovereign wealth fund plans to spend about P8 billion to buy up to 11.2% of port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) in a “strategic” move to invest in the sector. The transaction will lead to ATI’s voluntary delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange. In a statement on Tuesday, the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:15:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maharlika, plans, P8-billion, investment, Asian, Terminals, stake</media:keywords>
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<title>US to invite Philippines to AI pact talks amid tech dominance push</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/us-to-invite-philippines-to-ai-pact-talks-amid-tech-dominance-push</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/us-to-invite-philippines-to-ai-pact-talks-amid-tech-dominance-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US plans to invite the Philippines to join a multinational initiative to bolster supply chains for technology vital to artificial intelligence (AI), a top US Department of State official said on Tuesday, as Washington moves to secure dominance in the advanced sector. Manila’s role in the US-led Pax Silica initiative could center on strengthening […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:15:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>invite, Philippines, pact, talks, amid, tech, dominance, push</media:keywords>
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<title>Smarter stays: Samsung SmartThings spearheads the future of hospitality</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/smarter-stays-samsung-smartthings-spearheads-the-future-of-hospitality</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/smarter-stays-samsung-smartthings-spearheads-the-future-of-hospitality</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Across industries that rely on service, clients and patrons now expect environments that feel adaptive, seamless, and personalized. Whether arriving at a lobby, settling into a room, or navigating shared facilities, today’s guests favor interactions that mirror the ease of connected living. Anchored in its vision of “Powering Connected Innovation,” Samsung is positioning SmartThings as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Smarter, stays:, Samsung, SmartThings, spearheads, the, future, hospitality</media:keywords>
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<title>ICTSI to pump P10.3B into Brazil terminal expansion</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ictsi-to-pump-p103b-into-brazil-terminal-expansion</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ictsi-to-pump-p103b-into-brazil-terminal-expansion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RAZON-LED International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) will invest R$948 million (around P10.3 billion) to expand and modernize its Rio Brasil Terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, the company announced on Monday. The project, which will run until 2029, is expected to increase the terminal’s annual container-handling capacity by 70.5%, from 440,000 twenty-foot […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICTSI, pump, P10.3B, into, Brazil, terminal, expansion</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines sees 2.16% drop in tourist arrivals</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-sees-216-drop-in-tourist-arrivals</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-sees-216-drop-in-tourist-arrivals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VISITOR ARRIVALS in the Philippines fell by 2.16% in the first 11 months, amid a decline in tourists from South Korea and China, Tourism department data showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, sees, 2.16, drop, tourist, arrivals</media:keywords>
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<title>Manila Water, Maynilad to hike rates next year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-water-maynilad-to-hike-rates-next-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-water-maynilad-to-hike-rates-next-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS in Metro Manila will see higher water bills in the first quarter of 2026 as the regulator approved the rate adjustments sought by the two concessionaires. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System – Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) approved a rate hike of P8.39 per cubic meter (cu.m.) for Manila Water Co., Inc. and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:03:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, Water, Maynilad, hike, rates, next, year</media:keywords>
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<title>DPWH wants P45&#45;B back to keep projects moving</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-wants-p45-b-back-to-keep-projects-moving</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-wants-p45-b-back-to-keep-projects-moving</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Public Works department asked lawmakers on Sunday to restore about P45 billion cut from its 2026 budget, warning that the shortfall could slow construction activity and weigh further on an already cooling Philippine economy. Public Works Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon was allowed to join a select group of senators and congressmen finalizing the proposed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, wants, P45-B, back, keep, projects, moving</media:keywords>
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<title>Mixing pearls and crystals</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mixing-pearls-and-crystals</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mixing-pearls-and-crystals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ARAO, a Hong Kong (HK)-based jewelry brand, has found a home in the Philippines in Rustan’s Silver Vault at the Shangri-La Plaza. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mixing, pearls, and, crystals</media:keywords>
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<title>Bicam’s budget rush raises transparency risks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bicams-budget-rush-raises-transparency-risks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bicams-budget-rush-raises-transparency-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BUDGET WATCHDOGS warned that Congress’ rushed timetable to finalize the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 increases the risk of unchecked amendments and last-minute insertions, potentially undermining transparency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bicam’s, budget, rush, raises, transparency, risks</media:keywords>
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<title>Growth in big banks’ assets, loans slowed sharply in Q3</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/growth-in-big-banks-assets-loans-slowed-sharply-in-q3</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/growth-in-big-banks-assets-loans-slowed-sharply-in-q3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ largest banks saw the weakest asset growth in over three years in the third quarter as the flood control mess weighed on economic activity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Growth, big, banks’, assets, loans, slowed, sharply</media:keywords>
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<title>Car sales to grow 5% next year, says CAMPI</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/car-sales-to-grow-5-next-year-says-campi</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/car-sales-to-grow-5-next-year-says-campi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE CHAMBER of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) is eyeing a 5% growth in vehicle sales next year amid improving supply chains, introduction of new models, and public acceptance of electrified vehicles (EVs). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Car, sales, grow, next, year, says, CAMPI</media:keywords>
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<title>Inflation risks may limit BSP easing</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-risks-may-limit-bsp-easing</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-risks-may-limit-bsp-easing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EMERGING RISKS to inflation may limit the Philippine central bank’s ability to ease further in 2026 despite an expected economic slowdown, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inflation, risks, may, limit, BSP, easing</media:keywords>
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<title>IMF lowers Philippine growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-lowers-philippine-growth-forecasts-for-2025-and-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-lowers-philippine-growth-forecasts-for-2025-and-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine economy is seen to grow below target until next year, following the recent slowdown in the third quarter, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. In a statement for its Article IV Consultation with the Philippines, the IMF trimmed its economic growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.1% for 2025 from 5.4% previously. It […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF, lowers, Philippine, growth, forecasts, for, 2025, and, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Generational Money Mindsets: Spending, Saving, and Investing</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/generational-money-mindsets-spending-saving-and-investing</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/generational-money-mindsets-spending-saving-and-investing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How Filipinos across generations are redefining what “money” means to them From Gen Z’s side hustles to Boomers’ legacy plans, money means different things to every generation. For some, it’s freedom, while for others, it’s security, comfort, or survival. And over the last decade, with the pandemic period having a major impact, the Filipino relationship […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Generational, Money, Mindsets:, Spending, Saving, and, Investing</media:keywords>
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<title>The Victor wins Best Landmark Design in The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Victor is a victor. The 55-meter public landmark by Robinsons Land (RLC) has just received the award for Best Landmark Design at The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, besting other landmarks in the region. “The Victor embodies the Filipino spirit — resilient, ambitious, and unwavering in its pursuit of greatness. Getting the Best Landmark Design […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Brittany bags Best Lifestyle Developer Award in regional tilt</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/brittany-bags-best-lifestyle-developer-award-in-regional-tilt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Brittany, the luxury leisure and residential arm of the Villar Group, was named Best Lifestyle Developer at the recently held Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This prestigious regional award firmly places Brittany alongside Southeast Asia’s leading developers that are known for defining modern, sophisticated lifestyle-driven communities. A distinct achievement It comes […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>October remittance growth slowest in five months</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/october-remittance-growth-slowest-in-five-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, reporter Money sent home by Filipinos abroad grew by 3% year on year in October, the slowest pace in five months, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday. Cash remittances coursed through banks climbed by 3% to $3.171 billion in October from $3.009 billion in the same month last year, data […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>GMEA@12 honors regional media and digital storytellers who helped drive inclusive digital progress</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gmea12-honors-regional-media-and-digital-storytellers-who-helped-drive-inclusive-digital-progress</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@12) recognized 15 journalists and digital storytellers whose work brought important community issues to wider public attention and showed how technology and local initiatives influence daily life across the regions. Guided by the theme “#DigitallyForward: One Barangay at a Time,” this year’s program centered on the role of regional […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Puregold President Vincent Co pushes experiential retail initiatives</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/puregold-president-vincent-co-pushes-experiential-retail-initiatives</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Puregold Price Club, Inc. President Vincent Co is steering the retailer toward experience-led and community-driven initiatives that strengthen the brand’s relevance beyond routine grocery shopping. Puregold’s recent initiative, the Hakot Relay Run, drew more than 8,000 participants, adapted the Filipino hakot practice into a team relay activity and featured direct product exposure for partner brands. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025 Philippines celebrates visionaries driving the nation’s next growth era</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/asia-pacific-enterprise-awards-apea-2025-philippines-celebrates-visionaries-driving-the-nations-next-growth-era</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) Philippines 2025 celebrated the nation’s most forward-thinking business leaders and high-performing enterprises, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the Philippines’ next era of growth through innovation, resilience, and sustainable leadership. Organized by Enterprise Asia, the region’s leading NGO for entrepreneurship, the prestigious awards ceremony was held on 10 December […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Asia, Pacific, Enterprise, Awards, APEA, 2025, Philippines, celebrates, visionaries, driving, the, nation’s, next, growth, era</media:keywords>
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