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Asian stocks rally as Trump says war to end 'very soon'

HONG KONG — Asian stocks rallied Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the Middle East war would be over in up to three weeks and his Iranian counterpart said Tehran had "the necessary will" for a deal.

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Bank of Commerce 2025 profit hits record P3.54B

MANILA — Bank of Commerce, the banking arm of conglomerate San Miguel Corp., posted a record net income of P3.54 billion in 2025, up 17 percent from a year earlier.

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Philippine factory output falls to 3-month low amid Middle East war

Factory activity eased to a three-month low in March as new export sales declined amid weak demand linked to the Middle East war. PMI fell to 51.2.

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Philippine government debt rises to P18.16 trillion in February

The national government's outstanding debt inched up to P18.16 trillion in February, as slightly higher domestic borrowings offset a decline in external loans.

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Mary Hersey v. WPB Partners LLC — District Court Ruling

Usury statute challenge under Massachusetts Gen. Laws ch. 271 § 49. Court found no genuine factual dispute regarding timely notice filing.

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LPG prices surge by P17 to P36 per kilo in April

Filipino households and food vendors face massive LPG hikes of as much as P403 per 11kg tank, driven by global energy price movements.

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SM Prime investing P6B in SM Harrison Plaza redevelopment

Property giant SM Prime Holdings will invest more than P6 billion to redevelop the former Harrison Plaza complex in Manila.

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Puregold profit jumps 8.8% to P11.3B in 2025

Grocery chain operator Puregold Price Club grew its net income by 8.8% to P11.3 billion in 2025, driven by strong topline growth.

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GSIS offers relief to gov't workers via 3-month loan moratorium

Government Service Insurance System is granting employees a three-month loan moratorium through a refund scheme in response to the Middle East war impact.

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Cosco Capital earnings inch up to P9.32B in 2025

Retail tycoon Lucio Co-led Cosco Capital posted modest growth with net income attributable to equity holders inching up to P9.32 billion.

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