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At the crossroads
The country’s macroeconomic environment at the moment is experiencing a stark paradox.
October 9, 2026
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No sense of entitlement
Discussions in the marketplace currently revolve around the expected inflation spike, driven by increases in daily wages, transport…
October 2, 2026
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Transition phase
At the moment, the global economy is navigating a distinct divergent path, split by the dual forces of…
September 30, 2026
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Reputational risk
The recent buzz in the banking corridor involving a top-tier private bank officer’s alleged “romantic liaison” within the…
September 25, 2026
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The peso and off-cycle meet
The clock is ticking towards the new big figure of P63 as tensions in the Middle East hei…
September 16, 2026
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AI: A game changer in business
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is a game changer that could lift the economy up the value…
September 11, 2026
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Peso and ‘a-poor-dability’
As the Philippine peso exchange rate hits ₱62 vs the dollar, inflation rises and purchasing power drops. Will…
September 4, 2026
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Sisig: Bankeros comfort food
As a chronicler of developments in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), it’s reasonable to assume that “DG”…
August 21, 2026
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A shared hope
In one of his columns, syndicated writer Mike Royko routinely used the line, “What do you expect me…
August 7, 2026Latest News Across All Categories
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IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, ‘advanced intelligence’ risks
International Monetary Fund member countries called for increasing support to countries that are facing short-term financing challenges caused by negative…
October 17, 2026
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China to open financial markets further to foreign investors, promote yuan as alternative to dollar
China plans to give foreign investors greater access to its financial markets and encourage wider use of the yuan as…
October 17, 2026
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Dollar heads for weekly loss as Fed hike bets fade, AI jitters linger
The dollar was lower on Friday and on track for its first weekly fall in more than a month against…
October 17, 2026
Money Movers
Gerard Dee snaps up more Chinabank shares
China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) first vice president Gerard Dee has increased his stake in the Sy-led lender, days after his…
October 17, 2026
Big Banks
LANDBANK touts clean audit opinion, P98 billion in dividends amid COA scrutiny
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) defended its financial management record by citing an unmodified audit opinion for 2025…
October 16, 2026