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PNB to bolster core business with exit from Bahrain

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank’s (PNB) move to let go of its Bahrain operations and dissolve two of its units would allow it to cut costs and focus on expanding its core business, according to an analyst. Ron Acoba, chief investment strategist at Trading Edge Consultancy, told the Inquirer PNB could still serve its

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Netanyahu agrees to Trump’s peace plan, US President confirms

Netanyahu agrees to Trump’s peace plan, US President confirms If Hamas rejects, Israel has full backing to “do what you would,” Trump said US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025. ( photo credit : REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST) ByCORINNE BAUM, JAMES GENN Loading.

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Safeguard duty on cement won’t raise prices, say firms

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed safeguard duty on cement imports is unlikely to raise prices but instead help safeguard the local industry against unfair competition, an industry group said. “The measure is needed to give local manufacturers a fair chance to compete against foreign suppliers that enjoy government support,” the Cement Manufacturers Association of the