Philippines Business News

Peaceful BARMM elections sought

SENATORS on Sunday have called for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to be conducted on Sept. 14 after four postponements. Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel F. Zubiri welcomed the upcoming polls, urging the electoral participants and authorities to remain impartial […]

BSP urges fair treatment of PWDs

BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised institutions (BSIs) must ensure their services and operations are not discriminatory toward persons with disability (PWDs), the regulator said. In a memorandum dated Sept. 8, the BSP reminded BSIs of their legal duty to provide fair and equitable treatment to all PWDs and ensure the accessibility of their financial products […]

Isabela steps up El Niño response

ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — The Isabela provincial government stepped up response to El Niño after more than 118,000 farmers and fisherfolk were initially assessed to have been affected by prolonged dry conditions, with water shortages threatening about 31,000 hectares of farmland. Assistant Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Lalaine C. Delmendo presented the situation and ongoing […]

ASF puts Isabela hog raisers’ livelihoods at risk

ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — The livelihood of hundreds of hog raisers is now at risk as African swine fever (ASF) spreads to 18 towns and 85 villages, already affecting 120 raisers across Isabela. The Provincial Veterinary Office said the widening outbreak has prompted the provincial government and local government units (LGUs) to step up containment […]

La Salle edges NU in UAAP opener

DE LA SALLE University flirted with a disaster before pulling off a great escape act from National University (NU), 89-87, to open its title retention bid on a good note on Sunday in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The reigning champions nearly wasted a 14-point lead in the payoff […]

Gilas Pilipinas battles powerhouse team China in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan 2026 Asian Games

AN OPPONENT plotting revenge is the most dangerous one.

WC-bound Filipinas face Uzbekistan in Asian Games

AFTER its beloved Gilas Pilipinas men in basketball, the Philippines deploys its world-class women’s football team into the early battles of the 20th Asian Games (Asiad) in Japan.

GenSan’s Notre Dame of Dadiangas sees action in Rebisco U18 volleyball

VOLLEYBALL, like any other sports, gives hope to some who are dreaming big dreams. For these girls from Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) from General Santos City, it gives them momentary sanctuary from the devastation caused by a super earthquake that hit Southern Mindanao three months ago. “We’ve been hit by the biggest earthquake […]

US Open men’s final

For all the attention surrounding the resurgence of American men’s tennis, the 2026 United States Open men’s final will ultimately be decided by a German who has spent much of his career trying to establish himself among the sport’s elite. Alexander Zverev reached his second title match at Flushing Meadows by beating Karen Khachanov, 6-3, […]

PHL stocks may drop further as war risks grow

PHILIPPINE SHARES may extend their decline this week as uncertainties over the Middle East conflict continue to weigh on sentiment, with investors also waiting for fresh trading drivers. On Friday, the bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 0.61% or 37.42 points to close at 6,061.81, while the broader all shares index declined by […]

External debt hits new record at just under $155 billion

OUTSTANDING external debt neared $155 billion to hit a new record, with the National Government (NG) and the private sector taking on new obligations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. The BSP reported that the debt stock rose to $154.932 billion in the second quarter, up 5.14% from the first quarter. “Outstanding external debt […]

Proposed extension of zero-duty EV imports, parts under review

THE GOVERNMENT is reviewing an industry proposal to extend zero import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) and their components beyond 2028, the Department of Trade and Industry said. “We’ll evaluate, as we move closer to 2028, if it was able to achieve the objective to build sufficient demand and put up the infrastructure (for EVs,)” […]

Balisacan expects employment rebound in 2nd half

THE Department of Economy, Planning, and Development said it expects a rebound in job creation in the coming months, driven by seasonal hiring for the Christmas period and an anticipated recovery in the construction sector. “We expect some recovery in the second half especially in the fourth quarter, because some of the problems in the third […]

HK economic briefing yields expansion feelers from various companies, Finance dep’t says

SEVERAL foreign companies are looking to expand their operations and investments in the Philippines, including in manufacturing, construction materials and logistics, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. The plans were discussed during Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go’s meetings on the sidelines of the Philippine Economic Briefing in Hong Kong. Taiwan’s Sunonwealth Electric Machine Co. Ltd. […]

3 regional airports targeted for Swiss challenge by Q1

THE Swiss challenge for the bundled Davao, Bicol, and Siargao airport projects is likely to be held in the first quarter of 2027, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said. PPP Center Executive Director Rizza Blanco-Latorre said the P21.61-billion unsolicited proposal would first have to undergo review after the original proponent status was awarded. Ms. Latorre […]

PHL pork output seen rising 4.4% in 2027, beef output steady

PHILIPPINE PORK production is projected to increase 4.4% to 1.06 million metric tons (MMT) in 2027, while beef production is expected to remain little changed from its 2026 estimate of 174,000 MT, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said. In a report, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila said pork production in 2027 is […]

GOCC subsidies fall 30.52% in July

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT subsidies provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) declined by more than 30% in July, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. The BTr said subsidies amounted to P6.76 billion in July, down 30.52% from a year earlier. The government provides subsidies to GOCCs to help cover operational expenses not supported by their […]

PHL reliance on coal for power generation to continue, IEA says

THE PHILIPPINES is likely to maintain its coal consumption this year, with coal-fired power plants still being depended for baseload electricity needs, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. In its Coal Mid-Year Update 2026, the IEA said coal demand in Southeast Asia is projected at around 574 million tons, fueled by strong demand from Indonesia […]

Authorized Economic Operators: Creating stronger customs-to-business partnerships

Striking a balance between trade facilitation and border security have always been a challenge for customs administrations. Businesses require the rapid and seamless flow of goods across borders while governments need to ensure that international supply chains are safe from threats such as theft, cybercrime and terrorism.

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Green GSM Philippines to host its largest-ever driver partner festival, leading the green transition

METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 September 2026 - Green GSM Philippines will host the Green GSM Platform Driver Partner Festival from September 12-14, 2026, expected to bring together up to 5,000 current and prospective Driver Partners, with the handover of 1,000 electric vehicles to Green Driver Partners as the centerpiece of the event at The Tent in Las Piñas City and Green GSM's depots. The event aims to meet the growing demand for the green transition among Driver Par

Boxes of money delivered in Taguig ghost flood control projects — Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — New witnesses have surfaced to detail the delivery of boxes of money in connection with anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig City, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Sunday. Lacson said the witnesses approached the Ombudsman to disclose details of the deliveries, including at least one single delivery involving millions of pesos. "The latest development is that there are witnesses who approached the Ombudsman and shared details of how boxes of money were delivered

Apeing Opens Stage 3 of $APEING Presale at $0.0004 as Project Advances Its 33-Stage Token Sale

Stage 3, named Paper Hand Panic, allocates 300 million $APEING tokens as the project reports more than $80,000 raised, 270 holders, and more than 410 million tokens sold NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apeing today announced the launch of Stage 3 of its ongoing $APEING token presale, introducing a new phase in the project's planned 33-stage token sale. The current stage, named Paper Hand Panic, prices $APEING at $0.0004 and allocates 300 million tokens to the phase. The Stage 3 anno

Apeing Presale Surpasses $80,000 as Stage 3 Progresses Toward Scheduled Stage 4 Launch

Ethereum-based Apeing token reports more than 228 holders and 410 million tokens sold as its 33-stage presale advances NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apeing ($APEING), an Ethereum-based meme coin project, has announced continued progress in its live 33-stage token presale, with the project reporting more than $80,000 in contributions and 228 holders. The presale is currently in Stage 3, known as "Paper Hand Panic,” at a token price of $0.0004, while the next scheduled stage will in