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BSP relaxes UITF stock exposure limits
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (346+ words) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is easing its exposure rules for Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) invested in stocks, in a move aimed at giving fund managers greater flexibility in tracking market benchmarks and managing portfolios. UITFs are investment…...
The audit committee's mandate in a time of national emergency
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (544+ words) Inquirer. net The audit committee's mandate in a time of national emergency The Dec. 31, 2025, financial statements'while technically the focus of the stockholders' meetings in May or June'now feel like a distant memory. They do not, and cannot, reflect the "war…...
The new AI revolution " and what you're missing
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (1186+ words) ILLUSTRATION BY RUTH MACAPAGAL (Last of two parts) This week, we will explore everything artificial intelligence (AI) agents will be able to do for you'and your business. So you can be at the forefront of knowledge about what is possible,…...
Filinvest powers on 20. 7-MW solar park
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (239+ words) The Filinvest Group has switched on its P1-billion solar park in Misamis Oriental, as the Gotianun-led firm's first large-scale solar asset. The 20. 774-megawatt-peak facility'located at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Tagoloan'is also touted as the first utility solar power plant…...
PH car sales drop 19% in April as Mideast crisis tempers demand
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (559+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Vehicle sales in the Philippines continued to weaken in April, with the industry pinning the blame on the Middle East crisis for softening consumer demand, although that same conflict fueled a sharp rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales....
HSBC sets $4-B wager on Southeast Asian energy transition
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (491+ words) As Southeast Asia races to secure cleaner energy, the Philippines is emerging as unlikely crossroads'where rising power demand, data centers and Chinese green technology may soon converge. Banking giant HSBC is betting on exactly that. HSBC has recently unveiled a…...
SM Prime brings Ticketmaster to the Philippines
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (242+ words) SM Prime Holdings Inc. SM Prime Holdings Inc. has partnered with global ticketing giant Ticketmaster to launch "SM Ticketmaster," marking the latter's entry into the Philippines as demand for live entertainment continues to grow. In a statement, the Sy family-led…...
ICTSI bags $300-M loan for port upgrades
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (320+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Enrique Razon Jr. -led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a $300-million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support the expansion and upgrade of three of its terminals in the Philippines. This deal…...
PH studying possible trade deal with Paraguay
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (481+ words) MANILA, Philippines "The Philippines is looking into the possibility of forging a free trade agreement (FTA) with Paraguay, as it moves to deepen its economic ties with South America while pursuing several major trade deals this year. Trade Secretary Cristina…...
NDA seeks P1. 5-B for 2027 to build 3 more stock farms, boost dairy industry
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (346+ words) MANILA, Philippines "The National Dairy Authority (NDA) is seeking a P1. 5-billion budget for 2027 to build three more stock farms and sustain government interventions that are aimed at developing the local dairy industry. Although the proposed 2027 budget is lower than this…...