The BSP OTP Ban Is a Liability Shift
The BSP OTP ban is not a security upgrade. It is a liability reassignment. Here is what AFASA means for banks that are not ready by June 2026.
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Nestlé Infant Formula Recall Philippines: The Announcement Was Made. The Execution Is a Different Matter.
What It Means The Nestlé infant formula recall Philippines parents actually needed was not a formal FDA notice posted in English on an official website. It was a barangay health worker with the right information. It was an advisory in
The TRAIN Law Fuel Excise Tax Suspension Exists. Neither Aquino Nor Marcos Can Make It Work Fast Enough.
The TRAIN Law fuel excise tax suspension exists but its three-month trigger exposes a design flaw that both Aquino and Marcos are now working around in different ways.
NFA Palay Procurement Rules Were Just Eased. The Procurement Gap They Are Trying to Close Tells a Different Story.
The NFA palay procurement rules has just been revised. Procurement Gap is now being addressed
US and Israel Strike on Iran Marks the End of Proxy Containment
The US and Israel strike on Iran signals a shift from proxy tensions to open state confrontation, reshaping nuclear diplomacy and global risk pricing.
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FATF Reclassifies Online Scams as Systemic Risk, Signaling Compliance Tightening
FATF warns online scams now threaten financial system integrity, signaling tighter AML enforcement for Philippine banks and fintech firms.
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DICT Blockchain Implementation and the Credibility Question
DICT blockchain implementation debate shifts from branding to architecture, procurement discipline, and institutional digital trust.
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Japan Loans to Philippines and the Rising Importance of Fiscal Credibility Under a New Budget
Japan Loans to Philippines target $2.4 billion as a new national budget expands spending, elevating fiscal credibility as a core debt sustainability factor.
BSP Rate Cut Debate Intensifies as Growth Signals Weaken
Calls for a BSP rate cut intensify as growth slows. Here is what it means for MSME borrowing costs, liquidity, and inflation risks.
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Sara Duterte Presidential Bid Signals the Start of the 2028 Alignment Phase
The Sara Duterte presidential bid accelerates coalition alignment, reshapes legislative behavior, and signals early positioning ahead of 2028.
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