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S&P sees steady growth in bank lending despite slowing PHL economy

S&P sees steady growth in bank lending despite slowing PHL economy

BANK LENDING in the Philippines may continue to post double-digit growth this year, S&P Global Ratings said, even as the flood control fiasco continues to dampen

Targeted support eyed for workers after jobless rate jumped in 2025

Targeted support eyed for workers after jobless rate jumped in 2025

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

ERC sets maximum allowable revenue for NGCP at P376.4B

ERC sets maximum allowable revenue for NGCP at P376.4B

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

Smart taxation, not higher taxation: A reform agenda for competitiveness

Smart taxation, not higher taxation: A reform agenda for competitiveness

By Mon Abrea For years, the Philippines has debated tax reform primarily through the lens of revenue generation. But the more urgent challenge is structural: our

Affordable and accessible healthcare is a fundamental Constitutional right

Affordable and accessible healthcare is a fundamental Constitutional right

The Supreme Court decision on the unconstitutional transfer of the PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corp.) funds was not just about voiding it and returning

PLDT Enterprise expands satellite connectivity via Starlink

PLDT Enterprise expands satellite connectivity via Starlink

PLDT INC. said its corporate arm PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its presence in satellite-enabled connectivity by leveraging Starlink services, following its

Who minds the economy?

Who minds the economy?

Ano ba talaga, Kuya?* Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan sadly shook his head and said the economy is not doing well. “In 2025, the economy expanded by 4.4%,

How to get the regular Juan and Juana to wear Pinoy tela

How to get the regular Juan and Juana to wear Pinoy tela

HOW TO GET Philippine Tropical Fabrics into the mainstream was one of the major topics during the 2026 National Textile Convention (TELACon). One of these ways

Philippine jobless rate highest in two years in 2025

Philippine jobless rate highest in two years in 2025

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

INAEC Aviation named Bell 429 maintenance center in Philippines

INAEC Aviation named Bell 429 maintenance center in Philippines

INAEC AVIATION CORP. has been designated by Bell Textron, Inc. as an approved maintenance center (AMC) in the Philippines for the Bell 429 helicopter. “Bell values