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Philippine manufacturing PMI improves in June

Philippine manufacturing PMI improves in June

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity continued to expand in June amid stronger output and new orders, S&P Global said on Wednesday

Philippine GDP likely grew 2.6% in Q2, says UA&P

Philippine GDP likely grew 2.6% in Q2, says UA&P

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is expected to have further slowed in the second quarter, as gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely eased to 2.6% due to elevated inflation

Approved building permits edge up 0.8% in 2025

Approved building permits edge up 0.8% in 2025

APPROVED BUILDING PERMITS inched up by 0.8% year on year in 2025, as construction activity moderated amid macroeconomic headwinds and the flood control mess in

NCR retail price growth slows to 2-month low in May

NCR retail price growth slows to 2-month low in May

RETAIL PRICE GROWTH of general goods in Metro Manila grew to its slowest pace in two months in May, driven by an easing in prices of mineral fuels and lubricants

AI data center boom needs renewables — IBM Consulting

AI data center boom needs renewables — IBM Consulting

RENEWABLE ENERGY and battery energy storage systems will be critical to meeting the Philippines’ rising electricity demand from data centers as artificial intelligence

Credential abuse becomes preferred cyberattack tactic, Kaspersky says

Credential abuse becomes preferred cyberattack tactic, Kaspersky says

CREDENTIAL ABUSE is among the most effective techniques used by cyberattackers, with criminals now increasingly relying on these tactics over malware, according

TDF yield climbs on hawkish BSP, Fed

TDF yield climbs on hawkish BSP, Fed

THE CENTRAL BANK’S term deposit facility (TDF) fetched a higher average yield on Wednesday, even as the offer continued to be oversubscribed, amid expectations

BPI sees stronger customer growth with expanded agency banking, free transfers

BPI sees stronger customer growth with expanded agency banking, free transfers

BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects its customer growth to be supported by the continued expansion of its agency banking program and its move to permanently

Peso tumbles to over three-week low

Peso tumbles to over three-week low

THE PESO tumbled to an over three-week low on Wednesday as demand for the dollar was fueled by hawkish US Federal Reserve expectations and continued uncertainty

AUB leverages generative AI, digitalization as it eyes continued growth

AUB leverages generative AI, digitalization as it eyes continued growth

ASIA United Bank Corp. (AUB) has crafted a strategic roadmap showing how it aims to leverage technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure continued growth