(August 18, 2026) – Philippine Business News Updates
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Philippine Business News Updates
Loaded 92 stories from 9 working feeds. Last updated: August 18, 2026, 03:03 PM PHT.
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2Cash 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, 11:18 AM PHT -
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5BSP says it can still take monetary action amid looming inflation risks
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11Duterte files new perjury complaint against Madriaga; House Prosecution says it won't affect witness decision – Philippine Canadian Inquirer
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12BSP pushes stricter, continuous fitness checks for bank executives amid cyber risks – Manila Bulletin
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13Xsolla seeks to help Philippine indie studios go global – BusinessWorld Online
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14Hyundai Service With A Heart Returns For Second Year – CarGuide.PH
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16Philippine Economy Grows 2.3% in Q2 Amid Slower Economic Activity – news.brgbuildingsolutions.com
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17DESPITE 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
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18Solora Philippines: Building premium glamping destinations under ZK Summit Holdings, Inc. – BusinessWorld Online
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19Philippine central bank says inflation to ease gradually; risks remain on the upside – thestar.com.my
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20Over 400,000 land titles distributed: DAR Chief vows to complete the work by 2027
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM PHT -
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24Today's #BusinessBestPRactices by Prof. Enrique Soriano (August 18, 2026). Visit https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph Link in comment section – facebook.com
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26Philippines achieved 2025 digital payments target, BSP says – Manila Standard
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29Budget deficit seen narrowing in second half of 2026 — DoF
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 12:32 AM PHT -
30High inflation threatens Philippines’ poverty reduction gains
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 12:31 AM PHT -
31Remolona: Inflation pressures to persist, prices to slowly ease
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — August 18, 2026, 12:15 AM PHT -
32Budget ‘not a wish list’ but a ‘prioritized spending plan’
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — August 18, 2026, 12:14 AM PHT -
33PH digital payments target achieved ahead of schedule
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — August 18, 2026, 12:13 AM PHT -
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36Ang: SMC to focus on cost discipline, efficiency amid market pressures
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 12:10 AM PHT -
37Ube farmers, stakeholders form national organization
Chynna Grace Ong — August 18, 2026, 12:10 AM PHT -
38DoubleDragon to open 13 properties, outlets in 2nd half as core profit surges
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 12:09 AM PHT -
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41CREC Q2 income more than doubles as new solar farms come online
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 12:07 AM PHT -
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46Shell Pilipinas tags energy shocks impact as it posts H1 loss of P2.7B
Chynna Grace Ong — August 18, 2026, 12:05 AM PHT -
47Atlas Mining swings to P3.97-B Q2 profit on higher metal prices
BusinessWorld — August 18, 2026, 12:04 AM PHT -
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49Demand rising: Houses and lots outside NCR, affordable condos in Metro Manila
Michele T. Logarta — August 18, 2026, 12:03 AM PHT -
50Peso slips on BSP policy signals – BusinessWorld Online
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52‘Tighter bank credit adds to Philippines growth pressures’
Keisha Ta-Asan — August 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
53Digital payments now make up 64.7% of Philippines retail transactions
Keisha Ta-Asan — August 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
54Ayala Land to add retail component to Alviera estate
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo — August 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
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56BSP: Remittances reach half-year high in June – Daily Tribune
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57Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Francis Lim defended the regulator amid controversies, saying the SEC must remain a “watchdog, not a lapdog” in enforcing corporate and securities laws. I via ANC 24/7 Link to full story in the comments sec – facebook.com
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58PSEi ends its trading up 0.9 percent week over week – lionheartv.net
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59Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap – Rappler
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60BSP releases Kadayawan Festival commemorative coin – SunStar Publishing Inc.
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61Infosys BPM opens new delivery center in Alabang – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — August 17, 2026, 09:13 PM PHT -
62Balisacan urges shift from household spending, service sector reliance
mareyes — August 17, 2026, 09:11 PM PHT -
63SSS offers up to P20K emergency loans to Maymay, Habagat victims
jbarrion — August 17, 2026, 09:04 PM PHT -
64PHL shares end lower as market stays cautious – BusinessWorld Online
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67BSP signals further ‘monetary action’ to curb inflation, support growth
mareyes — August 17, 2026, 08:03 PM PHT -
68Philippine bond yields post second-biggest surge in Asia-Pacific since Middle East conflict began – Manila Bulletin
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70New tax-exempt threshold: Tax relief or inflation adjustment? – BusinessWorld Online
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71Digital payments hit 64.7% of Philippine retail transactions, nearing BSP’s 70% target – Manila Bulletin
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72ACT condemns 700 new classroom proposal for 2027 – BusinessWorld Online
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73PSEi slips on remittance slowdown – Manila Bulletin
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74Remolona signals BSP prepared for further policy tightening – Manila Bulletin
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75BSP pushes mandatory National ID authentication for banks, digital lenders – Bilyonaryo Business News
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76San Miguel’s core net income up 48 pct, but reported net income down 44 pct – ABS-CBN
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77Philippine PSEi Falls at Close, Slipping Below Intraday Highs – Business Upturn
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78Business groups push 4% of GDP as permanent minimum for education spending – Manila Bulletin
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79Philippine financial system resources reach record PHP 38.3T as of June – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — August 17, 2026, 03:04 PM PHT