Cathy Yang

Award-winning multi-platform anchor/host. Asian TV Awards, Stevie® Awards, and AACA winner. Head of Programs, Cignal TV, Inc.

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2024 TO REMEMBER 🙏🏼🥹

2024 has been truly eventful — the full ecosystem of Tech, Media and Telco (TMT) coming together for me in quite unexpected ways, deepening and broadening my roles as journalist and corporate citizen. I am immensely grateful for the international recognitions that have come along while straddling both worlds for nearly four and a half years — from Asian TV Awards’ 2023 Best Talk Show Host to Stevie® Gold Award for Technology Excellence 2024 Executive of the Year — Communications Technology.

And most recently, as the Asian Academy Creative Awards’ 2024 National Winner (Philippines) for Best Factual Presenter.

For 2025, the clarion call comes from Media. With five seasons in — and multiple international awards to boot — Thought Leaders with Cathy Yang turns out to be just the start.

Thank you to all my Kapatid at @PLDT Group — I am incredibly privileged to have worked with you all. And to all my Kapatid in Cignal One News, I look forward to the new year creating more content and conversations for our fellow Pinoys — on air, on ground, and online. ❤️

See you all soon! 🤩

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The Philippine economy expanded by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from 2.8% growth in the first quarter.

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THE FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE EDUCATION

How can the Philippines better prepare students for an AI-driven future while addressing persistent challenges in reading, math, science, and critical thinking?

Join me on #ThoughtLeaderswithCathyYang as I speak with Geraldine Acuña Sunshine, President and CEO of Khan Academy Philippines, about the country's education priorities and the importance of expanding access to quality learning for every Filipino child.

📺 Watch this Thursday at 9:00 p.m. Philippine Standard Time on One News.

▶️ STREAM all episodes of #ThoughtLeaderswithCathyYang on Spotify and on the #OneNewsPH YouTube channel.

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JUNE 2026 PH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

The Philippine unemployment rate in June rose to 4.9%, affecting approximately 2.59 million Filipinos.

This was higher than May 2026's unemployment rate of 4.8%.

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The softer-than-expected July inflation print has given the BSP more room to stay on its expected policy path, according to University of Asia and the Pacific economist Marco Antonio Agonia.

He said he had previously seen a greater chance of an emergency, off-cycle rate hike, but now expects the central bank to proceed with 25-basis-point increases in August and the following meeting instead. Agonia said inflation risks remain, with core inflation still above target and potential pressure from wage hikes and El Niño later this year. | via Money Talks

📷: One News

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University of Asia and the Pacific economist Marco Antonio Agonia said July’s 6.2% inflation reading came in well below his 6.9% forecast, making it “a good thing to be wrong.”

He attributed the softer print to milder-than-expected increases in transport and food prices and the delayed impact of the NCR wage hike.

Still, Agonia said the easing in headline inflation was only “a bit of reprieve,” with core inflation remaining above the BSP’s comfort range. | via Money Talks

📷: One News

WATCH: https://t.co/SbVn0FnkSx

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University of Asia and the Pacific economist Marco Antonio Agonia said slower inflation does not mean prices are falling, but that they are rising at a slower pace.

Speaking on One News' Money Talks, Agonia said households will continue to feel higher prices, adding that even Gen Z consumers may notice activities such as pickleball and bouldering becoming more expensive, though not as quickly as in previous months.

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Marco Antonio Agonia, an economist at the University of Asia and the Pacific, said the peso may weaken to around ₱61 to ₱62 against the U.S. dollar by the end of the year, assuming inflation remains within the 6% to 7% range without major surprises.

Speaking on One News' Money Talks, Agonia said the peso's outlook will also depend on developments in U.S. Federal Reserve policy, which could drive further market volatility.

📷: One News

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JULY INFLATION BRINGS RELIEF

University of Asia and the Pacific economist Marco Antonio Agonia said the lower-than-expected 6.2% inflation rate is a welcome development that eases pressure on the economy.

However, he said inflation remains above target and the country is only beginning to move toward a more favorable outcome.

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The Philippines' inflation rate eased to 6.2% in July from 6.4% in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Wednesday.

The PSA said the slower inflation rate was mainly driven by a slower annual increase in transport costs.

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Health Secretary Jose "Brix" Pujalte Jr. said the Department of Health is working closely with PhilHealth to implement complementary healthcare programs, including the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP), Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), and PhilHealth Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT).

Speaking on One News' Money Talks, Pujalte said the initiatives are a work in progress and urged the public to give the government time to sustain and expand the programs.

📷: One News

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The reported ₱3.5 billion rescue package for ABS-CBN Corp. is “underwhelming,” Trading Edge chief investment strategist Ron Acoba tells One News’ “Money Talks,” because it will not be enough to cover the media network’s ₱22 billion short-term debt.

“For me, it is actually just a bridge that would allow the company to extend its operational runway,” Acoba says.

ABS-CBN Corp. denied on Monday that San Miguel Corp. chairman Ramon Ang and MediaQuest chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan are pursuing a takeover of the embattled media network.

The takeover rumors have fueled a surge in ABS-CBN Corp.’s shares, up nearly 3 percent for the past five trading sessions. | via Money Talks

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DEMOLITION JOB?

Health Secretary Jose "Brix" Pujalte Jr. described the complaint linking him to gambling as a "demolition job," saying it came just weeks into his leadership of the Department of Health.

Speaking on One News' Money Talks, Pujalte said he welcomes an investigation and is confident President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will give him enough time to demonstrate his performance and deliver results at the agency.

📷: One News

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DOH, PHILHEALTH ALIGN PROGRAMS

Health Secretary Jose "Brix" Pujalte Jr. said the Department of Health and PhilHealth are fully aligning their healthcare programs to expand access to services for Filipinos.

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ABS-CBN RESCUE PACKAGE UNDERWHELMING?

Trading Edge Chief Investment Strategist Ron Acoba said the reported ₱3.5-billion rescue package for ABS-CBN would be "underwhelming" given the company's financial position.

YT: https://t.co/up0pAVX9cU

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The Marcos administration is “firm” that the Philippines does not buy products made with forced labor, as the United States charges a 12.5-percent tariff on Philippine goods.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque tells One News’ “Money Talks” that three agencies have signed a joint administrative order—Trade and Industry, Labor and Employment, and Finance—declaring that the Philippines doesn’t engage in forced labor. It’s the reason why the U.S. slapped new tariffs on the Philippines and 59 more countries in July.

Manila is “still in constant negotiations” with Washington, according to Roque.

The Trade secretary emphasizes, though, that the government is pursuing free trade agreements with other countries to ensure the Philippines can penetrate the global market.

Roque highlighted that under the Marcos administration, 23 free trade agreements have been sealed, with the one with Chile being the most recent. | via Money Talks

📷: One News

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The Department of Trade and Industry asserts that it is helping the manufacturing industry to unlock all opportunities and possibilities for companies.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque says this as the Philippines manufacturing purchasing managers’ index expanded for the third straight month to 51.8 in July from 50.9 in June, according to S&P Global.

“We can really see that Philippine products are really ready for the global market,” Roque told One News’ “Money Talks.” | via Money Talks

📷: One News

WATCH: https://t.co/4MnlWUpEJ4

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The recently concluded free trade agreement between the Philippines and Chile will stand to benefit the agricultural industry, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.

Roque tells One News’ “Money Talks” that the agreement will open the doors of the South American market with its 300 million population.

Asked what the Philippines will gain from the agreement, Roque said it will provide jobs to farmers. Products that the government will push include coconut, pineapple, banana, ube and calamansi—the last two seen as “rising stars” in the global market. | via Money Talks

📷: One News

WATCH: https://t.co/4MnlWUpEJ4

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Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines is seeing growing investment interest, with more economic zones being developed as companies expand their operations in the country.

Speaking on One News' Money Talks, Roque said Singaporean investors are also looking for land to develop logistics parks, adding that opportunities continue to grow across the IT, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

📷: One News

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Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the semiconductor industry needs more skilled talent, particularly in the digital sector, to support its continued growth and meet industry demand.

Speaking on One News' Money Talks, Roque said the government is expanding training opportunities to help prepare Filipinos for high-paying jobs in the semiconductor industry.

📷: One News

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SEMICON TALENT IN DEMAND

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines must continue building a skilled talent pool, particularly in the digital sector, to support the semiconductor industry and prepare more Filipinos for high-paying jobs.

She added that skilled workers will be needed for investments in areas such as Pax Silica, the Luzon Economic Corridor, and new economic zones.

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