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MANILA, Philippines — Despite mounting inflation risks from renewed conflict in the Middle East and a hefty wage increase, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said there was “little chance” the central bank would respond with aggressive interest rate hikes. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Remolona acknowledged that the twin shocks could fan inflation
MANILA, Philippines — About two in three Filipino adults shoulder financial responsibilities for family members, placing the Philippines among the mos…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ antimoney laundering watchdog is preparing an overhaul of its rules as it seeks to tighten its grip on illicit …
MANILA, Philippines — After getting a brief reprieve in July, travelers flying within and out of the Philippines must brace for pricier airfares again…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has signed an administrative order lifting a Duterte-era policy that barred the accreditation of new economic z…
MANILA, Philippines — BDO Unibank Inc. pulled in P132 billion from its latest sustainability bond offering, setting a new record as the single biggest…
MANILA, Philippines — The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has tapped Morocco’s Ithmar Capital as it works to upgrade its status from associate to reg…
MANILA, Philippines — An alliance of electric vehicle (EV) industry groups welcomed President Marcos’ support for transport electrification in his fif…
MANILA, Philippines — Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Tuesday assured the public that domestic electricity supply will not be “at a disadvantage” as …
As electric vehicles (EV) become increasingly visible on Philippine roads, many consumers are asking whether it still makes financial sense to buy a t…
MANILA, Philippines — The government is stepping up efforts to contain red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) through a P35-million intervention in the …
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is promoting siganids, or rabbitfish locally known as samaral, to diversify…
MANILA, Philippines — Despite higher imports in the first half of 2026, various market challenges such as weaker consumer demand, port congestion and …
MANILA, Philippines — As Southeast Asia moves toward an AI-driven economy, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will showcase its digital infrastructure at ASE…
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with Maxicare Healthcare Corporation to launch a financing program that…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will deploy its long-haul aircraft Airbus A350-1000 on domestic flights for the first time, with selec…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks ended lower on Tuesday as investors took profits late in the session while remaining cautious over lingering uncert…
MANILA, Philippines — Air travelers flying within and out of the Philippines will face higher fares starting in August after the Civil Aeronautics Boa…
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is proud to announce the return of its biggest regional franchise show — a premier event designed to empowe…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, said Tuesday that some system losses are an “inherent” p…
Motorists will spend as much as P7 more for fuel starting Tuesday as the Middle East conflict nears its fifth month. Based on separate advisories from…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine businesses are trying to identify which products may have been flagged in a United States investigation into forced-l…
MANILA, Philippines — The Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro) said more weakness lies ahead for the Philippine economy this year, though it l…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks’ total assets crossed the P31-trillion mark in June to reach a new record high, demonstrating the resilience of…
MANILA, Philippines — BDO Unibank Inc. posted a record-high P40.7-billion net income in the first half of 2026 as sustained growth in core banking bus…
MANILA, Philippines — Union Bank of the Philippines more than doubled its earnings in the first half as stronger consumer lending, higher fee-based in…
MANILA, Philippines — Renewable energy producer SunAsia Energy Inc. seeks to increase its footprint in Luzon with a proposal to develop two floating s…
MANILA, Philippines — Funding for the country’s Universal Health Care (UHC) program could be slashed by up to P2.1 billion annually under the planned …
MANILA, Philippines — Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will exit the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi), making way for newly listed Maynilad Water Ser…
MANILA, Philippines — Sales of motorcycles bucked a second-quarter slowdown to post a 3.58-percent increase in the first half, as more Filipinos opted…
MANILA, Phililppines — Turkey is looking to expand its economic presence in the Philippines beyond food and agricultural trade by participating in maj…
MANILA, Philippines — It wasn’t too long ago that fraudsters were invoking the name of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. to …
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has signed an administrative order lifting a Duterte-era ban on new economic zones in Metro Manila. The move is…
MANILA, Philippines — The government distributed nearly 35,000 farm machines to local farmers to speed up operations and reduce postharvest losses, th…
MANILA, Philippines — Yields on short-dated government securities declined across the board on Monday as investors positioned ahead of the release of …
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks rose on Monday as investors welcomed the easing of tensions between the United States and Iran, which helped pull d…
MANILA, Philippines — The government is seeking sweeping tax relief measures aimed at protecting middle-class workers and small entrepreneurs affected…
