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DBP urges public to invest in RTBs
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines called on the public to invest in the latest tranche of the retail Treasury bond program, which provides shorter tenor and higher interest rate.
Read more →Hanabishi eyes sales growth despite cautious outlook
Hanabishi Appliances has a cautiously optimistic outlook on sales growth this year as high fuel prices and foreign exchange volatility weigh on dealers’ expansion plans.
Read more →Japanese semicon firm to build facility in Batangas
A Japanese semiconductor firm is set to break ground on a manufacturing facility in Batangas as part of its expansion plan in the Philippines.
Read more →Philippines eyed as next wellness destination
If you have the means to live longer and better, chances are you would consider Singapore or Hong Kong for your medical checkups.
Read more →Philippines handlooms weave their way into the digital age
The Department of Science and Technology is preparing to roll out a digital passport for Philippine handloom textiles to help them comply with European Union requirements and curb counterfeit products.
Read more →Philippines tourism makes stride as global ranking climbs
The Philippines was named the seventh-fastest improving economy in global tourism after climbing eight places to 57th out of 110 countries in the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum.
Read more →Red flags
There is no question that protecting our country’s borders is important.
Read more →SEC seeks higher capital requirement for brokers
The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to raise the minimum capital requirement for stockbrokers to P120 million from P100 million as part of its next wave of capital market reforms.
Read more →The changing ad game for Pinoy brands
The fast-changing landscape of the internet and social media has reshaped people’s media consumption preferences and habits.
Read more →They are just like us
I’ve often wondered why the rich live so lavishly.
Read more →Toshiba’s Philippines expansion to create 3K jobs – Recto
Japanese firm Toshiba’s planned expansion of its hard disk drive manufacturing operations in the Philippines is projected to generate 3,000 additional jobs for Filipinos, further strengthening the country’s role in the global data storage supply chain, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said yesterday.
Read more →A multi-faceted problem
When flooding happens in Metro Manila, attention turns to flood-control projects.
Read more →FPH allots P5 billion for new share buyback program
First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) of the Lopez Group is allocating P5 billion to buy back shares over two years.
Read more →Globe extends Starlink service to Japan
Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. is maximizing its partnership with Starlink by activating direct-to-device connectivity abroad, firstly in Japan as a roaming support.
Read more →ICTSI’s Croatia unit hits 4 million TEUs milestone
The Croatian unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to date, reaching a new milestone after completing its latest upgrades.
Read more →Indian firms eye exclusive ecozone for pharma, biotech
Indian firms have expressed interest in developing an exclusive economic zone for Indian investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
Read more →MVP tightens grip on Meralco with P12.4 billion stake deal
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is further strengthening his grip on power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) through a P12.4-billion stake deal with business partner Ramon Ang.
Read more →Net external liabilities widen to $65.6 billion in Q2
The Philippines’ net external liability position widened in the second quarter as increased foreign borrowing by banks, businesses and the government outpaced the country’s holdings of financial assets abroad, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
Read more →NTC to issue rules on importation, sale of refurbished mobile phones
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) conducted a public hearing on the proposed memorandum circular governing the importation, dealership, accreditation, labeling and sale of refurbished and used mobile phones, tablets and other customer premises equipment.
Read more →Philippines, ADB sign P48 billion loan for universal health care
The Philippines has secured a yen-denominated financing package equivalent to around P48 billion (119.745 billion yen) from Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s universal health care system, according to the Department of Finance.
Read more →Philippines, Singapore conclude talks on tax treaty update
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations for an updated double taxation agreement (DTA), paving the way for clearer tax rules governing cross-border income between the two countries.
Read more →RHR named Philippine’s Leading Hotel Group
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of the Gokongwei family’s Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), has bagged the prestigious title of Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group in the 2026 World Travel Awards, with its homegrown Filipino hotel brand conquering the Asian luxury hospitality scene.
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