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Philippine debt draws more foreign cash

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign investors are stepping up purchases of Philippine government bonds. This is a shift buoyed by market-friendly reforms and declining inflation, with regulators signaling comfort about the growing foreign presence. Japanese investment bank Nomura, citing talks with Philippine officials, said policymakers may be comfortable with a gradual rise in foreign participation to

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T-Mobile Sparks Outrage After Refusing To Sell iPhone 17 Pro Unless Customer Agreed To Buy Apple Watch In Forced Bundle Deal

The new iPhone 17 lineup is officially available today, and users eagerly await their hands-on experience. While some placed their orders online, others headed straight to either Apple stores or authorized resellers to get the new models. T-Mobile, being an official carrier for iPhone sales and financing and a legitimate Apple supplier, many seek to buy their phones through their stores. However, a user was met with a strange experience when trying to purchase the iPhone 17 Pro, where allegedly a store did not sell the Pro model unless the customer fulfilled the bundle requirement. T-Mobile store sparks backlash after [.].

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Bitcoin, Solana Or Layer Brett: Which Could Produce The Highest ROI In 2026

The data suggests a clear winner is emerging in the 2026 ROI race. While Bitcoin faces institutional uncertainty from Federal Reserve policy shifts and Solana confronts $4. 5 billion in token unlocks threatening liquidity, Layer Brett’s presale positioning at $0. 0058 and over 675% APY present a quantifiably superior risk-adjusted return pathway. Smaller market caps historically outperform [.] The post Bitcoin, Solana Or Layer Brett: Which Could Produce The Highest ROI In 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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AC Health acquires majority stake in Cebu Hospital

MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) has acquired a majority stake in a Cebu hospital, expanding its presence in the country’s second-largest metropolis. AC Health on Friday said its provider arm, Healthway Medical Network, had signed an agreement with the Velez family for the 200-bed Cebu Velez General Hospital (CVGH). “Cebu is