International news
News from wire services and other publishers.
Page 72
RLC joins Pag-IBIG’s 4PH program
Robinsons Land Corp. has joined the government’s expanded affordable housing program, partnering with Pag-IBIG Fund to offer Filipino workers more housing options with preferential pricing and buyer incentives.
Hot pandesal
The condo glut reminds me of hot pandesal.
PEZA races toward P300 billion goal as investments surge in 9 months
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is close to hitting its P300-billion investment target for the year as investment approvals surged by 92 percent from January to September.
KABAN Boracay expands dining options
KABAN Boracay is expanding its food and beverage portfolio ahead of its grand launch on Oct. 11, bringing Korean restaurant Chung Dam and Japanese dining brand Umi Matsu to its Station 0 complex.
Moody’s completes PhilRatings acquisition
Moody’s Corp. has completed its acquisition of a 19.99-percent stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp., expanding its regional presence as it sees corporate expansion and infrastructure needs supporting Philippine…
‘GCash IPO offers potential upside’
A huge potential upside is seen for investors participating in the initial public offering of GCash parent Mynt Inc., which is slated to be the largest in the country’s history at P60.9 billion.
Stocks drop as September inflation heats up
The local stock market plunged yesterday after sentiment was weighed down by the country’s September inflation, which soared to a three-year high.
World Bank retains Philippines growth forecasts
The World Bank has kept its growth forecasts for the Philippines through 2028, flagging the country’s high vulnerability to global fuel shocks relative to its neighbors.
4 Filipina execs make Fortune’s Asia power list
Four executives made Fortune Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia for 2026, with the president and CEO of soon-to-be listed e-wallet giant GCash topping the Filipina business leaders on the roster.
September inflation sizzles to over 3-year high
Inflation in September accelerated at its fastest pace in more than three years, driven mainly by faster food price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.