Indonesia ranks third for food inflation in six-country comparison
Food prices rose 3.86 per cent year on year in August 2026, while Indonesia’s headline inflation stood at 3.19 per cent, according to LPEM FEB UI.
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- PropertyPhilippines
Pag-IBIG widens housing loan support as Philippine property demand weakens
Financing measures include a subsidised 3% annual rate for low-income buyers and discounts of up to 30% on selected acquired properties.
- EconomyPhilippines
Philippines secures ¥236.64 billion ADB loan for crisis relief
The financing will support fuel and electricity supplies, transport affordability, aid for vulnerable groups and assistance for overseas Filipino workers.
- Banking & FintechPhilippines
GCash targets equal revenue shares from payments and financial services
Payments account for 57% of revenue, while lending and wealth management contribute 43%, according to the Philippine mobile wallet.
- More SportsPhilippines
Michael Martinez plans competitive comeback at Philippine nationals
The two-time Winter Olympian plans to compete in November 2026 and is targeting an international return by 2027.
- EconomyPhilippines
Philippines to issue guidance on missing work during extreme heat
The planned advisories would also let delivery riders refuse jobs at 42°C or above and recommend flexible work arrangements.
WIKA Kobe ships first batch of sleepers for Manila subway
The supplier is owned by Indonesia’s WIKA Beton and Japan’s PS Construction and is working with Colas Rail Philippines.
- Trade & PolicyPhilippines
Philippines’ raw ube export ban may last at least a year
The restriction covers purple yam usable as planting material, while the agriculture department seeks ₱300 million to expand production.
- MarketsPhilippines
Mynt gains 0.5 per cent on debut after record Philippine IPO
The GCash operator’s offering reached ₱60.9 billion after an overallotment option was exercised, exceeding the previous record set by Monde Nissin.
- AIPhilippines
Nearly half of Philippine firms hit by cyberattacks report AI involvement
Cisco's survey found that 93 per cent of Philippine respondents had experienced a digital attack in the preceding 12 months.
