Philippine foreign debt payments jump 31%                                                                                          MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' external debt service burden got heavier in the first two months of 2026, driven by a sharp growth in principal payments, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The government and private sector paid a combined $2.1 billion in external debt service from January to February, up more than 31 percent from a year earlier.

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BSP seen weighing off-cycle rate hike           MANILA, Philippines - A surprise half-point rate hike outside the usual policy schedule of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to 5 percent could come as soon as this month.  This, after April inflation surged well past forecasts and the central bank's target, though fragile economic growth may ultimately cap how far the tightening cycle goes, analysts said.

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South Korea market sees export potential of PH mango                                                                   DAVAO CITY - The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao Region) is intensifying efforts to connect local farmers with international markets, this time by exploring the export potential of mango products to South Korea.

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PHL rice imports may hit 4.8 MMT                    The PHILIPPINES' rice imports this year could reach 4.8 million metric tons (MMT), potentially matching or exceeding the elevated level recorded in 2024, as rising input costs and a looming El Nino threaten domestic output, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

"Because of the pressure, it's possible that we will import 4.8 million metric tons this year, or more." Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel V. de Mesa told reporters on Tuesday.

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Jollibee brings Compose Coffee to Philippines, buys hotpot chain in SoKor                       MANILA, Philippines - Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is set to bring its majority-owned South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, to the Philippines this year as part of its global expansion push.

The fast-food giant has also secured approval from Seoul's antitrust regulator for its planned acquisition of hot pot chain Shabu All Day, advancing its expansion in the Korean market.

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