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by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 14, 2026
IFC, OnePuhunan partner to improve MSMEs' access to finance
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 14, 2026
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, partnered with CreditAccess Philippines Financing Company, Inc. (OnePuhunan), to improve access to finance and promote job creation in the country.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 14, 2026
Stocks, peso sustain slide amid Middle East conflict
by Joann Villanueva on March 14, 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.89 percent to 6,058.94 points, and the broader All Shares by 0.68 percent to 3,382.11 points.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 14, 2026
World Bank approves $800-M loan to strengthen PH fiscal resilience
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 14, 2026
These will be achieved through revenue and expenditure reforms; lowering the cost of doing business and promoting competition and investment; and reforms in skills, education, and innovation, it said.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 14, 2026
IMF cites PH's efforts towards renewable energy
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 14, 2026
Republic Act (RA) 11659, or the Public Service Act, now allows the “full” foreign ownership when it comes to renewable energy.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 14, 2026
Building resilience critical for sustaining ASEAN’s growth – DTI chief
by Joann Villanueva on March 14, 2026
The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to prioritize resilience as its core strategy to navigate a volatile global landscape, Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
DTI exec highlights importance of ASEAN policies' centrality
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
Officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will work on centrality vis-a vis the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to ensure that energy and food security, as well as supply chain remain.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
DTI assures public of continued services amid 4-day workweek
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
Alternative work arrangement (AWA) at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will start on Friday, but the agency assured the public that its Public Assistance Desk at the main office will continue to provide uninterrupted service.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
PSEi, peso continue to weaken amid Mid-East crisis
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.73 percent to 6,113.58 points, and the broader All Shares by 0.66 percent to 3,405.40 points.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 13, 2026
DOF chief Go meets with IMF to deepen ASEAN agenda
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 13, 2026
In a statement Thursday, the DOF said Go highlighted the government’s efforts to support private sector growth by fostering a more business-friendly environment.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers seek stricter rules on junk food marketing targeting kids
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers and public health experts are pushing for the urgent passage of measures that will require warning labels and restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to children, amid projections that obesity among Filipino youth will continue to rise.... Read full article