(August 19, 2026) – Philippine Business News Updates
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Philippine Business News Updates
Loaded 94 stories from 9 working feeds. Last updated: August 19, 2026, 09:39 AM PHT.
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3PSE sees Mynt IPO boosting retail stock market participation
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5AI seen as ‘significant but manageable’ threat to Philippine BPO industry
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6Inflation to remain above BSP target amid looming El Niño, rising commodity costs
BusinessWorld — August 19, 2026, 12:31 AM PHT -
7Late buying keeps PSEi afloat while peso drops
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo,Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — August 19, 2026, 12:20 AM PHT -
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10BSP to further tighten fit-and-proper rules for bank directors, officers
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11SM Investments reports 8% growth in H1 net income to PHP45.9 billion on sustained consumer demand – The Manila Times
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 05:53 PM PHT -
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14Price freeze on necessities imposed in Pampanga, Sta. Barbara in Pangasinan
Giselle P. Jordan — August 19, 2026, 06:26 AM PHT -
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21BSP calls for more proactive financial supervision – Manila Standard
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 04:03 AM PHT -
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23BSP briefs stakeholders on foreign exchange regulations – Daily Tribune
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 12:52 AM PHT -
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27DBM exec: Power assets to drive privatization revenues next year
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — August 19, 2026, 12:19 AM PHT -
28Regulator seeks comments on draft market-making rules
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo — August 19, 2026, 12:18 AM PHT -
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30BankCom to prioritize margins, returns this year
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo — August 19, 2026, 12:14 AM PHT -
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32Aboitiz Economic Estates partners with Batangas university
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo — August 19, 2026, 12:12 AM PHT -
33AREIT eyes year-end approval for P17.3-B Ayala asset swap
BusinessWorld — August 19, 2026, 12:11 AM PHT -
34ACEN to sell up to 49% stake in separate 20-MW India wind project
BusinessWorld — August 19, 2026, 12:09 AM PHT -
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36Philmarcon returns, sets sight on seafarer welfare protection
Yashika F. Torib — August 19, 2026, 12:06 AM PHT -
37Strong corporate demand seen for arena premium suites – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 12:04 AM PHT -
38Global ocean freight rates ease but network disruptions persist
Genivi Verdejo — August 19, 2026, 12:04 AM PHT -
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45BPI waives PESONet fees for corporate fund transfers via BizLink – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 19, 2026, 12:02 AM PHT -
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49‘Slow growth, high inflation pose challenge to poverty reduction’
Louella Desiderio — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
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53Digital payments accounted for 64.7% of total retail payments in 2025, says BSP – GMA Network
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 10:24 PM PHT -
54Stocks inch up on last-minute bargain hunting – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 09:00 PM PHT -
55BSP to surveil banks’ leadership – BusinessMirror
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 08:59 PM PHT -
56DFA Sec. Lazaro, Malaysian counterpart meet to discuss regional maritime issues – GMA Network
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 08:47 PM PHT -
57BSP brings financial literacy campaign to Antique – Philippine News Agency
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 08:30 PM PHT -
58Weak investment, elevated inflation drag GDP growth to 2.3% – SunStar Publishing Inc.
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 08:04 PM PHT -
59Cheaper Transfers and QR Ph Scans Push Nearly 65% of PH Payments Online — BSP – BitPinas
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 06:50 PM PHT -
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61Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience
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62Philippine Stocks Rebound as Bargain Hunters Snap Up Undervalued Equities – streamlinefeed.co.ke
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 06:18 PM PHT -
63PSEi closes flat at 6,264 as bargain hunters save late session – Manila Bulletin
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 05:51 PM PHT -
64Jollibee buys out partner in US Tim Ho Wan, hands over Japan stores – Manila Bulletin
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 05:51 PM PHT -
65BSP chief calls for reg’l cooperation vs cyber, financial risks – Philippine News Agency
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 05:14 PM PHT -
66Philippine Shares Edge Up at Close as PSEi Inches Into Positive Territory – Business Upturn
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 04:47 PM PHT -
67Hyundai Service With A Heart Returns For Second Year – CarGuide.PH
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 04:15 PM PHT -
68Cash remittances up 1.7% in June, slowest in over 4 years – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 03:55 PM PHT -
69BSP pushes stricter, continuous fitness checks for bank executives amid cyber risks – Manila Bulletin
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 02:57 PM PHT -
70Philippines Cybersecurity Market Projected to Reach USD 2.8 Billion During 2026-2034 – openPR.com
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 01:57 PM PHT -
71Security Bank executive takes regional SME role – Daily Tribune
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73Geophysical company secures energy exploration contract in Philippines – Insider Media Ltd
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 01:00 PM PHT -
74Higher financing costs pressure property, consumer sectors – Bilyonaryo.com
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 12:57 PM PHT -
75Private investment missing as GDP growth slows to 2.3% – Bilyonaryo.com
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 12:52 PM PHT -
76DESPITE persistent cost-of-living pressures and inflation, Filipino workers remain among the most optimistic about their pay in the Asia-Pacific region. Full story: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/filipinos-feel-fairly-paid-but-salary-satisfaction-lags #AllYouNee – facebook.com
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 12:17 PM PHT -
77Solora Philippines: Building premium glamping destinations under ZK Summit Holdings, Inc. – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 12:00 PM PHT -
78BSP says it can still take monetary action amid looming inflation risks – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 11:18 AM PHT -
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83Today's #BusinessBestPRactices by Prof. Enrique Soriano (August 18, 2026). Visit https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph Link in comment section – facebook.com
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — August 18, 2026, 09:51 AM PHT