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MANILA. Philippines — The Philippine peso edged ever closer to the 63-per-dollar threshold on Tuesday, battered by a resurgent greenback as rising US Treasury yields gave dollar bulls fresh reason to pile in. The local currency opened at 62.90 against the greenback before recovering to 62.835 by the close, up 2.5 centavos from its previous finish,

Gold price in Philippines: Rates on September 15 FXStreet

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks snapped a two-day decline on Monday as bargain hunters returned, though geopolitical tensions and rising bond yields kept investors on edge. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose 0.22 percent, or 13.26 points, to close at 6,075.07. READ: Oman says Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed Luis

VST ECS Phils., Inc., the country’s leading ICT distributor, is expanding its enterprise technology portfolio through a new partnership with Akamai Technologies, the cloud and security company that powers and protects businesses online. The appointment strengthens VST ECS’s portfolio with advanced cybersecurity and cloud capabilities, giving its channel partners and customers broader access to enterprise-grade […]

MREIT, Inc. has secured Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for its P27-billion Wave 5 property-for-share swap, allowing the real estate investment trust (REIT) to proceed with the transaction. The REIT of Megaworld Corp. said in a statement on Tuesday that the asset infusion would bring its assets under management to about P122 billion upon […]

MANILA, Philippines — Moody’s Corp. is set to acquire a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings), marking the first investment by a global credit rating agency in a domestic debt watchdog. The investment will be made through Moody’s Ratings, one of the world’s three major credit rating agencies, although the terms of the transaction

MANILA, Philippines — An American defense tech startup is preparing to ramp up production in the Philippines, its first and only manufacturing base so far, where it plans to quadruple monthly output of motors used in defense drones, robotics and other applications. California-based Atlas Motion Systems currently produces about 10,000 motors a month at its manufacturing

DOMINION Holdings, Inc. (DHI) shareholders have approved the company’s merger with Indophil Resources Phils., Inc. and Sonar Holdings Inc., a transaction that would give the listed holding company control of Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), which holds the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement covering the Tampakan copper-gold project in South Cotabato. The merger was approved during […]

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has established a bonded facility for imported Jet A-1 fuel for international flights, creating a mechanism for eligible carriers and fuel suppliers to avail of tax incentives under the CREATE MORE Act. Under Customs Administrative Order No. 03-2026, the BOC said the bonded Jet A-1 Fuel Facility (JAFF)

ECONOMIC GROWTH likely took a hit in the third quarter as persistent rains disrupted work and classes but could rebound in the fourth quarter as infrastructure spending accelerates, Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said. “This month, and in the previous three weeks, there’s a lot of suspension because of the habagat (southwest monsoon). Of course […]

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace in the fourth quarter as weather disturbances weighing on overall economic activity in the current quarter, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development.

Shares succumbed to the pressure as the peso continues to weaken near the 63 to $1 level, pulling the local stock market nearer 6,000.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso extended its record-breaking slide on Monday as expectations for higher interest rates from major central banks boosted the dollar. The peso weakened 18 centavos to 62.86 per dollar, surpassing the previous record-low close of 62.68 set on Sept. 11. The currency touched 62.875 intraday before paring losses. READ: Peso skids

VENICE — The 83rd Venice Film Festival ended on Saturday. Here is a list of all the main award winners. Golden Lion: Woman Unknown, directed by May el-Toukhy (Denmark, Sweden, Latvia production) Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize: Possible Love, directed by Lee Chang-dong (South Korea) Best Director: Ilya Khrzhanovsky for DAU (Germany, France, Sweden) Best […]

Oil is well past $80. Now economic managers must decide on tax relief

THE GOVERNMENT made a partial award of the dual-tranche Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday, rejecting all bids for the shorter tenor, as yields jumped due to rising oil prices amid the worsening conflict in the Middle East. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised just P6.032 billion via its dual-tenor T-bond offer, below […]

Ib Vogt Breaks Ground On Luca Solar Power Plant In The Philippines megaproject.com

Here are the estimated new oil price range for September 15 to 21, 2026.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso opened the new trading week at a fresh record low, breaching the 62.8-per-dollar level as a stronger greenback continued to weigh on the currency. The peso opened at 62.75 per dollar on Monday before weakening to an intraday low of 62.865 during the morning trade, surpassing the previous record of

THE MANUFACTURERS Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) has appointed Erica Jurilla Santos as its new chief operations officer to help strengthen the company’s customer service and distribution. Philippinemarket insights The appointment took effect on Sept. 15, the insurer said in a statement. Ms. Santos will focus on strengthening service, operational performance, digital adoption, […]

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is using online job postings and artificial intelligence in research aimed at estimating unemployment ahead of official data releases and detecting shifts in demand for workers across industries.

The Philippines is bringing its largest delegation to this year’s China-ASEAN Expo, in line with its aim to grow exports, according to the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions.

THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday, even as yields continued to climb due to growing inflation worries following a surge in global oil prices and a weakening peso amid the Middle East conflict. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised the planned P42 billion from the […]

Local retailers again raised fuel prices by as much as P5.68 per liter on Sept. 15. Gasoline went up by P5.68, diesel by P4.31 and kerosene by P4.62. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin also said Dubai oil prices had surpassed the threshold to trigger a possible suspension of the fuel excise. Acording to Rino Abad, director

FUEL PRICES could rise further in the coming weeks as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East keeps global oil markets under pressure, analysts said, as Filipino motorists brace for another increase of more than P4 per liter this week.

ib vogt breaks ground on Luca solar power plant in the Philippines Energy Global

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Visit Manila to Finalise Philippines Trade Deal indexbox.io

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal euronews.com

OIL PRICE WATCH as of Sept. 15, 2026 Inquirer.net

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MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific flew more than 2.1 million passengers in August, up 1.9 percent from a year earlier, as resilient domestic travel helped offset weaker international traffic ahead of the peak holiday season. On Tuesday, the Gokongwei-led airline said in a disclosure that domestic traffic remained the main growth driver in August,

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ weak social insurance system is leaving households more vulnerable to falling back into poverty when they face economic shocks such as disasters and the fallout from the Middle East war, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said. Speaking to the Inquirer, Balisacan said more than half of the country’s population lives just

MANILA, Philippines — Geopolitical tensions, cyberattacks and global supply chain disruptions are among the key risks financial institutions are watching closely, a central bank-led government group said. The risks were identified in the annual Survey of Salient Risks by the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC), which gathers views on threats that could affect the financial system

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will see another hefty price hike of up to P5.68 per liter for petroleum products this week. In an advisory, the Department of Energy said gasoline prices would be costlier by P5.68 per liter beginning Tuesday. READ: Another fuel price hike seen next week Diesel will also increase by P4.31 per liter,

The Philippines is looking to deepen trade and investment ties with its ASEAN neighbors as it pushes regional cooperation to support supply chains, emerging industries and digital businesses.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ debt-service burden rose in the first half of 2026 as a larger share of its foreign obligations came due, even as the country’s ability to meet those payments remained relatively strong. The government and private sector paid a combined $7.3 billion to foreign creditors from January through June, nearly 3 percent

MANILA, Philippines — India’s largest airline plans to take the Mumbai-Manila route first once it secures approval for its Philippine entry, as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity between some of the two countries’ largest economic hubs. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), low-cost carrier IndiGo is already evaluating the prospects of

Washington sees room for Taiwanese investment in chips, AI and manufacturing.

ELEVATED BOND YIELDS could put further pressure on the national budget by raising government borrowing costs and interest payments just as the administration seeks to ramp up spending to support the Philippine economy.

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. is seeking to raise P737 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to expand its fleet and shipping operations across the Visayas. The shipping operator has filed a registration statement with the SEC to sell up to 1 billion primary common shares, plus an option for 100 million

CB&I Commissions First All-Steel LNG Tanks in the Philippines ChemAnalyst

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter CASH REMITTANCES rose to its highest monthly level in July this year as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) sent home more money ahead of the school season, with the weak peso also providing some support, preliminary central bank data showed. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances coursed […]

YUCHENGCO-LED House of Investments, Inc. (HI) said its financial services and school businesses accounted for most of its earnings in 2025, as the listed holding company outlined plans to increase recurring income across its portfolio. In a statement on Monday following its 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting, HI said consolidated net income rose 27% to P3.6 […]

A weak peso may raise the value of some investments of Maharlika Investment Corp, although the impact on its net income is likely to be immaterial, the fund manager’s top official said.

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS coursed through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have continued to rise, with concerns on account management emerging as the top issue, a senior official said. Complaints seen so far this year have already breached the over 120,000 recorded last year, BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat told reporters on Friday, which she attributed […]

ASIALINK FINANCE Corp. (AFC) aims to disburse P28 billion under its new business loan product as it moves into larger-ticket and longer-term financing programs for medium enterprises. The company has launched GrowBiz Loan, a financing program that offers qualified medium enterprises up to P100 million in funding, with repayment terms of up to seven years […]

2GO GROUP, Inc. has partnered with SMX Convention Center, Central Business Park (CBP), and SM Estates to establish a centralized permit-processing and logistics service for events at SMX Convention Center and the Mall of Asia Complex. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding to establish 2GO-SMX Events Logistics, which will serve as a single point […]

The real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp. has secured regulatory approval for its largest asset infusion to date, elevating its property portfolio to P122 billion.

GLOBAL INVESTMENT firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) has sold its entire 19.9% economic interest in Lopez-led First Gen Corp. for about P25.77 billion, weeks after First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) rejected KKR’s bid to acquire more shares in the power producer.