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Budget deficit bloats to P161.3 billion in August
The national government’s budget deficit widened by 90.2 percent in August as public spending surged, driven by nearly P60 billion in support for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), while revenue collections declined.
Read more →Buncio named deputy insurance commissioner
The Insurance Commission has appointed veteran banking executive Nikolai Buncio as deputy insurance commissioner, heading the regulator’s Financial Examination Group.
Read more →Coca-Cola urged to prioritize local sugar amid import plans
Sugar industry groups have called on Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines to prioritize the use of locally produced sugar and domestic production amid concerns regarding the bottler’s decision to import some of its finished products.
Read more →Group urges sharing of underground fiber
MANILA, Philippines — A consumer advocacy group has backed moves to establish national rules for shared underground fiber conduits, saying the policy should ultimately be measured by whether it delivers more reliable connectivity and fewer disruptions for Filipino consumers. “A severed fiber line can stop a student’s class, prevent a worker from earning a day’s pay, and disrupt payments, orders and other transactions for businesses of every size, from neighborhood stores
Read more →Institutional investors to inject P36.5 billion into GCash
E-wallet giant GCash is expected to book an immediate P36.5 billion in proceeds prior to listing, as large-scale funders take position, buying in as cornerstone investors. Based on its preliminary red herring prospectus, GCash’s parent Mynt Inc. said it has secured commitments from local and global investors to take part in its initial public offering.
Read more →Kaban Hotel and Casino opens new Boracay hub
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertain Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the island’s world-famous beach attractions.ment destination to the island’s world-famous beach attractions.
Read more →‘Naysayers won’t take away GCash’s very exciting story’
Ayala president and CEO Cezar Consing has allayed concerns over Mynt Inc.’s upcoming blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), saying critics won’t be able to undermine GCash’s “very exciting story.”
Read more →No Carmen, no problem: Carmen’s Best continues to enjoy sweet success
The Carmen behind Carmen’s Best is now in the United States, and the brand’s founder is no longer part of its management team.
Read more →Philippines gets additional sugar export quota from US
The Philippines has received an additional 9,151 metric ton raw value (MTRV) quota for the export of raw cane sugar to the United States, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative.
Read more →PSEi sinks to 10-month low as growth worries persist
The stock market fell yesterday to a 10-month low as lower economic growth forecasts continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
Read more →Relapse
Unless things quiet down significantly in the Middle East by some miracle, the world will experience a relapse of the oil crisis and this time, it could be worse than the crisis early this year. Mas matindi pag nabinat!
Read more →Retail growth beyond Metro Manila
It’s Friday, and for most Filipinos nowadays, the weekend is for malling. More so now, because of the unwanted effect of the Middle East War that has caused crude oil prices to rise.
Read more →Senate OKs new franchise for Razon’s power utility
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s Bohol Light Co. Inc. is moving closer to securing a new franchise to operate in Tagbilaran City after hurdling the Senate.
Read more →Peso weakens due to hawkish Fed bets and elevated oil prices
THE PESO weakened against the dollar on Thursday as strong US economic data fueled expectations of further US…
Read more →MSP Titans of the Industry Recognizes Secure Strategic Technology as 2026 Awards Finalist
Secure Strategic Technology has been named a finalist in the 2026 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence and leadership in the Managed Service Provider Industry. La Crosse, WI, September 24, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- This honor places SST among a select group of top-performing MSPs redefining what it means to be a trusted technology partner. This nomination celebrates the work they do every day — solving tough problems, building client trust, and helpi
Read more →PSEi sinks to 10-month low on growth concerns
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell for a fifth straight session on Thursday to the lowest level…
Read more →Reporters are still blocked from the White House after judge's order to restore their access
NEW YORK — A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling. The news outlets asked in a court filing for an immediate hearing to address their continued ban from White House grounds. The filing said a Secret Service agent had confiscated the
Read more →AMD CEO Shares Trump-Xi Expectations at IMPERIA Summit: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Groundcover acquires optimization platform Wand Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 24thAMD CEO Lisa Su shared her thoughts on AI at the inaugural IMPERIA Summit.Su will be
Read more →Ondo Launches Intelligent Portfolios, Powered by BlackRock, Bringing Portfolio Strategies Onchain
New Ondo Intelligent Portfolios will offer portfolio tokens based on portfolio strategies developed by BlackRock for Ondo, bringing professionally designed portfolios delivered as single onchain tokens for eligible investors outside the United States. NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ondo Finance today launched a new onchain product category: Ondo Intelligent Portfolios, curated portfolios delivered as single onchain transferable tokens. The three portfolio tokens launched today are base
Read more →MSF Shares Experience in Delivering Cancer Care to Women in Humanitarian Crises at World Cancer Congress 2026
HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking for the first time at the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong this week, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), an international medical humanitarian organisation, will share its experiences from its cancer programmes in Mali and Malawi, highlighting that cancer care is possible in resource-limited settings, but urgent action is needed to break barriers to accessing prevention, timely diagnosis and adequate treatment. MSF partici
Read more →Ultima Markets Celebrates 10 Years of Growth, Connections and Shared Success Across Asia-Pacific
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the theme "10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow", Ultima Markets honors communities across regions while staying true to its roots and keeping traders ahead of the curve. Global multi-asset CFD broker Ultima Markets commemorated its 10th anniversary with a six-city celebration tour across Asia-Pacific, honoring the partners, clients, and communities that have contributed to its growth over the past decade. Guided by its anniversar
Read more →Hollyland WeConnect 2026 Explores What Remains Irreplaceable in the Age of AI
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For creators, AI can draft scripts, generate images, and accelerate editing workflows. In response to this changing environment, Hollyland, a leading provider of wireless audio and video transmission solutions, invited creators from over 30 countries for its brand day event, WeConnect 2026. Through online conversations, in-person gatherings, and immersive cultural experiences, the program explored a fundamental question: In the age of AI, what rema
Read more →Southern California's most popular airport scales for the future with Boldyn Networks' advanced private wireless network
Private network will support security operations and future innovation LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) has been selected to design, build, and operate a high-performance private wireless network at Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT), recently ranked by JD Power as the second most popular medium-sized airport in North America1. This significant investment in ONT's digital infrastructure provides the airport with a dedicated, secure priva
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