The Philippines is one of the Asian countries that are most at risk of being slapped higher reciprocal tariffs that US President Donald Trump might unleash this week, although such a plan would unlikely weigh on the nation’s domestic-driven economy, Nomura said. In a commentary, the Japanese investment bank said all of the Philippines’ merchandise […]…
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The head of a group of local exporters said they were getting ready to comply with the US government’s plan to require front-of-package nutrition labels on goods entering their country. Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. on Tuesday told the Inquirer that they see this latest regulation causing added costs for local […]…
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Tycoon Edgar Sia II has pledged P10 million to help jump-start the retirement fund of Filipinos after his company’s stock brokerage venture became the first to be accredited as an administrator of retirement savings programs. According to DragonFi Securities Inc., this can support around 2,000 Filipinos aged 18 to 35. Under the broker’s Matching Grant […]…
Keep on reading: DragonFi pledges P10M for PERA participants
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Manuel Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and the Ayala Group will unite their digital health-care systems in a bid to boost accessibility and provide a unified ecosystem for Filipinos. Metro Pacific Health Tech Corp. (mWell) said in a statement on Tuesday that it had fully acquired KonsultaMD, the flagship health-care platform of Ayala-led Globe […]…
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Despite its current weakness, the local bourse may reach the 7,600 level this year on the back of an anticipated improvement in domestic consumption and policy support, particularly the proposed reduction in stock transaction taxes. Reuben Mark Angeles, first vice president and equity research division head at First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp., said in a […]…
Keep on reading: PSEi to rebound to 7,600, says First Metro Securities
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Despite global market headwinds, local nickel output is expected to rise by as much as 15 percent this year, driven by demand from steel production and renewable energy sectors. “For 2025, we can expect probably 10 to 15 percent more [in terms of productivity],” Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) president Dante Bravo said in a […]…
Keep on reading: Philippine nickel output seen to grow by 15% this year
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The local bourse dipped below the 6,000 level on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on all steel and aluminum shipments bound for the United States. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) extended its losing streak and lost 0.82 percent or 49.37 points to 5,987.75. Likewise, the broader […]…
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PLDT Inc. will start providing services through a fiber optic submarine cable system that spans about 10,000 kilometers across Asia within this first quarter of 2025—a move that is seen to support the growing data requirements of consumers and enterprises. In a statement on Tuesday, the Manuel Pangilinan-led telco said that the Asia Direct Cable […]…
Keep on reading: PLDT will go live with Asia Direct Cable this Q1
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of diversifying investments globally cannot be overstated. For Filipinos, who traditionally favor local investment options such as real estate, small businesses and local stock markets, expanding horizons to include international assets can offer numerous advantages. By looking beyond the Philippines, investors can mitigate risks, seize global opportunities and […]…
Keep on reading: Why we also need to invest globally
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