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<title>Philippine Tribune &#45; : MONEY</title>
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<title>DepEd considers solarization of public schools by 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-considers-solarization-of-public-schools-by-2027</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is looking into installing solar power panels in public schools next year to conserve electricity and cut costs amid the national energy crisis. “We’re studying the possibility of solarization of our public schools,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara told reporters in a briefing on Thursday. “This […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, considers, solarization, public, schools, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>Approved construction permits fall 2.2% in February on weak residential demand</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/approvedconstruction-permits-fall-22-in-february-on-weak-residential-demand</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Heather Caitlin P. Mañago, Researcher APPROVED building permits inched down 2.2% year on year in February, as high material costs and weaker residential demand weighed on construction activity. Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed building projects covered by the permits numbered 14,996 in February from 15,341 a year earlier. This was […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Approved construction, permits, fall, 2.2, February, weak, residential, demand</media:keywords>
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<title>Cignal partners with Samsung to expand viewership, accessibility</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cignal-partners-with-samsung-to-expand-viewership-accessibility</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cignal said on Friday that its partnership with Samsung Electronics Philippines will help boost viewership and increase accessibility across its content and channels nationwide. “Cignal’s partnership with Samsung is key to expanding our viewership,” MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., President &amp; Chief Executive Officer Victorico “Ricky” Vargas said in a news release. “This allows us to bring […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cignal, partners, with, Samsung, expand, viewership, accessibility</media:keywords>
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<title>eGovPH app back online; DICT rules out security breach</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/egovph-app-back-online-dict-rules-out-security-breach</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The eGovPH Super App has been restored following reports of service disruptions attributed to a surge in user activity, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Friday. DICT Undersecretary for e-Government David L. Almirol Jr. clarified that the temporary downtime was not caused by a security incident but rather by an overwhelming […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eGovPH, app, back, online, DICT, rules, out, security, breach</media:keywords>
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<title>Genteelhome unveils unique pieces for Sibol Series</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/genteelhome-unveils-unique-pieces-for-sibol-series</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pampanga-based furniture maker Genteelhome launched Sibol, the first series of the Burnt Collection, unveiling uniquely crafted bespoke wood pieces. Founder Katrina Blanca de Leon told reporters in a media briefing on Wednesday that Sibol, which means to emerge or to rise, reflects the pieces from the collection. “It speaks about growth, but not the usual […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Genteelhome, unveils, unique, pieces, for, Sibol, Series</media:keywords>
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<title>Canva AI 2.0 brings agentic, automation features to power end&#45;to&#45;end design process</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/canva-ai-20-brings-agentic-automation-features-to-power-end-to-end-design-process</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ VISUAL COMMUNICATION platform Canva has introduced Canva AI 2.0, a new suite of tools that leverage agentic artificial intelligence to redefine the creative process via conversational design. Launched at the Canva Create 2026 event in Los Angeles on April 16, Canva AI 2.0 marks its shift from a design platform with AI tools to an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:10:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Canva, 2.0, brings, agentic, automation, features, power, end-to-end, design, process</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos says gov’t coordinating with Czech officials for return of ex&#45;lawmaker Co</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-says-govt-coordinating-with-czech-officials-for-return-of-ex-lawmaker-co</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said that the government is coordinating with Czech officials to enable the immediate return of former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” S. Co. Mr. Marcos earlier announced on his social media account on Thursday evening that Mr. Co had been captured and detained in Prague. “Our coordination with Czech authorities […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:10:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, says, gov’t, coordinating, with, Czech, officials, for, return, ex-lawmaker</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL crisis response must stay targeted amid thin fiscal buffers, says IMF</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-crisis-response-must-stay-targeted-amid-thin-fiscal-buffers-says-imf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippines’ response to the Middle East war-driven energy crisis should remain time-bound and targeted to help preserve its limited fiscal buffers as price shocks may persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. Krishna Srinivasan, director for the Asia and Pacific Department at the IMF, said it […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, crisis, response, must, stay, targeted, amid, thin, fiscal, buffers, says, IMF</media:keywords>
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<title>Two decades of excellence: Euro Motor celebrates 20th anniversary with landmark debut at Makina Moto Expo 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/two-decades-of-excellence-euro-motor-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-landmark-debut-at-makina-moto-expo-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Euro Motor, a pioneer in providing accessible and dependable mobility for Filipinos, marked a historic milestone at the Makina Moto Expo 2026. The event served as the brand’s official debut at the prestigious expo, coinciding with its 20th anniversary of operations in the Philippines. Since its entry into the local market in 2006, Euro Motor has built a legacy […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Two, decades, excellence:, Euro, Motor, celebrates, 20th, anniversary, with, landmark, debut, Makina, Moto, Expo, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace OKs P4&#45;billion worth of loans for MSMEs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/palace-oks-p4-billion-worth-of-loans-for-msmes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday approved the P4-billion emergency loan program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help businesses affected by the war in the Middle East. “President Marcos has cleared a program for MSMEs in distress as a result of the global oil shock to avail of easy loans ranging […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:10:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, OKs, P4-billion, worth, loans, for, MSMEs</media:keywords>
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<title>DigiPlus secures South Africa licenses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. said it received approvals from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), paving the way for its entry into South Africa, its second international market. “South Africa is set to be DigiPlus’ second international market after the company’s entry into Brazil,” the company said in a statement on Thursday. The listed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DigiPlus, secures, South, Africa, licenses</media:keywords>
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<title>Energy regulator approves over P4&#45;billion cost recovery for Meralco</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/energy-regulator-approves-over-p4-billion-cost-recovery-for-meralco</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CONSUMERS served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will face higher electricity rates starting in September after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the recovery of more than P4 billion in costs tied to a major gas plant owned by its affiliate. In an order promulgated on April 14, the ERC gave Meralco the go signal […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Energy, regulator, approves, over, P4-billion, cost, recovery, for, Meralco</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil crisis to drive more Filipinos into poverty — PIDS</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-crisis-to-drive-more-filipinos-into-poverty-pids</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) projects an additional 1.34 million Filipinos will be pushed into poverty this year amid surging oil prices due to the Middle East war. In a policy note, PIDS Senior Research Fellow Jose Ramon G. Albert said the national poverty rate is projected to go up to 14.4% this […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, crisis, drive, more, Filipinos, into, poverty, —, PIDS</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos allows up to 40% foreign ownership in small retailers</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-allows-up-to-40-foreign-ownership-in-small-retailers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has eased foreign investment rules for retail trade by allowing overseas investors to own as much as 40% of enterprises with paid-up capital of less than P25 million, under the Philippines’ 13th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List (RFINL). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, allows, 40, foreign, ownership, small, retailers</media:keywords>
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<title>IMF says Philippines faces ‘difficult situation’ as Mideast energy shocks weigh on growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-says-philippines-faces-difficult-situation-as-mideast-energy-shocks-weigh-on-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippines is facing a difficult situation as its heavy reliance on oil imports tests its economic resilience amid the ongoing energy crisis from the Middle East war, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF, says, Philippines, faces, ‘difficult, situation’, Mideast, energy, shocks, weigh, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Prime Energy eyes new gas blocks beyond Malampaya</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/prime-energy-eyes-new-gas-blocks-beyond-malampaya</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RAZON-LED Prime Energy Resources Development B.V., operator of the Malampaya gas field, said it is exploring potential areas beyond the country’s main natural gas source to help firm up power supply. Prime Energy President and Chief Executive Officer Donnabel Kuizon-Cruz said the company is studying opportunities to explore additional blocks aside from Malampaya. “We were […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prime, Energy, eyes, new, gas, blocks, beyond, Malampaya</media:keywords>
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<title>Emerging Asia needs ‘narrowly targeted’ policies vs energy shocks — IMF</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/emerging-asia-needs-narrowly-targeted-policies-vs-energy-shocks-imf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — Policymakers in Emerging Asia markets such as the Philippines should implement “narrowly targeted” measures to weather current energy shocks from the Middle East war, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emerging, Asia, needs, ‘narrowly, targeted’, policies, energy, shocks, —, IMF</media:keywords>
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<title>Pump prices may drop further next week — DoE</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pump-prices-may-drop-further-next-week-doe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LOCAL PUMP PRICES may continue to decline next week based on early estimates, despite renewed upward pressure on global oil prices following the US blockade of Iranian ports, a Department of Energy (DoE) official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pump, prices, may, drop, further, next, week, —, DoE</media:keywords>
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<title>Cash remittances hit 9&#45;month low in February</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cash-remittances-hit-9-month-low-in-february</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell to its lowest level in nine months in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cash, remittances, hit, 9-month, low, February</media:keywords>
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<title>Remolona: BSP has room to tighten</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/remolona-bsp-has-room-to-tighten</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has room to raise policy rates as the National Government’s planned catch-up spending is expected to cushion the economy from a sharper slowdown amid the energy crisis.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Remolona:, BSP, has, room, tighten</media:keywords>
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<title>Cebu Landmasters sets up to P14&#45;B capex for 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cebu-landmasters-sets-up-to-p14-b-capex-for-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CEBU Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) said it is allocating a lower P12 billion to P14 billion in capital expenditures (capex) this year to support its development pipeline, after posting a net income of P4.03 billion last year. “Last year’s capex was around P16 billion, and for this year, the priority is really project development, which would […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines to see faster inflation, slower GDP growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-to-see-faster-inflation-slower-gdp-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MOODY’S RATINGS lowered its growth forecast for the Philippines and raised its inflation outlook, reflecting the impact of soaring global energy prices amid the Middle East conflict. In a credit opinion on Tuesday, Moody’s cut its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to 4.9% this year from 5.5% previously. This is below the government’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lower demand, higher prices push LPG supply to 50 days</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/lower-demand-higher-prices-push-lpg-supply-to-50-days</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’S liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply increased to the equivalent of 50 days of inventory, driven by a seasonal decline in consumption that was further exacerbated by soaring prices, according to the LPG Marketers Association, Inc. (LPGMA). LPGMA Founder Arnel U. Ty said the nationwide demand plunged by 30% month on month in April, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DBCC opposes suspension of excise tax on gas, diesel</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dbcc-opposes-suspension-of-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SUSPENDING EXCISE TAXES on diesel and gasoline would only provide limited relief compared to lifting levies on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene as the resulting decline in pump prices would be small, the Department of Finance said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>IMF downgrades Philippine growth to 4.1%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-downgrades-philippine-growth-to-41</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-downgrades-philippine-growth-to-41</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) now expects Philippine economic growth this year to fall far below the government’s target as the oil shock from the Middle East war adds to the impact of a graft scandal that stalled public spending. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF, downgrades, Philippine, growth, 4.1</media:keywords>
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<title>Relief from diesel, gasoline excise tax suspension to be limited, economic managers say</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/relief-from-diesel-gasoline-excise-tax-suspension-to-be-limited-economic-managers-say</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/relief-from-diesel-gasoline-excise-tax-suspension-to-be-limited-economic-managers-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Justine Irish DP. Tabile, Senior Reporter SUSPENDING excise taxes on diesel and gasoline would only provide limited relief compared to lifting levies on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene as the resulting decline in pump prices would be small, the Department of Finance said. “The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has determined that suspending […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:06:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Relief, from, diesel, gasoline, excise, tax, suspension, limited, economic, managers, say</media:keywords>
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<title>DPWH OKs award of P7.78&#45;B Boracay bridge to SMC unit</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-oks-award-of-p778-b-boracay-bridge-to-smc-unit</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dpwh-oks-award-of-p778-b-boracay-bridge-to-smc-unit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it has approved the award of the P7.78-billion Boracay bridge project to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC), the infrastructure arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, OKs, award, P7.78-B, Boracay, bridge, SMC, unit</media:keywords>
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<title>Fuel retailers roll back gasoline, diesel prices</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/fuel-retailers-roll-back-gasoline-diesel-prices</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/fuel-retailers-roll-back-gasoline-diesel-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEVERAL OIL FIRMS are rolling back prices beyond the government’s initial projections, with diesel prices expected to drop by up to P23 per liter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fuel, retailers, roll, back, gasoline, diesel, prices</media:keywords>
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<title>Housing dream slips further for Manila’s working poor</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/housing-dream-slips-further-for-manilas-working-poor</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/housing-dream-slips-further-for-manilas-working-poor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ELISA T. IFURUNG still imagines the day she can stop packing belongings into rented rooms. The 69-year-old retired household helper has moved five times as landlords raised rents beyond what her family could afford, each transfer shrinking the chances of settling down in a home she can call her own. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Housing, dream, slips, further, for, Manila’s, working, poor</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines lags ASEAN neighbors in FDI Confidence Index</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-lags-asean-neighbors-in-fdi-confidence-index</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-lags-asean-neighbors-in-fdi-confidence-index</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES dropped two spots to 18th out of 25 emerging markets in the 2026 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index by global management consulting firm Kearney.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, lags, ASEAN, neighbors, FDI, Confidence, Index</media:keywords>
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<title>Excise tax on LPG, kerosene suspended</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-suspended</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said he approved the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene to soften the impact of rising fuel costs on households, while leaving levies on gasoline and diesel unchanged. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Excise, tax, LPG, kerosene, suspended</media:keywords>
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<title>BYD builds EV inventory in PHL as oil prices spur demand</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/byd-builds-ev-inventory-in-phl-as-oil-prices-spur-demand</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/byd-builds-ev-inventory-in-phl-as-oil-prices-spur-demand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHINESE electric carmaker BYD Cars Philippines is ramping up inventory in anticipation of stronger electric vehicle (EV) demand in the country, as rising oil prices are expected to push more consumers to shift to EVs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BYD, builds, inventory, PHL, oil, prices, spur, demand</media:keywords>
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<title>PEZA says one&#45;year WFH to help protect jobs, growth</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-says-one-year-wfh-to-help-protect-jobs-growth</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peza-says-one-year-wfh-to-help-protect-jobs-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALLOWING economic zone locators to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for one year will help sustain business growth and preserve jobs amid external headwinds, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PEZA, says, one-year, WFH, help, protect, jobs, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>NG gross borrowings jump over 40% in Feb.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-gross-borrowings-jump-over-40-in-feb</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-gross-borrowings-jump-over-40-in-feb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE National Government’s (NG) gross borrowings grew by over 40% in February amid a surge in domestic borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Data from the BTr showed that the total gross borrowings jumped by 41% to P478.77 billion in February from P339.55 billion in the same month in 2025. Domestic debt accounted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>gross, borrowings, jump, over, 40, Feb.</media:keywords>
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<title>IMF&#45;World Bank meetings to kick off with the global economy under strain</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-world-bank-meetings-to-kick-off-with-the-global-economy-under-strain</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/imf-world-bank-meetings-to-kick-off-with-the-global-economy-under-strain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank hold their spring meetings this week as the war in the Middle East weighs on the global economy. In a speech ahead of the 2026 Spring Meetings, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said addressing economic shocks amid the energy crisis triggered by the Middle […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF-World, Bank, meetings, kick, off, with, the, global, economy, under, strain</media:keywords>
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<title>Diesel price rollback seen at P20 per liter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/diesel-price-rollback-seen-at-p20-per-liter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/diesel-price-rollback-seen-at-p20-per-liter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MOTORISTS are finally getting a much-needed break after weeks of hefty increases, as the Department of Energy expects pump price rollbacks, with diesel prices seen dropping by at least P20 per liter (/l). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Diesel, price, rollback, seen, P20, per, liter</media:keywords>
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<title>Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 4 via Zoom</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/metro-retail-stores-group-inc-to-hold-annual-stockholders-meeting-on-may-4-via-zoom</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/metro-retail-stores-group-inc-to-hold-annual-stockholders-meeting-on-may-4-via-zoom</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Metro, Retail, Stores, Group, Inc., hold, Annual, Stockholders’, Meeting, May, via, Zoom</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ FDI net inflows slide to 4&#45;month low in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-fdi-net-inflows-slide-to-4-month-low-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-fdi-net-inflows-slide-to-4-month-low-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) slumped to a four-month low in January as geopolitical risks dampened investor sentiment, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. Preliminary data from the BSP showed FDI net inflows fell by 39.2% to $443 million in January from $729 million a year ago. Month on month, net inflows […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, FDI, net, inflows, slide, 4-month, low, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropical Storm Sinlaku to enter PAR as early as Wednesday</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tropical-storm-sinlaku-to-enter-par-as-early-as-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tropical-storm-sinlaku-to-enter-par-as-early-as-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Storm Sinlaku (international name), which will be locally named Caloy, is likely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as early as Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. “It is possible that it may enter our PAR next week, between Wednesday and Thursday,” Leanne Marie Loreto, weather specialist of the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropical, Storm, Sinlaku, enter, PAR, early, Wednesday</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE eyes fuel price rollback next week</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-eyes-fuel-price-rollback-next-week</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-eyes-fuel-price-rollback-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Energy (DoE) said on Friday that fuel prices may roll back next week after consecutive weeks of price hikes, as the United States and Iran enter a two-week ceasefire. “Based on the trend within the past four days, there is a rollback,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said in Filipino during a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, eyes, fuel, price, rollback, next, week</media:keywords>
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<title>DigiPlus elevates BingoPlus Philippine Open to International Series stage</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/digiplus-elevates-bingoplus-philippine-open-to-international-series-stage</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/digiplus-elevates-bingoplus-philippine-open-to-international-series-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is solidifying the Philippines’ presence on the global sporting map, securing the staging of  world-renowned International Series (IS) for a second straight year. Building on the success of the 2025 showcase, DigiPlus, through its pioneering brand BingoPlus, is stepping up as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DigiPlus, elevates, BingoPlus, Philippine, Open, International, Series, stage</media:keywords>
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<title>Crease&#45;less foldable Oppo Find N6 to launch in PH soon</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/crease-less-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/crease-less-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese tech brand Oppo on Friday announced that its new flagship foldable, the Oppo Find N6, is set to arrive in the Philippines soon. The device has drawn significant attention since its global launch in March for its virtually crease-free display. “So here at Oppo, we continue to push innovation and industry-leading capabilities,” Jubilius Yu, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crease-less, foldable, Oppo, Find, launch, soon</media:keywords>
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<title>Maharlika backs proposal to tap fund for energy diversification</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/maharlika-backs-proposal-to-tap-fund-for-energy-diversification</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/maharlika-backs-proposal-to-tap-fund-for-energy-diversification</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) said it is open to a proposal raised during a House hearing to tap the sovereign wealth fund for energy diversification as fuel supply risks rise. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maharlika, backs, proposal, tap, fund, for, energy, diversification</media:keywords>
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<title>OFW remittances at risk as Mideast war drags on</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ofw-remittances-at-risk-as-mideast-war-drags-on</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ofw-remittances-at-risk-as-mideast-war-drags-on</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES could see a drop in cash sent home by overseas workers if the Middle East conflict persists, global debt watcher Moody’s Ratings said. The country’s “Baa2 stable” rating places it among higher-rated sovereigns, which Moody’s Ratings said generally have stronger financial and institutional buffers, although prolonged disruptions could pose risks to the country’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OFW, remittances, risk, Mideast, war, drags</media:keywords>
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<title>Banks’ bad loan ratio hits 6&#45;month high in Feb.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-bad-loan-ratio-hits-6-month-high-in-feb</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-bad-loan-ratio-hits-6-month-high-in-feb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE BANKING sector’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to a six-month high in February, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Domestic banks’ gross NPL ratio increased to 3.33% as of end-February from 3.31% a month earlier but eased from 3.38% a year ago. This was the highest bad loan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Banks’, bad, loan, ratio, hits, 6-month, high, Feb.</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t eyes P60&#45;billion EV incentives</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-eyes-p60-billion-ev-incentives</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-eyes-p60-billion-ev-incentives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government is looking to earmark P60 billion to support the local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), with the Department of Trade and Industry citing rising fuel costs and the need to reduce reliance on gasoline-powered vehicles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, eyes, P60-billion, incentives</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P cuts PHL outlook to ‘stable’ on Middle East risks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-cuts-phl-outlook-to-stable-on-middle-east-risks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-cuts-phl-outlook-to-stable-on-middle-east-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ S&amp;P GLOBAL RATINGS revised the Philippines’ credit outlook to “stable” from “positive,” citing risks to the country’s external and fiscal position from surging energy prices due to the Middle East conflict and a slowdown in infrastructure spending. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P, cuts, PHL, outlook, ‘stable’, Middle, East, risks</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd OKs blended learning, flexible teacher training in private schools</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-oks-blended-learning-flexible-teacher-training-in-private-schools</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-oks-blended-learning-flexible-teacher-training-in-private-schools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Private schools are allowed to implement a blended learning modality and flexible teacher training to cut expenses amid the nationwide energy crisis, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). “We understand the challenges our private schools are facing,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara said in a news release on Thursday. “We want to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, OKs, blended, learning, flexible, teacher, training, private, schools</media:keywords>
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<title>Why has Mary Grace opened in Singapore? Family.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/why-has-mary-grace-opened-in-singapore-family</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/why-has-mary-grace-opened-in-singapore-family</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MARY GRACE CAFE, a well-loved fixture in the Manila dining scene, has opened its first international branch at 52 Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar in Singapore. While planning took over a year and there were a series of pop-ups held in the city-state in preparation, the branch officially opened on March 13. Seating 28 people, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:18:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, has, Mary, Grace, opened, Singapore, Family.</media:keywords>
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<title>ACEN sees ‘silver lining’ in excess RE supply</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-sees-silver-lining-in-excess-re-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/acen-sees-silver-lining-in-excess-re-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ACEN CORP. said it sees a “silver lining” in having excess power to sell to customers, as energy market volatility linked to the Middle East conflict creates opportunities for renewable energy (RE) providers, its chief executive said. “The silver lining is we have excess power to sell to customers. So, this is a good time […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACEN, sees, ‘silver, lining’, excess, supply</media:keywords>
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<title>Infrastructure spending slumps in December</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/infrastructure-spending-slumps-in-december</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/infrastructure-spending-slumps-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING slumped by an annual 28% in December as tighter controls remained in place amid the corruption scandal, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. Latest data from the DBM showed that spending on infrastructure and other capital outlays fell by 27.9%, or P40.9 billion, to P105.8 billion in December 2025 from P146.7 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Infrastructure, spending, slumps, December</media:keywords>
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<title>World Bank slashes PHL growth forecast to 3.7%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/world-bank-slashes-phl-growth-forecast-to-37</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/world-bank-slashes-phl-growth-forecast-to-37</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE WORLD BANK slashed its growth forecast for the Philippines to 3.7% this year, well below the government’s target, as the war in the Middle East weighs on economic activity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>World, Bank, slashes, PHL, growth, forecast, 3.7</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP: Inflation risks growing sharply</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-inflation-risks-growing-sharply</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-inflation-risks-growing-sharply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation risks have “significantly” grown after consumer prices sharply accelerated in March amid the oil crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP:, Inflation, risks, growing, sharply</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P cuts Philippines outlook to ‘stable’ amid rising risks from Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-cuts-philippines-outlook-to-stable-amid-rising-risks-from-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-cuts-philippines-outlook-to-stable-amid-rising-risks-from-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ S&amp;P Global Ratings cut its outlook on the Philippines to “stable” from “positive,” citing the impact of the energy crisis on the country’s external and fiscal positions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P, cuts, Philippines, outlook, ‘stable’, amid, rising, risks, from, Middle, East, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>Inflation risks rise after target breach in March — BSP</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-risks-rise-after-target-breach-in-march-bsp</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/inflation-risks-rise-after-target-breach-in-march-bsp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation risks have “significantly” grown after consumer prices rose faster than expected in March amid the oil crisis. This came after soaring fuel prices pushed headline inflation to 4.1% last month, well-above than the central bank’s expected 3.1%-3.9% print. It likewise marked a sharp pick up from the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inflation, risks, rise, after, target, breach, March, —, BSP</media:keywords>
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<title>Office demand rises 77% in Q1; outlook turns cautious</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/office-demand-rises-77-in-q1-outlook-turns-cautious</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/office-demand-rises-77-in-q1-outlook-turns-cautious</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE office market started 2026 with stronger net demand, as net absorption rose 77% year on year to 133,000 square meters (sq.m.) in the first quarter (Q1), property consultancy firm Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said. Gross demand, however, reached 234,000 sq.m., down 22% from the previous quarter, which LPC said was “consistent with typical […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Office, demand, rises, 77, Q1, outlook, turns, cautious</media:keywords>
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<title>Record&#45;low fertility rate puts Philippines’ growth window at risk</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/record-low-fertility-rate-puts-philippines-growth-window-at-risk</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/record-low-fertility-rate-puts-philippines-growth-window-at-risk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES must act fast to harness its demographic dividend and reach high-income status, analysts said, as a record-low fertility rate raises the risk of falling into the “aging before becoming rich” trap, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Record-low, fertility, rate, puts, Philippines’, growth, window, risk</media:keywords>
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<title>Budget deficit narrows to P171.2 billion in February</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/budget-deficit-narrows-to-p1712-billion-in-february</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/budget-deficit-narrows-to-p1712-billion-in-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit narrowed to P171.2 billion in February after revenue growth outpaced expenditures, the Bureau of Treasury said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Budget, deficit, narrows, P171.2, billion, February</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE: Oil prices unlikely to drop anytime soon</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-oil-prices-unlikely-to-drop-anytime-soon</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-oil-prices-unlikely-to-drop-anytime-soon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’S Energy chief does not expect oil prices to immediately rebound from recent sharp increases, citing extensive damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE:, Oil, prices, unlikely, drop, anytime, soon</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil shock brings inflation to 4.1%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-brings-inflation-to-41</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-brings-inflation-to-41</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FASTER PRICE INCREASES in fuel, electricity and food including rice, drove Philippine inflation past the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target for the first time in nearly two years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, shock, brings, inflation, 4.1</media:keywords>
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<title>PCC flags competition concerns in retail power market</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pcc-flags-competition-concerns-in-retail-power-market</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pcc-flags-competition-concerns-in-retail-power-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE Competition Commission (PCC) said the government may need to review rules governing companies involved in both electricity generation and retail supply, citing competition concerns in the retail electricity market. Citing its market study, the PCC said retail electricity suppliers (RES) affiliated with power generators may have easier access to electricity supply, making it […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCC, flags, competition, concerns, retail, power, market</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines at ‘high risk’ for political instability amid Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-at-high-risk-for-political-instability-amid-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-at-high-risk-for-political-instability-amid-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES remains at “high risk” for political instability as the widening conflict in the Middle East threatens local supply chains and energy security, according to Washington‑based South Asia Foresight Network (SAFN). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, ‘high, risk’, for, political, instability, amid, Middle, East, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>Pump prices continue to rise; diesel may top P170 per liter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pump-prices-continue-to-rise-diesel-may-top-p170-per-liter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pump-prices-continue-to-rise-diesel-may-top-p170-per-liter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PUMP PRICES are expected to continue to go up this week, with diesel likely to go above P170 per liter as the Iran war enters its second month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pump, prices, continue, rise, diesel, may, top, P170, per, liter</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP may hike if inflation breaches 4%, says AMRO</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-hike-if-inflation-breaches-4-says-amro</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-hike-if-inflation-breaches-4-says-amro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) easing cycle has likely ended, with rate hikes now on the table as energy shocks amid the Middle East war could stoke inflation this year, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, hike, inflation, breaches, 4, says, AMRO</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war threatens Philippine growth outlook</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/middle-east-war-threatens-philippine-growth-outlook</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/middle-east-war-threatens-philippine-growth-outlook</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE MIDDLE EAST conflict threatens the Philippines’ growth prospects but a rebound in private spending and robust exports could still position the country as the second fastest-growing economy in the region, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, threatens, Philippine, growth, outlook</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT builds infrastructure to prepare Filipino youth for AI future</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pldt-builds-infrastructure-to-prepare-filipino-youth-for-ai-future</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pldt-builds-infrastructure-to-prepare-filipino-youth-for-ai-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PLDT, Inc. is expanding its digital infrastructure and training programs to prepare Philippine universities and the local workforce for the integration of artificial intelligence. During a forum for the Mendiola Consortium at Centro Escolar University in Manila, Blums Pineda, senior vice-president and head of Enterprise Business Group at PLDT and Smart, and PLDT Group AI […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, builds, infrastructure, prepare, Filipino, youth, for, future</media:keywords>
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<title>BoI&#45;approved investment pledges up 27% in Feb.</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/boi-approved-investment-pledges-up-27-in-feb</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/boi-approved-investment-pledges-up-27-in-feb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) approved P36.5 billion worth of investment pledges in February, mainly driven by investment commitments in the renewable energy (RE) sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BoI-approved, investment, pledges, 27, Feb.</media:keywords>
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<title>Maharlika’s top exec says investment plans on track</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/maharlikas-top-exec-says-investment-plans-on-track</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/maharlikas-top-exec-says-investment-plans-on-track</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MAHARLIKA INVESTMENT Corp. (MIC) said capital deployment will remain on track and focused on its core pillars even as global uncertainty remains high amid the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maharlika’s, top, exec, says, investment, plans, track</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war darkens outlook for Philippine economy — BMI</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/middle-east-war-darkens-outlook-for-philippine-economy-bmi</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/middle-east-war-darkens-outlook-for-philippine-economy-bmi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is likely to expand by 4.7% this year, amid sluggish government spending and oil supply disruptions arising from the ongoing war in the Middle East, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said. In a report dated March 31, BMI said Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth may have recovered in the first quarter, expanding […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, darkens, outlook, for, Philippine, economy, —, BMI</media:keywords>
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<title>Poll: Inflation likely hit 20&#45;month high in March</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-inflation-likely-hit-20-month-high-in-march</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poll-inflation-likely-hit-20-month-high-in-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SHARP OIL PRICE increases driven by supply disruptions from the Middle East war, along with pricier rice, may have pushed Philippine inflation to its fastest pace in nearly two years, analysts said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, Inflation, likely, hit, 20-month, high, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Overtaxed but underserved: Fixing the Philippines’ tax system to unlock investment</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/overtaxed-but-underserved-fixing-the-philippines-tax-system-to-unlock-investment</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/overtaxed-but-underserved-fixing-the-philippines-tax-system-to-unlock-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is overtaxed, yet underserved. The phrase, highlighted during the presentation of global tax policy expert and Chief Tax Advisor of Asian Consulting Group (ACG) Mon Abrea, reflects a growing sentiment among taxpayers […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Overtaxed, but, underserved:, Fixing, the, Philippines’, tax, system, unlock, investment</media:keywords>
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<title>Exporters welcome E&#45;TRACC exemption</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/exporters-welcome-e-tracc-exemption</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/exporters-welcome-e-tracc-exemption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) said it welcomed the exemption of exporters from the Bureau of Customs (BoC) Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) System. In a social media post Wednesday, the group said Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno has said that the exemption covers exporters accredited as Authorized Economic Operators and registered with Investment […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Exporters, welcome, E-TRACC, exemption</media:keywords>
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<title>Manufacturers push for ‘buy local’ campaign</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manufacturers-push-for-buy-local-campaign</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manufacturers-push-for-buy-local-campaign</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said supply chain disruptions and the weak peso make it necessary to pursue a “buy-local”approach to boost domestic industrial production. In a statement late Tuesday, FPI Chairperson Elizabeth H. Lee said domestic production and procurement will ‘better position” the economy by building “capacity…to withstand external pressures.” Foreign exchange volatility […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manufacturers, push, for, ‘buy, local’, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL signs LPG deals with US, Canada, Mexico</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-signs-lpg-deals-with-us-canada-mexico</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-signs-lpg-deals-with-us-canada-mexico</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines signed supply deals with the US, Canada, and Mexico for 66 million kilograms (kg) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the LPG Marketers Association, Inc. (LPGMA) said. LPGMA founder Arnel U. Ty said the association was informed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin that the agreements were government-to-government (G2G), with the Department of Energy […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, signs, LPG, deals, with, US, Canada, Mexico</media:keywords>
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<title>Regional fertilizer sourcing to cut   exposure to volatile Gulf supply</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/regional-fertilizer-sourcing-to-cut-exposure-to-volatile-gulf-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/regional-fertilizer-sourcing-to-cut-exposure-to-volatile-gulf-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) said nearby countries are viable alternative sources of fuel-derived fertilizer that can reduce dependence on the Middle East. In a statement Wednesday, the DA said exposure to Middle Eastern fertilizer is at any rate limited to about 20%, with most imports coming from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Iran restricted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Regional, fertilizer, sourcing, cut, exposure, volatile, Gulf, supply</media:keywords>
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<title>How PSEi member stocks performed — April 1, 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/how-psei-member-stocks-performed-april-1-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/how-psei-member-stocks-performed-april-1-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, PSEi, member, stocks, performed, —, April, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Global trade headwinds to widen Philippines’ BoP and current account deficits until 2027</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/global-trade-headwinds-to-widen-philippines-bop-and-current-account-deficits-until-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/global-trade-headwinds-to-widen-philippines-bop-and-current-account-deficits-until-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) and current account deficits could widen this year until 2027 as weak global trade and geopolitical stresses from the Middle East war weigh on the country’s external position, the central bank said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) now sees the country’s BoP position […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:42:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global, trade, headwinds, widen, Philippines’, BoP, and, current, account, deficits, until, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>Banks’ foreign currency loans climb to $15.6 billion at end&#45;2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-foreign-currency-loans-climb-to-156-billion-at-end-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/banks-foreign-currency-loans-climb-to-156-billion-at-end-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OUTSTANDING LOANS granted by banks’ foreign currency deposit units (FCDU) at end-2025 slipped year on year but edged up from the previous quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said late on Tuesday. Central bank data showed that loans disbursed by banks’ FCDUs reached $15.561 billion as of December, down 1.64% from the $15.82 billion […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:42:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Banks’, foreign, currency, loans, climb, 15.6, billion, end-2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Bank lending rises by 9.5% in February</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bank-lending-rises-by-95-in-february</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bank-lending-rises-by-95-in-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Philippines banks’ lending growth picked up in February as loans for business activities expanded at a faster pace, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. The total outstanding loans from universal and commercial banks, net of reverse repurchase agreements, rose by 9.5% annually to P14.269 trillion in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bank, lending, rises, 9.5, February</media:keywords>
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<title>A feast of flavors awaits at SM City Zamboanga</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/a-feast-of-flavors-awaits-at-sm-city-zamboanga</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/a-feast-of-flavors-awaits-at-sm-city-zamboanga</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zamboanga, la mesa ya listo! The table is set for something special as a feast of firsts arrives at SM City Zamboanga. Known for its rich Chavacano heritage and a culture where meals are meant to be shared, the city’s love for good food takes center stage with a lineup of dining spots making their […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>feast, flavors, awaits, City, Zamboanga</media:keywords>
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<title>Google helps entrepreneur mothers master AI tools</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/google-helps-entrepreneur-mothers-master-ai-tools</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/google-helps-entrepreneur-mothers-master-ai-tools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Google Philippines launched its second year of artificial intelligence (AI) tools workshop for entrepreneur mothers, Gemini Academy for Mompreneurs, following the rise of AI adoption in the country. “We have to remember that AI is a tool that enhances and honors your maternal and female intuition and diskarte [strategy] – It will never replace that,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google, helps, entrepreneur, mothers, master, tools</media:keywords>
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<title>Why strengthening cyber resilience ahead of Holy Week’s long weekend matters</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/why-strengthening-cyber-resilience-ahead-of-holy-weeks-long-weekend-matters</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/why-strengthening-cyber-resilience-ahead-of-holy-weeks-long-weekend-matters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Claire Huang As a predominantly Catholic country, the Philippines observes Holy Week as a deeply meaningful nationwide break that is anticipated every year, with long weekends starting from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday. As Filipinos observe Holy Week traditions like Visita Iglesia, cyber attackers see this long break as an opportunity to target businesses […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, strengthening, cyber, resilience, ahead, Holy, Week’s, long, weekend, matters</media:keywords>
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<title>Drive with confidence this Holy Week as Toyota PH offers free emergency roadside assistance</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/drive-with-confidence-this-holy-week-as-toyota-ph-offers-free-emergency-roadside-assistance</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/drive-with-confidence-this-holy-week-as-toyota-ph-offers-free-emergency-roadside-assistance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Promo runs from April 2 to 5, 2026 To provide motorists with peace of mind as they travel during the Holy Week, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is offering FREE emergency roadside assistance to customers at select dealerships and designated areas in Cebu. From April 2 to 5, customers may avail of the Emergency Roadside Assistance […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:10:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Drive, with, confidence, this, Holy, Week, Toyota, offers, free, emergency, roadside, assistance</media:keywords>
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<title>Makati RTC denies TRO vs SEC director term limit rule</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/makati-rtc-denies-tro-vs-sec-director-term-limit-rule</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/makati-rtc-denies-tro-vs-sec-director-term-limit-rule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 38 denied an application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) circular that imposes term limits on independent directors of publicly listed companies, the regulator said. “The RTC denied GMA’s application for a TRO following revelations that the network failed to disclose […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Makati, RTC, denies, TRO, SEC, director, term, limit, rule</media:keywords>
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<title>Hotel101 eyes $300&#45;M US offering for global rollout</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/hotel101-eyes-300-m-us-offering-for-global-rollout</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/hotel101-eyes-300-m-us-offering-for-global-rollout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOTEL101 Global Holdings Corp., the Nasdaq-listed subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., is moving forward with a planned $300-million Series A perpetual preferred share offering in the United States to support its international expansion. In a disclosure, the company said it has taken the next step for the offering, with proceeds expected to “fuel the company’s strategic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hotel101, eyes, 300-M, offering, for, global, rollout</media:keywords>
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<title>NPC seeks higher charge for missionary electrification</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/npc-seeks-higher-charge-for-missionary-electrification</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/npc-seeks-higher-charge-for-missionary-electrification</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ STATE-RUN National Power Corp. (NPC) is seeking to collect P44.2 billion from on-grid electricity end-users next year, as the current charge is insufficient to sustain operations for missionary electrification amid fuel price spikes. In its filing before the Energy Regulatory Commission, NPC is proposing to collect a total of P44.2 billion as universal charge for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NPC, seeks, higher, charge, for, missionary, electrification</media:keywords>
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<title>NG gross borrowings surge to nearly P400B</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-gross-borrowings-surge-to-nearly-p400b</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-gross-borrowings-surge-to-nearly-p400b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE National Government’s (NG) gross borrowings ballooned to almost P400 billion in January as external debt more than tripled, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>gross, borrowings, surge, nearly, P400B</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP: Inflation likely rose to 3.1&#45;3.9%</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-inflation-likely-rose-to-31-39</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-inflation-likely-rose-to-31-39</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HIGHER FUEL, electricity, and rice prices, along with the peso’s weakness, likely pushed inflation to the fastest in around two years, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP:, Inflation, likely, rose, 3.1-3.9</media:keywords>
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<title>Corruption issues drag Manila to near&#45;bottom of ‘smart cities’ list</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-near-bottom-of-smart-cities-list</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-near-bottom-of-smart-cities-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter MANILA dropped seven spots in the 2026 Smart City Index by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Center (WCC), as residents continued to fret about corruption and traffic congestion. The Philippine capital ranked 132nd out of 148 countries, down seven spots from the 125th spot a year […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Corruption, issues, drag, Manila, near-bottom, ‘smart, cities’, list</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash Run 2026: A wellness festival for the green hero community</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-run-2026-a-wellness-festival-for-the-green-hero-community</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gcash-run-2026-a-wellness-festival-for-the-green-hero-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last year’s inaugural GCash Run proved to be more than a social fitness gathering by planting trees for every sign-up to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. This year, the event returned not only as a purpose-driven run but also as a full-fledged wellness festival. GCash has been playing its part in protecting […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, Run, 2026:, wellness, festival, for, the, green, hero, community</media:keywords>
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<title>Easterlies, High Pressure Area to prevail during Holy Week, says PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/easterlies-high-pressure-area-to-prevail-during-holy-week-says-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/easterlies-high-pressure-area-to-prevail-during-holy-week-says-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Easterlies and the High Pressure Area (HPA) are expected to prevail during the observance of Holy Week, bringing cloudy skies across the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. In a special weather outlook, PAGASA said that from Monday until Wednesday, partly cloudy skies due to the ridge […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Easterlies, High, Pressure, Area, prevail, during, Holy, Week, says, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Dining In/Out for Lent and Easter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dining-inout-for-lent-and-easter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dining-inout-for-lent-and-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paint sugar cookies, smash chocolate eggs THIS EASTER, dessert chef Lovely Jiao of Sugarplum Pastries invites kids and adults to elevate the celebrations with interactive season-inspired confections. Veering away from the iconic Easter bunnies, her latest collection, titled “Chicks &amp; Cheers,” introduces a blend of pastel colors and dainty elements such as bows, laces, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dining, InOut, for, Lent, and, Easter</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP sees faster inflation in March at 3.1%&#45;3.9% </title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-31-39</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-31-39</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Costlier fuel, electricity, rice and the peso’s weakness drove inflation past the central bank’s point target in March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. In its latest month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP said inflation likely settled between 3.1% and 3.9% in March, faster than the 1.8% clip […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, sees, faster, inflation, March, 3.1-3.9 </media:keywords>
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<title>DoE says 900,000 barrels of diesel to arrive next month</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-says-900000-barrels-of-diesel-to-arrive-next-month</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-says-900000-barrels-of-diesel-to-arrive-next-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ENERGY SECRETARY Sharon S. Garin on Monday said that a new batch of diesel orders totaling 900,000 barrels are set to arrive in the country next month. In a virtual press briefing on Monday, Ms. Garin said the Philippine government will receive 300,000 barrels coming from Malaysia and Singapore by early April, another 300,000 barrels […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, says, 900, 000, barrels, diesel, arrive, next, month</media:keywords>
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<title>Debt service bill jumps in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/debt-service-bill-jumps-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/debt-service-bill-jumps-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) debt service bill jumped by nearly 30% to P137.67 billion in January amid higher interest payments, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Debt, service, bill, jumps, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Back to WFH? Oil crisis reignites debate over hybrid work schemes</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/back-to-wfh-oil-crisis-reignites-debate-over-hybrid-work-schemes</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/back-to-wfh-oil-crisis-reignites-debate-over-hybrid-work-schemes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE COMPANIES are weighing a return to flexible work arrangements to cushion employees from the impact of soaring fuel costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Back, WFH, Oil, crisis, reignites, debate, over, hybrid, work, schemes</media:keywords>
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<title>Slow growth to keep BSP on hold despite oil price shocks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/slow-growth-to-keep-bsp-on-hold-despite-oil-price-shocks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/slow-growth-to-keep-bsp-on-hold-despite-oil-price-shocks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TEPID ECONOMIC GROWTH will likely force the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to stand pat until yearend even as oil price shocks amid the Middle East war are expected to stoke inflation, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Slow, growth, keep, BSP, hold, despite, oil, price, shocks</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso hits new low P60.69 vs dollar</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-hits-new-low-p6069-vs-dollar</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-hits-new-low-p6069-vs-dollar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PESO slid to an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday as soaring oil prices raise concerns over inflation and an economic slowdown. The local unit declined by 14 centavos to close at P60.69 against the greenback from its previous record-low P60.55 finish on Friday, data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, hits, new, low, P60.69, dollar</media:keywords>
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<title>1 weekend, 8 coastal sites, 2.3 metric tons of trash cleared: MPIF’s Shore It Up! drives nationwide marine cleanup</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/1-weekend-8-coastal-sites-23-metric-tons-of-trash-cleared-mpifs-shore-it-up-drives-nationwide-marine-cleanup</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/1-weekend-8-coastal-sites-23-metric-tons-of-trash-cleared-mpifs-shore-it-up-drives-nationwide-marine-cleanup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), brought together a total of 2,894 volunteers, cleared 2.3 metric tons of marine litter, and planted 600 mangroves, in its biggest Shore It Up! Weekend yet — a nationwide annual marine conservation initiative that mobilized communities across eight partner […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>weekend, coastal, sites, 2.3, metric, tons, trash, cleared:, MPIF’s, Shore, Up, drives, nationwide, marine, cleanup</media:keywords>
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<title>NTC activates nationwide communications support for Holy Week 2026</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ntc-activates-nationwide-communications-support-for-holy-week-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ntc-activates-nationwide-communications-support-for-holy-week-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has mobilized nationwide public assistance operations to ensure reliable and uninterrupted communications during the Holy Week observance. All NTC Regional Offices are directed to coordinate closely with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Civic Action Groups (CAGs), Amateur Radio Groups (ARGs), and Local Government Units (LGUs), including […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NTC, activates, nationwide, communications, support, for, Holy, Week, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Empowering women entrepreneurs through grassroots financial literacy</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-through-grassroots-financial-literacy</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-through-grassroots-financial-literacy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Across the Philippines, women entrepreneurs play a crucial role in sustaining local economies. From sari-sari stores and karinderyas to neighborhood retail businesses, women-led enterprises form a large part of the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. Yet, despite their economic contribution, many women business owners continue to face barriers when it comes to formal financing, financial knowledge, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Empowering, women, entrepreneurs, through, grassroots, financial, literacy</media:keywords>
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<title>77 years of insurance stewardship</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/77-years-of-insurance-stewardship</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/77-years-of-insurance-stewardship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines’ insurance industry is, perhaps, one of the country’s bright spots, with its growth projected to outpace most of its Asian counterparts and the overall global trajectory. According to the Germany-based insurance firm Allianz’s Global Insurance Report, the country’s insurance sector is poised to grow by 9.2% between 2025 and 2035, eventually amounting to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>years, insurance, stewardship</media:keywords>
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<title>Business confidence improves in February before Middle East conflict — BSP survey</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/business-confidence-improves-in-february-before-middle-east-conflict-bsp-survey</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/business-confidence-improves-in-february-before-middle-east-conflict-bsp-survey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aaron Michael C. Sy Reporter BUSINESSES were more optimistic in February as they expected strong consumer demand and better economic conditions, results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monthly business expectations survey (BES) showed. The central bank’s BES for February showed that businesses had an overall current-month confidence index (CI) of 8.2%, picking […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, confidence, improves, February, before, Middle, East, conflict, —, BSP, survey</media:keywords>
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<title>High fuel costs, weak peso force many Filipinos to trim Holy Week travel plans</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/high-fuel-costs-weak-peso-force-many-filipinos-to-trim-holy-week-travel-plans</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/high-fuel-costs-weak-peso-force-many-filipinos-to-trim-holy-week-travel-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DANA D. CASTILLO had planned to shop for clothes and accessories when she travels to China over the Holy Week break. Instead, the 27‑year‑old government employee is now budgeting only for food, sightseeing and a few souvenirs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, fuel, costs, weak, peso, force, many, Filipinos, trim, Holy, Week, travel, plans</media:keywords>
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<title>Prolonged Mideast war could dampen banana, pineapple exports</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/prolonged-mideast-war-could-dampen-banana-pineapple-exports</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/prolonged-mideast-war-could-dampen-banana-pineapple-exports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DESPITE a strong year-to-date growth in Philippine banana and pineapple exports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said a prolonged Middle East war threatens to disrupt the country’s outbound shipments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prolonged, Mideast, war, could, dampen, banana, pineapple, exports</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t eyes offshore issuance in Q2</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-eyes-offshore-issuance-in-q2</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-eyes-offshore-issuance-in-q2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is looking at tapping the offshore bond market in the second quarter, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. “We still have $2.5 billion left in the borrowing program, so we are looking at whether we issue (in the) second quarter or third quarter,” National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza told reporters on the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, eyes, offshore, issuance</media:keywords>
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<title>RRHI board OKs voluntary delisting plan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/rrhi-board-oks-voluntary-delisting-plan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rrhi-board-oks-voluntary-delisting-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) on Friday said its board approved the voluntary delisting of its shares from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), following a notice of intent from controlling shareholder JE Holdings, Inc. to conduct a tender offer. In a disclosure, the Gokongwei-led retailer said JE Holdings plans to launch a tender offer for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RRHI, board, OKs, voluntary, delisting, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade gap widens to $3.68B in February</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/tradegap-widens-to-368b-in-february</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/tradegap-widens-to-368b-in-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit widened year on year in February as imports rose by double-digits while exports eased, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Analysts said that February trade data suggests that recovery remains intact but vulnerable to external shocks due to the rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict. Preliminary data […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade gap, widens, 3.68B, February</media:keywords>
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<title>Long&#45;term solutions needed to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in PHL – Oxfam</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/long-term-solutions-needed-to-reduce-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-in-phl-oxfam</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/long-term-solutions-needed-to-reduce-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-in-phl-oxfam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government must pursue long-term solutions to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, as global oil price surges continue to weigh on Filipino consumers, according to Oxfam Pilipinas on Friday. The call comes after Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency last Tuesday in response to rising […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Long-term, solutions, needed, reduce, dependence, fossil, fuels, PHL, –, Oxfam</media:keywords>
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<title>Women entrepreneurs shine at SM Supermalls this Women’s Month</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/women-entrepreneurs-shine-at-sm-supermalls-this-womens-month</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/women-entrepreneurs-shine-at-sm-supermalls-this-womens-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Women-led businesses took center stage as the WomenBizPH Trade Fair successfully opened at SM Lanang Premier from March 12–14, celebrating the creativity, resilience, and growing impact of Filipina micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Organized by WomenBizPH in partnership with SM Supermalls, the three-day trade fair brought together inspiring women entrepreneurs showcasing a vibrant mix […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Women, entrepreneurs, shine, Supermalls, this, Women’s, Month</media:keywords>
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<title>Messaging is strategic for business, a driver for revenue in PHL – study</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/messaging-is-strategic-for-business-a-driver-for-revenue-in-phl-study</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/messaging-is-strategic-for-business-a-driver-for-revenue-in-phl-study</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Majority of Philippine businesses, or 80%, expect messaging-based commerce to be “strategic or transformational for revenue” in the next two years, yet “fragmented” messaging remains a barrier that stifles customer engagement and growth, according to a study commissioned by Rakuten Viber. The study, released Thursday, surveyed 271 decision-makers from Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, and the Philippines, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:34:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Messaging, strategic, for, business, driver, for, revenue, PHL, –, study</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL Malls cut operation hours amid energy emergency</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-malls-cut-operation-hours-amid-energy-emergency</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-malls-cut-operation-hours-amid-energy-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine malls on Thursday announced shortened operating hours, effective March 30, following the country’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency. SM Supermalls, the mall operations unit of Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) with 90 branches nationwide, said the adjustment aims to support nationwide energy conservation by significantly reducing demand on the national […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:34:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, Malls, cut, operation, hours, amid, energy, emergency</media:keywords>
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<title>From early detection to personalized treatment: Navigating breast cancer with care</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/from-early-detection-to-personalized-treatment-navigating-breast-cancer-with-care</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/from-early-detection-to-personalized-treatment-navigating-breast-cancer-with-care</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incidence of breast cancer in the Philippines continues to rise, positioning it as one of the most urgent health concerns among Filipino women today. In 2022, the World Health Organization Global Cancer Observatory recorded 33,079 new cases in the country, making it the most common cancer among women. Despite these numbers, medical experts emphasize […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:06:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, early, detection, personalized, treatment:, Navigating, breast, cancer, with, care</media:keywords>
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<title>Domestic abuse tops 911 VAWC reports in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/domestic-abuse-tops-911-vawc-reports-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/domestic-abuse-tops-911-vawc-reports-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Domestic abuse is the most reported form of violence against women and children (VAWC) on the country’s emergency hotline, with cases still rising since the launch of the Unified 911 system, according to the Emergency 911 National Office. “Domestic abuse continues daily in Philippine households, alongside wife battery, maltreatment, and rape,” the office said in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:06:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Domestic, abuse, tops, 911, VAWC, reports, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Malampaya operator aims to deliver gas by fourth quarter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/malampaya-operator-aims-to-deliver-gas-by-fourth-quarter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/malampaya-operator-aims-to-deliver-gas-by-fourth-quarter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Razon-led Prime Energy Resources Development B.V., the operator of the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project, said it is on track to start producing gas by the first quarter this year following the completed drilling of one of the wells. In a statement late Thursday, Prime Energy said it had a successful drilling, completion, and flow […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:06:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malampaya, operator, aims, deliver, gas, fourth, quarter</media:keywords>
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<title>DITO bags back&#45;to&#45;back awards as PH’s top rated, fastest network</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dito-bags-back-to-back-awards-as-phs-top-rated-fastest-network</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dito-bags-back-to-back-awards-as-phs-top-rated-fastest-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DITO Telecommunity Corp. was recognized as the country’s back-to-back top-rated and fastest mobile network by two renowned global internet analytics companies. During the 2026 Mobile World Congress held early this month, the company was hailed as the #1 Rated Mobile Network in the Philippines by Ookla, and also received the Fastest Mobile Network award from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:06:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DITO, bags, back-to-back, awards, PH’s, top, rated, fastest, network</media:keywords>
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<title>GT Capital profit rises to P33.7B on bank, auto contributions</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/gt-capital-profit-rises-to-p337b-on-bank-auto-contributions</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/gt-capital-profit-rises-to-p337b-on-bank-auto-contributions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TY-LED conglomerate GT Capital Holdings, Inc. reported a 17% increase in its 2025 net income to P33.68 billion, driven by contributions from Metropolitan Bank &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank) and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP). “The group’s performance in 2025 underscores the strength and resilience of our portfolio, as we navigated a complex and evolving political and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Capital, profit, rises, P33.7B, bank, auto, contributions</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine nickel industry bracing for impact of fuel shock</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-nickel-industry-bracing-for-impact-of-fuel-shock</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-nickel-industry-bracing-for-impact-of-fuel-shock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE nickel sector is bracing for potential disruptions to production and exports amid rising fuel costs and supply risks due to the war in the Middle East, industry leaders said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, nickel, industry, bracing, for, impact, fuel, shock</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso slump spreads pain from markets to households</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-slump-spreads-pain-from-markets-to-households</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-slump-spreads-pain-from-markets-to-households</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHRISTOPHER ANGELO O. LIM, a 26-year-old construction business owner in Manila, has been watching the peso’s slide with growing concern. His company imports hotel locks and other building materials, and every move in the exchange rate feeds directly into his costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, slump, spreads, pain, from, markets, households</media:keywords>
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<title>ERC suspends electricity trading as prices set to surge</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/erc-suspends-electricity-trading-as-prices-set-to-surge</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/erc-suspends-electricity-trading-as-prices-set-to-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has temporarily halted the trading in the country’s electricity spot market to curb the impact of rising prices, which is seen hitting P9 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) amid the ongoing energy crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ERC, suspends, electricity, trading, prices, set, surge</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP holds rates in off&#45;cycle meeting</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-holds-rates-in-off-cycle-meeting</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-holds-rates-in-off-cycle-meeting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept its policy rate unchanged at 4.25% during a surprise off-cycle meeting on Thursday, as it sought to calm markets amid growing concerns over the impact of the Middle East war on the economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, holds, rates, off-cycle, meeting</media:keywords>
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<title>Golden Haven recognizes top sales leaders nationwide at Golden Stars 2025, awards grand car and cash incentives</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/golden-haven-recognizes-top-sales-leaders-nationwide-at-golden-stars-2025-awards-grand-car-and-cash-incentives</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/golden-haven-recognizes-top-sales-leaders-nationwide-at-golden-stars-2025-awards-grand-car-and-cash-incentives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Golden Haven successfully concluded its Golden Stars Annual Awards 2025, a simultaneous nationwide celebration honoring its top-performing sales partners for their exceptional achievements in 2025. Two grand events were held concurrently to recognize excellence across divisions. The Luzon Division gathered at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan, while the VisMin Division celebrated at an upscale […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war may shift Filipinos to domestic, regional travels</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/middle-east-war-may-shift-filipinos-to-domestic-regional-travels</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/middle-east-war-may-shift-filipinos-to-domestic-regional-travels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel platform Klook said on Wednesday that Filipino travelers are likely to explore domestic destinations and other nearby countries, as the effects of the ongoing war in the Middle East intensify. “Because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, because of the oil price swings, we’re seeing that Filipinos are still traveling but choosing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, may, shift, Filipinos, domestic, regional, travels</media:keywords>
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<title>JG Summit profit grows to P31.9B on leisure gains</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/jg-summit-profit-grows-to-p319b-on-leisure-gains</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/jg-summit-profit-grows-to-p319b-on-leisure-gains</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GOKONGWEI-LED conglomerate JG Summit Holdings, Inc. reported a 3% increase in attributable net income for 2025 to P31.9 billion, supported by strong travel and leisure demand and sustained consumer spending. The group posted consolidated revenues of P368.6 billion, up 9%, driven by double-digit growth in its airline and real estate businesses, along with steady volume […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Summit, profit, grows, P31.9B, leisure, gains</media:keywords>
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<title>Surging fuel prices seen driving demand for EVs</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/surging-fuel-prices-seen-driving-demand-for-evs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/surging-fuel-prices-seen-driving-demand-for-evs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SOARING FUEL COSTS are expected to further accelerate demand for electric vehicles (EV) in the Philippines this year, with sales projected to post double-digit growth, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Surging, fuel, prices, seen, driving, demand, for, EVs</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P hikes Philippine growth forecast but oil crisis poses risks</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-hikes-philippine-growth-forecast-but-oil-crisis-poses-risks</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sp-hikes-philippine-growth-forecast-but-oil-crisis-poses-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A GRADUAL RECOVERY in investments and robust technology exports could drive Philippine economic growth to 5.8% this year, although the ongoing oil crisis poses a crucial risk, S&amp;P Global Ratings said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P, hikes, Philippine, growth, forecast, but, oil, crisis, poses, risks</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines most at risk of fertilizer supply shock in Southeast Asia</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-most-at-risk-of-fertilizer-supply-shock-in-southeast-asia</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-most-at-risk-of-fertilizer-supply-shock-in-southeast-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES faces the highest exposure to fertilizer price and supply risks in Southeast Asia due to its heavy reliance on imports and vulnerability to supply disruptions, according to Fitch Solutions unit BMI. In a report, BMI said the risk of reduced fertilizer application across the region is rising as global prices surge amid the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, most, risk, fertilizer, supply, shock, Southeast, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos says Philippine oil supply secure beyond 45 days</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-says-philippine-oil-supply-secure-beyond-45-days</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-says-philippine-oil-supply-secure-beyond-45-days</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the Philippines has secured enough fuel supply to last beyond 45 days despite disruptions caused by war in the Middle East, as the government scrambles to line up alternative sources and ensure existing contracts are fulfilled. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, says, Philippine, oil, supply, secure, beyond, days</media:keywords>
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<title>Retirement planning 101: The basics of enjoying the latter years of life</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/retirement-planning-101-the-basics-of-enjoying-the-latter-years-of-life</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/retirement-planning-101-the-basics-of-enjoying-the-latter-years-of-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer, BusinessWorld All roads lead to retirement. After graduating from college, working for decades, and climbing the career ladder, most Filipinos eventually retire to rest and reap the fruits of their labor. While that phase of life may seem distant, it is actually one of the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:58:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Retirement, planning, 101:, The, basics, enjoying, the, latter, years, life</media:keywords>
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<title>Robinsons Retail to close No Brand standalone stores by June</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/robinsons-retail-to-close-no-brand-standalone-stores-by-june</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/robinsons-retail-to-close-no-brand-standalone-stores-by-june</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI), the retail arm of the Gokongwei group, will close its 11 No Brand standalone stores across the Philippines by the end of June. “The decision reflects evolving consumer preferences and how customers are choosing to shop across our retail formats,” RRHI President and Chief Executive Officer Stanley C. Co said […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:06:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Robinsons, Retail, close, Brand, standalone, stores, June</media:keywords>
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<title>CAAP airport fees to drop starting April 1 amid fuel cost surge</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/caap-airport-fees-to-drop-starting-april-1-amid-fuel-cost-surge</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/caap-airport-fees-to-drop-starting-april-1-amid-fuel-cost-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) will implement adjusted airport-related charges, including terminal fees and landing and takeoff fees, for airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) starting April 1, amid rising fuel prices. “In order to help passengers and airlines, and to stabilize airfares, we […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CAAP, airport, fees, drop, starting, April, amid, fuel, cost, surge</media:keywords>
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<title>DA warns food prices to surge if oil prices remain elevated</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/da-warns-food-prices-to-surge-if-oil-prices-remain-elevated</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/da-warns-food-prices-to-surge-if-oil-prices-remain-elevated</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that without government interventions, prices of key agricultural commodities could spike by about 20% to 60% if crude oil prices surge to a 180-day average of $200 per barrel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>warns, food, prices, surge, oil, prices, remain, elevated</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines remains an underperformer among Asian peers — ANZ</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-remains-an-underperformer-among-asian-peers-anz</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-remains-an-underperformer-among-asian-peers-anz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW ZEALAND-BASED ANZ Research expects slower growth for the Philippines as it sees the country underperforming amid a continued decline in infrastructure spending. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, remains, underperformer, among, Asian, peers, —, ANZ</media:keywords>
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<title>Government allots P20B to buy 2M barrels of diesel</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/government-allots-p20b-to-buy-2m-barrels-of-diesel</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/government-allots-p20b-to-buy-2m-barrels-of-diesel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government has allocated around P20 billion to purchase two million barrels of diesel to boost the country’s stockpile, which is currently equivalent to 45 days of supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Government, allots, P20B, buy, barrels, diesel</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos still sees 6% growth by 2028</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-still-sees-6-growth-by-2028</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/marcos-still-sees-6-growth-by-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said economic targets will have to be revised to reflect the impact of the Middle East conflict but remains confident the Philippine economy will grow by 6% by the end of his term in mid-2028. “With the war in the Middle East, those (targets) have to be redrawn — everything […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, still, sees, growth, 2028</media:keywords>
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<title>MPIC eyes over P200&#45;B capex for 2026 on Meralco solar push</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/mpic-eyes-over-p200-b-capex-for-2026-on-meralco-solar-push</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mpic-eyes-over-p200-b-capex-for-2026-on-meralco-solar-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PANGILINAN-LED Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is eyeing over P200 billion in capital expenditures (capex) for 2026, nearly double its P116-billion spending in 2025, mainly driven by Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) solar projects, although the budget may still be reviewed amid geopolitical uncertainties, a company official said. “For 2026, the biggest capex will really be […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:18:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MPIC, eyes, over, P200-B, capex, for, 2026, Meralco, solar, push</media:keywords>
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<title>April hike would be ‘rash,’ says Pantheon Macroeconomics</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/april-hike-would-be-rash-says-pantheon-macroeconomics</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/april-hike-would-be-rash-says-pantheon-macroeconomics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RAISING the key policy rate would be a “rash” move even as headline inflation is expected to breach the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target band by the second half of the year, Pantheon Macroeconomics said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:18:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>April, hike, would, ‘rash, ’, says, Pantheon, Macroeconomics</media:keywords>
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<title>Pump prices continue to go up this week</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pump-prices-continue-to-go-up-this-week</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pump-prices-continue-to-go-up-this-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FUEL PRICES extended their weeks-long run of increases, although the pace of hikes has begun to ease as volatility in the global oil market is showing signs of subsiding, the Department of Energy  chief said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:18:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pump, prices, continue, this, week</media:keywords>
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<title>Moody’s Analytics trims Philippines growth forecasts</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/moodys-analytics-trims-philippines-growth-forecasts</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/moodys-analytics-trims-philippines-growth-forecasts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is expected to expand by 4.9% this year, reflecting weak domestic momentum and the energy crisis caused by the Middle East conflict, Moody’s Analytics said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Moody’s, Analytics, trims, Philippines, growth, forecasts</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso sinks to record P60.30 vs $1</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-sinks-to-record-p6030-vs-1</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-sinks-to-record-p6030-vs-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PESO fell to a new record low against the US dollar on Monday as global oil prices remained volatile amid escalating threats between the US and Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, sinks, record, P60.30</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd: field trip, prom not required for graduation</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-field-trip-prom-not-required-for-graduation</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/deped-field-trip-prom-not-required-for-graduation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that non-academic activities should not be a requirement for graduation, following the agency’s push for low-cost ceremonies due to rising fuel costs. “We must ensure that this milestone remains a celebration of achievement rather than a financial ordeal for our parents, especially as we navigate the economic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd:, field, trip, prom, not, required, for, graduation</media:keywords>
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<title>PH game dev sector seen matching Korea, Japan — Xsolla</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ph-game-dev-sector-seen-matching-korea-japan-xsolla</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ph-game-dev-sector-seen-matching-korea-japan-xsolla</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine game development sector is likely to grow as large as its Asian neighbors in the coming years, driven by the country’s sizable market and predominantly young, tech-savvy population that could become future creators, according to Xsolla, a global video game commerce firm. “I think it could be as big as Korea or Japan, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>game, dev, sector, seen, matching, Korea, Japan, —, Xsolla</media:keywords>
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<title>Personal Equity and Retirement Account: Path to building long&#45;term retirement plan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/personal-equity-and-retirement-account-path-to-building-long-term-retirement-plan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/personal-equity-and-retirement-account-path-to-building-long-term-retirement-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer, BusinessWorld For some Filipinos, retirement carries the promise of stability, where daily needs no longer depend on a paycheck. Yet for others, the same moment brings uncertainty, as savings stretch against rising costs and the absence of steady income. Such divide traces back to how early and how […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Personal, Equity, and, Retirement, Account:, Path, building, long-term, retirement, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC’s Lim firm on broker&#45;director term limits</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/secs-lim-firm-on-broker-director-term-limits</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/secs-lim-firm-on-broker-director-term-limits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said the proposed 10-year cumulative term limit for broker-directors of an exchange remains firm, while noting that the Commission is open to valid feedback from market participants. “As far as I’m concerned, the term limits are non-negotiable, but I’m still listening to their comments. If they […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:06:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC’s, Lim, firm, broker-director, term, limits</media:keywords>
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<title>DoST launches sustainable innovation, agriculture hubs in Cagayan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-launches-sustainable-innovation-agriculture-hubs-in-cagayan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dost-launches-sustainable-innovation-agriculture-hubs-in-cagayan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology (DoST), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, formally launched the Cagayan Innovation Hub, the SARAI Provincial Hub, and the SciTech Philippines Awards on March 16, strengthening efforts to promote innovation, data-driven governance, and climate-resilient agriculture in the province. The initiative is anchored on Project SARAI and aims […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoST, launches, sustainable, innovation, agriculture, hubs, Cagayan</media:keywords>
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<title>Manila’s slow response to oil price spike exposes economy to energy shock</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/manilas-slow-response-to-oil-price-spike-exposes-economy-to-energy-shock</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manilas-slow-response-to-oil-price-spike-exposes-economy-to-energy-shock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government’s slow response to surging oil prices risks worsening the economic impact of the latest energy shock, analysts said, as elevated global crude costs begin to filter through to transport fares and supply chains. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila’s, slow, response, oil, price, spike, exposes, economy, energy, shock</media:keywords>
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<title>DBM eyes cost&#45;cutting measures if fuel excise tax is suspended</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-eyes-cost-cutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-eyes-cost-cutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) said that it is looking at cost-cutting measures should the revenue losses from the proposed suspension of excise tax on fuel are not fully offset. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBM, eyes, cost-cutting, measures, fuel, excise, tax, suspended</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE clears limited rollout of Euro II fuels</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-clears-limited-rollout-of-euro-ii-fuels</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-clears-limited-rollout-of-euro-ii-fuels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is allowing the temporary rollout of Euro II, or fuels that meet an older emission standard with higher sulfur content, for select transport and industrial uses to augment fuel supply. In a statement on Sunday, the DoE said it has issued a department circular authorizing the “temporary and controlled” introduction […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, clears, limited, rollout, Euro, fuels</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP may pause in April — Moody’s</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-pause-in-april-moodys</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-may-pause-in-april-moodys</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may pause at its next meeting rather than immediately reverse its easing cycle amid oil price spikes and the peso’s depreciation, Moody’s Analytics said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, pause, April, —, Moody’s</media:keywords>
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<title>Robinsons Land Charts Next Phase of Growth with 2026 Pipeline</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/robinsons-land-charts-next-phase-of-growth-with-2026-pipeline</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/robinsons-land-charts-next-phase-of-growth-with-2026-pipeline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following its historic 45th anniversary in 2025, Robinsons Land Corporation is advancing a strong pipeline of projects in 2026 across its shopping malls, offices, hospitality, and logistics arms. RLC’s next wave of developments points to a clear direction as it moves toward its 50th year: growth shaped by relevance, local context, and the needs of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:10:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Robinsons, Land, Charts, Next, Phase, Growth, with, 2026, Pipeline</media:keywords>
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<title>Economy and Development Council OKs trimester plan</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/economy-and-development-council-oks-trimester-plan</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/economy-and-development-council-oks-trimester-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said that the Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the implementation of the three-term school calendar starting school year 2026-2027. Chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., the council approved on Thursday the Department of Education’s (DepEd) trimester system proposal, which is eyed to improve the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Economy, and, Development, Council, OKs, trimester, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>Pioneer marks Fire Prevention Month with upgraded HomeMaster Plus</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pioneer-marks-fire-prevention-month-with-upgraded-homemaster-plus</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pioneer-marks-fire-prevention-month-with-upgraded-homemaster-plus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pioneer Insurance highlights the importance of home protection this Fire Prevention Month with the newly upgraded HomeMaster Plus, a comprehensive property insurance that protects the home, its residents, its contents, and now includes one-time automatic cash assistance for excessive rainfall. While the nationwide campaign emphasizes fire safety awareness in March, Pioneer underscores that true preparedness […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pioneer, marks, Fire, Prevention, Month, with, upgraded, HomeMaster, Plus</media:keywords>
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<title>Converge launches 12&#45;MW Pampanga data center</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/converge-launches-12-mw-pampanga-data-center</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/converge-launches-12-mw-pampanga-data-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. has launched its P5-billion 12-megawatt data center in Angeles, Pampanga which further boosts its data center capacity while also helping position the country as a data center hub. “Amid the ongoing digital revolution, our capabilities must keep pace with emerging technologies. We have focused on building world-class, future-ready facilities so we […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Converge, launches, 12-MW, Pampanga, data, center</media:keywords>
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<title>Approved DepEd trimester plan lacks preparedness, says teachers’ groups</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/approved-deped-trimester-plan-lacks-preparedness-says-teachers-groups</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/approved-deped-trimester-plan-lacks-preparedness-says-teachers-groups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Teachers’ groups on Friday criticized the preparedness and implementation of the trimester plan for the school year (SY) 2026-2027, following its approval from the Economy and Development (ED) Council. “It was already mentioned that this needed consultations, but in the end, it was still approved hastily,” Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Chairperson Ruby Bernardo said […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Approved, DepEd, trimester, plan, lacks, preparedness, says, teachers’, groups</media:keywords>
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<title>POCO X8 Pro review: flagship feels at the price of a mid&#45;ranger</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/poco-x8-pro-review-flagship-feels-at-the-price-of-a-mid-ranger</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/poco-x8-pro-review-flagship-feels-at-the-price-of-a-mid-ranger</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global tech brand POCO is ending the first quarter with the release of its new midrange lineup, the POCO X8 Pro Series, which consists of two devices: the POCO X8 Pro Max and the POCO X8 Pro. The new series is promised to deliver a flagship-level experience at a more accessible price point, continuing the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>POCO, Pro, review:, flagship, feels, the, price, mid-ranger</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC clears MREIT’s P16.2&#45;billion asset infusion ahead of schedule</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-clears-mreits-p162-billion-asset-infusion-ahead-of-schedule</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/sec-clears-mreits-p162-billion-asset-infusion-ahead-of-schedule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MREIT, INC. (MREIT), the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its P16.2-billion “Wave 4” asset infusion. The approval allows the company to proceed with the acquisition of nine Grade A office buildings, MREIT said in a statement on Thursday. “The approval comes ahead […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, clears, MREIT’s, P16.2-billion, asset, infusion, ahead, schedule</media:keywords>
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<title>DBM releases P21.5B to keep infrastructure projects running, cushion rising fuel prices</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-releases-p215b-to-keep-infrastructure-projects-running-cushion-rising-fuel-prices</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dbm-releases-p215b-to-keep-infrastructure-projects-running-cushion-rising-fuel-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) released P21.47 billion to keep infrastructure projects running and cushion the impact of global shocks following an order from President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said that it fast-tracked the release of the funds to ensure that critical services continue uninterrupted amid […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBM, releases, P21.5B, keep, infrastructure, projects, running, cushion, rising, fuel, prices</media:keywords>
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<title>High oil prices could dent PHL output by 1 ppt this year</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/high-oil-prices-could-dent-phl-output-by-1-ppt-this-year</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/high-oil-prices-could-dent-phl-output-by-1-ppt-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE economic output could be reduced by up to one percentage point (ppt) this year if oil prices breach $130 per barrel, an economist said. Francisco Cid L. Terosa, an associate professor and former dean of the School of Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&amp;P), said the extent of the potential […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, oil, prices, could, dent, PHL, output, ppt, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Fitch: Middle East war weighs on Philippine credit rating outlook</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/fitch-middle-east-war-weighs-on-philippine-credit-rating-outlook</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/fitch-middle-east-war-weighs-on-philippine-credit-rating-outlook</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RISKS of stalled growth and slower fiscal consolidation amid the ongoing war in the Middle East could imperil the Philippines’ credit rating, especially as the country is among the most exposed to disruptions, Fitch Ratings said.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fitch:, Middle, East, war, weighs, Philippine, credit, rating, outlook</media:keywords>
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<title>Peso hits new low of P60.1 per dollar</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-hits-new-low-of-p601-per-dollar</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/peso-hits-new-low-of-p601-per-dollar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE PESO sank to a fresh record low on Thursday, breaching the P60-per-dollar mark and heightening inflation risks from more expensive imports. The local currency closed at a new record low of P60.10 a dollar — 58 centavos weaker than its Wednesday finish — as markets reacted to Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Israel and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peso, hits, new, low, P60.1, per, dollar</media:keywords>
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<title>PSE firm on P170&#45;B capital&#45;raising target despite market uncertainties</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/pse-firm-on-p170-b-capital-raising-target-despite-market-uncertainties</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/pse-firm-on-p170-b-capital-raising-target-despite-market-uncertainties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said it remains firm on its P170-billion capital-raising target this year despite global market uncertainties linked to the conflict in the Middle East. “I’m still firm with my P170-billion capital raising,” PSE President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon told reporters on the sidelines of the PSE’s InvestPH conference […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSE, firm, P170-B, capital-raising, target, despite, market, uncertainties</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine auto sales fall in February but electric vehicles power ahead</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-auto-sales-fall-in-february-but-electric-vehicles-power-ahead</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-auto-sales-fall-in-february-but-electric-vehicles-power-ahead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE automotive sales dropped year on year in February as demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles slumped, according to a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, auto, sales, fall, February, but, electric, vehicles, power, ahead</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines building up fuel stockpiles until May — DoE chief</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-building-up-fuel-stockpiles-until-may-doe-chief</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-building-up-fuel-stockpiles-until-may-doe-chief</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government and oil companies are already building up fuel inventories for May as early as now, the Department of Energy (DoE) chief said, as the Iran war enters its third week and continues to threaten global oil supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, building, fuel, stockpiles, until, May, —, DoE, chief</media:keywords>
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<title>PUV fare hike suspended</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/puv-fare-hike-suspended</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/puv-fare-hike-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday suspended the fare increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs), a day before its implementation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PUV, fare, hike, suspended</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP tracks Mideast war impact on PHL</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-tracks-mideast-war-impact-on-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bsp-tracks-mideast-war-impact-on-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is closely monitoring the impact of the escalating Middle East war on inflation and the broader economy as it prepares for its April 23 policy meeting. “Ahead of the monetary-policy meeting on April 23, 2026, the BSP is closely monitoring the impact of the Middle East conflict […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, tracks, Mideast, war, impact, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>NGCP proposes P23.9&#45;billion Batangas&#45;Mindoro subsea cable</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ngcp-proposes-p239-billion-batangas-mindoro-subsea-cable</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ngcp-proposes-p239-billion-batangas-mindoro-subsea-cable</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s sole grid operator, is proposing to develop a P23.9-billion submarine cable to allow Batangas to export much-needed electricity to Oriental Mindoro. In a filing with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NGCP said it is seeking to install a 500-kilovolt (kV) subsea cable crossing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NGCP, proposes, P23.9-billion, Batangas-Mindoro, subsea, cable</media:keywords>
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<title>DMCI raises capex to P24.6B, keeps bulk for property unit</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/dmci-raises-capex-to-p246b-keeps-bulk-for-property-unit</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dmci-raises-capex-to-p246b-keeps-bulk-for-property-unit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DMCI HOLDINGS, INC. is increasing its capital expenditure (capex) budget for its subsidiaries to P24.6 billion this year, up 11% from P22.2 billion in 2025, to support residential construction, expand its off-grid power capacity, and upgrade its cement operations. For 2026, DMCI Holdings is allocating P15.5 billion, or 65% of the capex, to its property […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DMCI, raises, capex, P24.6B, keeps, bulk, for, property, unit</media:keywords>
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<title>Airfares to soar in April as fuel surcharges more than double</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/airfares-to-soar-in-april-as-fuel-surcharges-more-than-double</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/airfares-to-soar-in-april-as-fuel-surcharges-more-than-double</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AIRFARES are set to surge in April, after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the passenger fuel surcharge to Level 8 for the first half of April, the highest level in two years. In an advisory on Tuesday, the CAB said it will implement a Level 8 fuel surcharge for flight tickets booked from April […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Airfares, soar, April, fuel, surcharges, more, than, double</media:keywords>
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<title>Moody’s sees no imminent PHL rating downgrade</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/moodys-sees-no-imminent-phl-rating-downgrade</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/moodys-sees-no-imminent-phl-rating-downgrade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MOODY’S RATINGS is unlikely to downgrade the Philippines’ credit rating in the near-term despite emerging risks from the Middle East war considering the country’s strong external position and reserves buffer, its analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Moody’s, sees, imminent, PHL, rating, downgrade</media:keywords>
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<title>Regulator approves PUV fare hikes on oil price surge</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/regulator-approves-puv-fare-hikes-on-oil-price-surge</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/regulator-approves-puv-fare-hikes-on-oil-price-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ COMMUTERS will face higher transportation costs starting Thursday after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved fare increases for public utility vehicles (PUVs) amid soaring pump prices, a move that could add to inflationary pressures. “It is the sense that every week, we see substantial, not just minimal changes (in oil prices). With […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Regulator, approves, PUV, fare, hikes, oil, price, surge</media:keywords>
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<title>Google rolls out AI training course for professionals, Gemini update</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/google-rolls-out-ai-training-course-for-professionals-gemini-update</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/google-rolls-out-ai-training-course-for-professionals-gemini-update</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global tech company Google LLC on Tuesday launched an artificial intelligence (AI) training course in the Philippines aimed at helping workers develop practical AI skills for the workplace. The new Google AI Professional Certificate is already available on Coursera and is composed of six comprehensive courses and a final capstone, delivered by Google experts and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google, rolls, out, training, course, for, professionals, Gemini, update</media:keywords>
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<title>Former Budget chief Abad to write on public finance for BusinessWorld</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/former-budget-chief-abad-to-write-on-public-finance-for-businessworld</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/former-budget-chief-abad-to-write-on-public-finance-for-businessworld</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FORMER Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad has joined BusinessWorld as its newest Opinion columnist. His column, “Guardrails of the Purse,” will examine the national budget and broader public finance issues — from budget preparation and congressional deliberations to debt management, fiscal transparency, and the design of major spending programs — with a strict eye on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:10:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, Budget, chief, Abad, write, public, finance, for, BusinessWorld</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Moderately free’ Philippines improves in economic freedom</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/moderately-free-philippines-improves-in-economic-freedom</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/moderately-free-philippines-improves-in-economic-freedom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES improved five spots to 77th out of 176 countries as its economy remains “moderately free,” according to a global index on economic freedom by The Heritage Foundation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Moderately, free’, Philippines, improves, economic, freedom</media:keywords>
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<title>House approves bill allowing Marcos to suspend or cut excise tax on fuel</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/house-approves-bill-allowing-marcos-to-suspend-or-cut-excise-tax-on-fuel</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/house-approves-bill-allowing-marcos-to-suspend-or-cut-excise-tax-on-fuel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading a bill authorizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to suspend or cut excise tax collections on fuel products, a move that promises to give some relief to motorists reeling from surging pump prices. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, approves, bill, allowing, Marcos, suspend, cut, excise, tax, fuel</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE: Diesel may hit P115 per liter</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-diesel-may-hit-p115-per-liter</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-diesel-may-hit-p115-per-liter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter DIESEL PRICES could reach up to P115 per liter this week at gasoline stations within Metro Manila and nearby areas as a fresh wave of big-time price increases is set to be implemented amid the Middle East conflict. Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin confirmed that diesel costs could go beyond […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE:, Diesel, may, hit, P115, per, liter</media:keywords>
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<title>LTFRB approves fare increase for jeepneys, buses, TNVS</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ltfrb-approves-fare-increase-for-jeepneys-buses-tnvs</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ltfrb-approves-fare-increase-for-jeepneys-buses-tnvs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a P1 increase in the minimum fare for traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs), raising it to P14 starting Thursday. For modern jeepneys, the minimum fare will increase by P2 to P17 from P15, LTFRB Chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II said during a media briefing on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LTFRB, approves, fare, increase, for, jeepneys, buses, TNVS</media:keywords>
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<title>Cash remittances jump by 3.5% in January</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/cash-remittances-jump-by-35-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/cash-remittances-jump-by-35-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Money sent home by Filipinos abroad climbed year on year in January but fell from the month-ago level, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. Cash remittances, or money course through banks, from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amounted to $3.02 billion in the first month of the year, up […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:14:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cash, remittances, jump, 3.5, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Your Kenny Rogers Roasters Chimichurri helps the city eat healthy, too </title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/your-kenny-rogers-roasters-chimichurri-helps-the-city-eat-healthy-too</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/your-kenny-rogers-roasters-chimichurri-helps-the-city-eat-healthy-too</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Choosing the healthier option for lunch feels like a personal victory for wellness. But for Kenny Rogers Roasters, loving oneself can be a community win — especially through their Farmvocacy program. The fan-favorite Chimichurri Solo B Plate has earned its reputation for being both delicious and nutritious. But this 2026, Kenny Rogers Roasters makes a direct […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:14:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Your, Kenny, Rogers, Roasters, Chimichurri, helps, the, city, eat, healthy, too </media:keywords>
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<title>Oil shock from Iran war may push T&#45;bill, bond yields higher</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-from-iran-war-may-push-t-bill-bond-yields-higher</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-from-iran-war-may-push-t-bill-bond-yields-higher</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ YIELDS on Philippine Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds are expected to rise this week as surging oil prices linked to escalating war in the Middle East dampens investor appetite for government debt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, shock, from, Iran, war, may, push, T-bill, bond, yields, higher</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL bank asset growth eases in Q4 as lending momentum weakens</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-bank-asset-growth-eases-in-q4-as-lending-momentum-weakens</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-bank-asset-growth-eases-in-q4-as-lending-momentum-weakens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ largest banks saw asset growth ease in the fourth quarter of 2025 as lending expanded at its slowest pace in nine quarters, reflecting the broader economic slowdown. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, bank, asset, growth, eases, lending, momentum, weakens</media:keywords>
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<title>NG debt service bill hits P2.1 trillion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-debt-service-bill-hits-p21-trillion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/ng-debt-service-bill-hits-p21-trillion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) debt service payments jumped to P2.1 trillion in 2025, surpassing the government’s own program which signals mounting fiscal pressures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>debt, service, bill, hits, P2.1, trillion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ current account gap narrows to $16.3B in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-current-account-gap-narrows-to-163b-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-current-account-gap-narrows-to-163b-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ STRONG EXPORTS growth and remittance inflows led the Philippines’ current account deficit to narrow at end-2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. Central bank data showed that the country’s current account posted a $16.291-billion gap last year, 12.3% narrower than the $18.565-billion deficit seen in 2024. This was equivalent to -3.3% of Philippine gross […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, current, account, gap, narrows, 16.3B, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>ADB to cut PHL growth projection</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-to-cut-phl-growth-projection</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/adb-to-cut-phl-growth-projection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) is looking to cut its growth forecast for the Philippines amid risks from the escalating war in the Middle East and the lingering effects of the flood control graft mess last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADB, cut, PHL, growth, projection</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-jobless-rate-jumps-to-over-three-year-high-of-58-in-january</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>Philippines, jobless, rate, jumps, over, three-year, high, 5.8, January</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/phl-looking-to-join-us-pax-silica-initiative</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>PHL, looking, join, US’, Pax, Silica, initiative</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rockwell-land-and-juan-d-nepomuceno-realty-top-off-power-plant-mall-angeles-in-rockwell-at-nepo-center</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>Rockwell, Land, and, Juan, Nepomuceno, Realty, top, off, Power, Plant, Mall, Angeles, Rockwell, Nepo, Center</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/lenovo-tech-world-26-hong-kong-a-bold-showcase-for-ai-innovation-in-asia-pacific</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>Lenovo, Tech, World, ‘26, Hong, Kong, bold, showcase, for, innovation, Asia, Pacific</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/manila-water-maynilad-to-raise-water-rates-in-april</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/16-global-microinsurance-executives-regulators-to-learn-from-pioneer-insurance</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/dito-shows-support-for-msmes-via-local-community-flea-market</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>DITO, shows, support, for, MSMEs, via, local, community, flea, market</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-lawmaker-raises-alarm-over-obesity-as-study-shows-41-of-adults-overweight</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/doe-chief-garin-says-pump-prices-unlikely-to-go-down-soon</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/house-oks-bill-scrapping-travel-tax-on-2nd-reading</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rising-fuel-prices-pinch-filipino-households-and-businesses</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/oil-shock-may-prompt-bsp-rate-hike</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>Oil, shock, may, prompt, BSP, rate, hike</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/new-study-highlights-roi-gaps-in-advertising-points-to-sufficiency-based-media-planning</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/rlc-gensan-sign-p233-billion-ppp-for-public-market-redevelopment</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/mpic-core-profit-climbs-15-to-p27b-on-power-water-toll-contributions</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-semiconductor-exports-may-reach-50b-this-year</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/house-oks-bill-allowing-marcos-to-tweak-excise-tax-on-fuel-on-2nd-reading</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-five-year-low-in-2025</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/razon-is-the-richest-filipino-on-forbes-worlds-billionaires-list</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/shifts-in-filipino-values-and-priorities-being-well-finding-balance-keeping-the-faith</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/metrobank-launches-new-toyota-platinum-card</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>Metrobank, launches, new, Toyota, Platinum, Card</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/smfb-profit-climbs-13-to-p463b-on-food-spirits-growth</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>SMFB, profit, climbs, 13, P46.3B, food, spirits, growth</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippines-improves-in-global-connectedness-dhl-report</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P:, Philippines, outpace, most, Asian, peers, next, years</media:keywords>
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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>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/philippine-factory-activity-surges-in-february</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>expecting, combined, 300, 000, rice, imports, March, April</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/debt-hits-record-p1771-trillion-in-2025</guid>
<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>
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<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>
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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>
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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>
<media:keywords>Pit, Señor, Toyota, Motor, Philippines, celebrates, Sinulog, with, Coco, Martin</media:keywords>
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<title>Review: REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G</title>
<link>https://philippinetribune.net/review-redmi-note-15-pro-5g</link>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/review-redmi-note-15-pro-5g</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>Review:, REDMI, Note, Pro</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/bir-to-resume-issuance-of-loas-within-q1</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://philippinetribune.net/govt-raises-275b-from-dollar-bonds</guid>
<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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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