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Need a quick-and-easy loan? SSS LoanLite goes live on RCBC DiskarTech

Unexpected expenses rarely wait for payday. A medical bill, home repair, school expense, or temporary cash-flow gap can leave Filipinos looking for a quick source of funds. For qualified SSS members,

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Treasury bill, bond rates may go up on inflation concerns

RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) to be offered this week could end higher…

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PNB may tap offshore debt market in early 2027

PHILIPPINE National Bank (PNB) is looking at tapping the offshore bond market early next year, its top official…

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Strong retail bond take-up gives gov’t flexibility as markets remain volatile

THE STRONG DEMAND seen for the government’s latest retail Treasury bond (RTB) sale gives it room to be…

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Red Charity Gala presents hope

THE ANNUAL Red Charity Gala gave some cheer and hope amidst troubling times, and JC Buendia’s highlight show…

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Peso likely to move sideways as markets await key US data

THE PESO is expected to be rangebound against the dollar this week as traders eye key inflation reports…

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Not mayabang: Save more? Export more, import less

(Part 3) Over the previous two columns in this series, we argued that Filipinos do not deserve the…

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New age of Marikina shoes: Now in a mall

SHOES from Marikina, the country’s shoe capital since 1956, are now available at Spatio at the Opus Mall…

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Legacy served

MERCEDES-BENZ PHILIPPINES marked the brand’s 140th anniversary with a “culinary journey” celebrating its heritage and innovation. Michelin-starred chef and new Mercedes-Benz Philippines brand ambassad

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Yields end higher as data support BSP hike bets

YIELDS on government securities (GS) climbed across the board last week after faster-than-expected September inflation supported expectations that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would keep its

BusinessWorld 4m ago

And the Nobel Peace Prize goes to… the opposite of Trump

The world is watching a split screen: In one panel, humanity sees jurists such as Navi Pillay of South Africa, who just won the Nobel Peace Prize for her decades of struggling for international law, i

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At Paris Fashion Week, longer, hotter summers pose new challenge

PARIS — Longer, hotter summers are disrupting fashion’s seasonal calendar, forcing luxury brands to adapt designs and threatening…

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Malaysia palm oil industry open to PHL oleochemical partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is open to discussing potential oleochemical partnerships in the Philippines to coincide with the expansion of their coconut and palm oil industries, according to the Malaysian

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Box items

iCaur PHL offerings previewed By Moises Santiago MORE BOXY, electrified SUVs are coming to our market as iCaur…

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Loss of trust and confidence

The executive came back to her office at 3 p.m., from a long lunch with two friends (clients?)…

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Saint Laurent creative director Vaccarello leaves in latest Kering shake-up

PARIS — Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade as the brand’s creative director,…

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NIA mounts cleanup drive in Isabela to safeguard water supply ahead of El Niño

ILAGAN CITY, Isabela —The National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) Isabela Irrigation Management Office said it organized a community cleanup…

BusinessWorld 5m ago

BSP bills’ yield climbs despite oversubscription

THE AVERAGE YIELD on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) short-term securities climbed anew on Friday even after…

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Health for Juan and Juana

A medicine can transform the course of a disease. A vaccine can prevent suffering before it begins. Scientific…

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Style (10/12/26)

FROM Oct. 15 to 18, the October Payday Sale will take over all Robinsons Department Stores nationwide with deals, perks, and instant rewards.

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US farm debt is at record levels. The data might be undercounting it

CHICAGO — American farmers are borrowing more money than ever before to operate — but the rise in…

BusinessWorld 6m ago

Bond market about to get uglier as yields rise

NEW YORK — It is white-knuckle time in the bond market. US Treasury yields have risen sharply since…

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TGR PHL Esports GT winners to represent country in Asia finals

SIM RACERS Enzo Ison, Russel Reyes, and Michael Velasquez will be representing the Philippines at the 2026 Toyota…

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Philippines drops in global attractiveness ranking

The Philippines fell eight places to 69th out of 146 economies in the 2026 edition of the Global…

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Volatility to persist amid inflation, rate hike bets

PHILIPPINE STOCKS may see continued volatility this week as investors assess inflation risks and the possibility of another…

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How PSEi member stocks performed — October 9, 2026

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Friday, October 9, 2026.

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Face-to-face classes in Cebu City suspended on Oct. 12 over ‘very unhealthy’ air quality

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in Cebu City will be suspended on Monday, October 12, following a rise in the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) t

Inquirer 12m ago

PHL has access to $500-M ADB disaster facility for El Niño relief

THE Philippines can tap a $500-million Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan facility to mitigate the impact of El…

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Tax refunds, power costs top Japanese firms’ PHL worries

DELAYS in securing tax refunds and the high cost of power have emerged as the major concerns of Japanese companies doing business in the Philippines, according to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and

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Infrastructure slowdown to result in 2.7% contraction in PHL fixed-capital investment this year — World Bank

PHILIPPINE GROSS fixed-capital investment is expected to contract 2.7% this year as infrastructure delays, higher energy prices and weak investor confidence weigh on capital spending, the World Bank s

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Agencies ordered to show how their budgets reflect regional dev’t priorities

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) agencies will be required to explain how they considered regional development priorities in their budget…

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DoT counting on tourism pickup in Q4

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DoT) is expecting steady growth in tourist arrivals this year, with visits expected to…

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Alegria pressed to recover P754K in cash advances

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COA flags deficiencies in Consolacion’s project

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Celine Dion falls onstage during Paris concert

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Annette Gozon responds to rumors about Willie Revillame’s GMA return

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Joshua Garcia’s girlfriend supports ‘JoshLia’ reunion

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Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta to reunite for a collaboration in 2027

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Legarda files bill to strengthen monitoring of fishing vessels

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2521, or the proposed Fisheries Vessel Monitoring Act, to strengthen the monitoring of fishing vessels, combat illegal fishing and pr

Inquirer 42m ago

Jericho, Carlo, Maris and Odette emerge as big winners at the 49th Gawad Urian

SunStar 43m ago

Creative things to try at design week Philippines 2026 in Cebu

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PVL: Lorene Toring feels right at home with Choco Mucho

CEBU CITY — Lorene Toring was grateful to find her new home at Choco Mucho and to team up with her fellow Cebuanos like Sisi Rondina-Rosales. Just days after her signing was announced, Toring made an

Inquirer 52m ago

Anoos: Are we measuring excellence — or just counting points?

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Catalina: The Sensate era in human history

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Padilla: Samtime Samhow

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PVL: Jema Galanza playing inspired in Year 10

CEBU CITY — Inspired by the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary, fan favorite Jema Galanza led Creamline to a strong start in its title defense in the All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series be

Inquirer 1h ago

Marcos sees ‘new phase’ of escalation in West Philippine Sea

SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said China’s obstruction of a medical evacuation mission at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal appeared to signal a “new phase” of escalation in the Wes

Inquirer 1h ago

San Juan City reaffirms support for educators on World Teachers' Day

SAN JUAN CITY — The city government of San Juan honored teachers for their dedication and contributions during the Department of Education’s San Juan division celebration of World Teachers’ Day on Oct

Inquirer 1h ago

Senior bowlers rule Sugbu shootout tournament

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Senior kegler Orly Enoveso captured his first Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) shootout tournament title in a closely contested competition at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure

Inquirer 1h ago

Brian Poe named honorary advisor of Climate Field School

DEL CARMEN, Surigao del Norte — Rep. Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list has been named honorary adviser of the Climate Field School, reaffirming his commitment to advancing climate resil

Inquirer 1h ago

Cybersecurity training builds digital talent pool

SunStar 2h ago

Pages: What really works in business

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PH bond market to adopt global pricing standards in 2027

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Ube boom exposes supply gaps

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[Inside the Newsroom] How Rappler uncovered Sara Duterte’s company contracts with Davao City Hall

Rappler has exposed government officials' conflicts of interest involving infrastructure projects. The story of Sara Duterte and Gencorp revealed that this kind of scheme can also happen in food contr

Rappler 2h ago

Marcos: Sara Duterte’s smear campaign claims ‘fake news’

SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday dismissed as “fake news” Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegation that his administration was behind efforts to discredit her, challenging her to p

Inquirer 2h ago

Wake held for 3 Pulangbato landslide victims

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The bodies of the two children and their 60-year-old grandmother who died in a landslide in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, are lying in wake at the barangay gym as of Sunday,

Inquirer 2h ago

UAAP: Adamson posts win streak, UP ends skid in women's basketball

MANILA, Philippines—Adamson posted back-to-back wins after trouncing University of the East, 67-50, in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Fresh off a vic

Inquirer 2h ago

Governor's Cup: Gamao, Medina, Patongonon, Cuer shine in teams' wins

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The second week of the Governor’s Cup U-18 Basketball Tournament 2026 uncovered promising talents in both divisions as the elimination round continued on Saturday, October

Inquirer 2h ago

Marcos: VP Duterte China-linked funds ‘threat at highest level’ if true

SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday warned that allegations involving Chinese funds linked to Vice President Sara Duterte could pose a threat “at the highest level” to the Philippines

Inquirer 2h ago

UAAP: Adamson back to winning, adds to UE's woes

MANILA, Philippines—Adamson bounced back and kept University of the East searching for its first win with a 71-64 victory in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Sun

Inquirer 2h ago

Marcos confirms Lino Cayetano to replace Dave Gomez as PCO chief

SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said People’s Television Network (PTV-4) General Manager Lino Cayetano would replace Dave Gomez as head of the Presidential Communications Office (

Inquirer 2h ago

Marcos confirms Aguda resignation

SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday confirmed that he had accepted the resignation of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda but said Malacañang delayed annou

Inquirer 2h ago

ABS-CBN, TV5 seal co-production partnership for ‘ASAP XP’

ABS-CBN and TV5 have formalized a co-production partnership for the Kapamilya variety show “ASAP XP,” which will air on the Kapatid network starting Oct. 18. The new co-production agreemen

Inquirer 2h ago

Padilla said he, allies may skip Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla said he and his allied senators may soon decide to skip the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte if the “distortion” of the Constitution continues.

Inquirer 2h ago

Mans Carpio: Personal money used for flagged purchases, not public funds

MANILA, Philippines — Atty. Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, said his flagged purchases were paid for with his personal funds and should not be attributed to public funds. C

Inquirer 3h ago

Between adolescence and parenthood: Photo stories of Filipino teen parents

Through photographs, young Filipino parents offer glimpses into lives shaped by responsibilities that arrived alongside adolescence

Rappler 4h ago

Winner in life: Carlos Yulo ready to take on new challenges

Even after completing his golden collection, Carlos Yulo has no plans to slow down anytime soon, pursuing not only success in gymnastics but also opportunities to grow and develop as an individual

Rappler 6h ago

Remembering Tatay Elmer Cordero, whose happy place was protests

On the ground at rallies, fellow activists always looked forward to seeing longtime jeepney driver Tatay Elmer dance, waving the PISTON flag around in the air

Rappler 10h ago

[Tambay] Atorni, si Jollibee feeling collateral damage din

Ayon sa iprinisintang financial forensic analyst na witness ng prosecution sa impeachment hearing, may interes si VP Sara sa limang Jollibee branches

Rappler 11h ago

3 Filipinos in ICU after Riyadh airport attack

Three Filipinos were injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, October 11, according to the latest information from Philippine authorities.

Philstar 2h ago

Lino Cayetano replaces Dave Gomez as PCO chief

Former Taguig City Mayor Lino Cayetano will replace Dave Gomez as secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Sunday, October 11.

Philstar 3h ago

Paolo Duterte questions need to testify on Gracioso’s cash delivery claims

Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte questioned the need for him to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) over allegations that he and his family received suitcases of cash fr

Philstar 3h ago

Liberal Party, Pangilinan urge fair assessment of Robredo’s meeting with Israeli envoy

Liberal Party of the Philippines Sen. Francis Pangilinan has defended Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo following public criticism of her recent meeting with Israeli Ambassador to th

Philstar 4h ago

Trump calls for replacing Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

'I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president,' US President Donald Trump says

Rappler 5h ago

Sugarfree’s ‘Dramachine’ gets the classic vinyl treatment

For years, fans have clamored for vinyl releases of Sugarfree’s albums. Their contemporaries have been rolling out remastered editions of their catalogs, and Sugarfree surely deserves the same.

Rappler 6h ago

Reinhard Jumamoy’s audacity, work ethic give NU its go-to guy

In Reinhard Jumamoy, the NU Bulldogs have found the brazen leader they need

Rappler 7h ago

Chinese militia vessel, 22 sampans intrude into Palawan waters

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemned the intrusion of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans into Kota Island’s territorial sea in Palawan, where the vessels a

Philstar 8h ago

With power bills already high, Meralco wins approval to raise own fees after 15 years

After its first rate review in 15 years, Meralco has won regulatory approval to raise its distribution charges even after already posting a record P51.13 billion in profits in 2025

Rappler 1d ago

BPO firm hiring thousands in Cebu amid AI threats

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