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PHL shares move sideways as inflation picks up

PHILIPPINE SHARES moved sideways on Thursday as investors were cautious following the release of data showing that inflation picked up to a near one-month high

2026/02/05

Lufthansa Technik in talks to set up $400-M Clark facility

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK Philippines is currently in talks to establish a $400-million 15-hectare aircraft maintenance and repair operation at the Clark Aviation Capital

2026/02/05

Most runways to be upgraded to accommodate narrowbody jets

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is embarking on a runway-upgrade program that will make most Philippine airports capable of handling single-aisle

2026/02/05

4-5% growth likely this year as corruption fallout continues, says Teves

PHILIPPINE GROWTH is expected to come in at 4-5% this year due to the lingering effects of the public works corruption scandal, former Finance Secretary Margarito

2026/02/05

IMF says PHL transition to RE plagued by bottlenecks

RECENT REFORMS in the Philippine energy sector have boosted investment in renewable energy (RE), but the power system must still resolve bottlenecks to achieve

2026/02/05

BCDA receives unsolicited proposal for New Clark City water system PPP

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it received an unsolicited proposal from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center for a water supply

2026/02/05

Tower sharing, fiber network expansion seen attracting more investment — DICT

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said the National Digital Connectivity Plan, which calls for tower sharing and fiber network

2026/02/05

PRA touts GS1 2D barcodes for operational gains

THE Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) urged retailers to transition to GS1 2D barcode technology, saying those who switch stand to gain from supply chain efficiencies

2026/02/05

PHL wholesale price growth accelerates to 3% in 2025

WHOLESALE PRICE growth accelerated to 3% in 2025 led by chemicals including animal and vegetable oils and fats, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported

2026/02/05

Tax perks eyed for hiring fresh grads

A MEASURE granting tax incentives for employers hiring fresh graduates has been filed in the Senate, in a bid to ease unemployment for newly graduated Filipinos

2026/02/05