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More loans, grants from Japan for Philippine security, infra rollout in 2025—JICA

Japan's aid agency plans to extend additional loans and grants to the Philippines to not only sustain infrastructure development but also strengthen defenses in disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea.

Malayan eyes more golfer's insurance sales from Lazada

Malayan Insurance Co. Inc. is eyeing a boost to sales of its new golfer's insurance product through availability on the popular online shopping platform Lazada.

Asia-Pacific central banks seen cutting interest rates despite weaker currencies

Despite weaker Asia-Pacific currencies, central banks in the region— including the Philippines'—are expected to continue with monetary policy easing to boost domestic consumption, economists said.

Marcos Jr. admin allies seen to dominate 2025 midterm polls—economic think tanks

Despite high inflation during its first full year in office, the Marcos Jr. administration is expected to buck the regional trend of dissatisfaction with incumbent administrations and is likely to maintain majority control in Congress in the forthcoming midterm elections slated for May, think tanks said.

Moody's Analytics: Philippine economy grew 5.7% in 2024

Philippine economic growth in 2024 likely fell below the government's downscaled target as a string of strong typhoons prevented faster expansion, according to Moody's Analytics.