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Meralco seeks okay for fresh P2.64-B refund

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, is seeking regulatory approval to refund…

BIZ BUZZ: Foxconn on the prowl in LEC

It appears Taiwanese tech manufacturing titan Foxconn is getting a look not just at opportunities…

Asean positioning as creativity powerhouse

Video games developed in Manila could find players in Jakarta. A television series from Thailand…

IMF cuts PH growth outlook on oil shock, spending slump

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth forecast for the Philippines, adding to a…

ADB opens $1.5-B lifeline for PH 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved $1.5 billion in financing to help the…

ADB, S&P slash PH GDP growth forecasts for 2026

Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) and global debt watcher S&P Global Ratings sharply cut their…

BIZ BUZZ: Time’s up for Casanova banker

What’s hotter than the unnerving foreign exchange and bond price swings in the dealing room…

BMI cuts 2026 PH growth outlook to 3.3% on infra woes

The Philippine economy is unlikely to mount a meaningful recovery in the third quarter amid…

InstaPay, PESONet transfers soar to P22 trillion as fees fall

Filipinos moved more than P22 trillion in funds through the InstaPay and PESONet systems from…

Ube’s sweet success faces growth pains

On Starbucks’ menu and grocery shelves abroad, ube—once a niche flavor internationally but long beloved…