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Are Philippines companies overselling sustainability?
Sustainability has become one of the most enthusiastically promoted commitments in Philippine business.
Read more →BOP deficit swells to $3.14 billion in September
The Philippines’ balance of payments deficit swelled to $3.14 billion in September, the largest monthly shortfall since January 2025, as the country’s external position continued to be weighed down by a trade gap and foreign portfolio outflows.
Read more →DA starts probe on safeguard measures for imported pork
The Department of Agriculture has launched an investigation on preliminary safeguard measures on imported pork to determine whether higher tariffs or import restrictions are needed to protect the local industry.
Read more →GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5 million
GoTyme Bank has raised its year-end customer target to 12.5 million as faster account openings and expanding lending activities fuel the digital lender’s growth, keeping it on track to turn profitable in 2027.
Read more →Half of cyberattacks in Philippines used AI – study
Almost half of digital attacks in the Philippines have depended on artificial intelligence, causing headaches to businesses struggling to keep up with new automation tools.
Read more →India back in the mix as railways financier
India is back in the mix as a potential backer of the Philippines in reviving the Bicol Express and in building Mindanao’s first railway that would require a combined P257 billion in funding.
Read more →Jollibee eyes Hong Kong listing of international unit
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is eyeing to proceed with the listing of international business in Hong Kong by the second half of next year.
Read more →JTI names new GM, steps up fight vs illicit tobacco trade
Tobacco company JTI Philippines has welcomed Alan Jackson as its new general manager, who will lead the firm’s push for further growth and fight against illicit trade.
Read more →MORE Power named grand winner at Asia CEO Awards 2026
MORE Electric and Power Corp., the electric distribution utility serving Iloilo City, has been named Grand Winner of the Apex Company of the Year category at the Asia CEO Awards 2026, held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City, Pasay.
Read more →Nephroplus Philippines brings kidney health awareness and prevention to indigenous community in Oriental Mindoro
To mark its milestone of crossing 50 dialysis clinics in the Philippines, NephroPlus Philippines brought its commitment to healthcare beyond the walls of its clinics through a kidney health medical mission for the Mangyan Indigenous Community in Sitio Lagonglong, Barangay Water, Baco, Oriental Mindoro.
Read more →Rice tariff collection hits P16 billion in 9 months
Rice tariff collection from January to September this year rose by a fifth on an annual basis to nearly P16 billion, driven by higher imported volume and a weaker peso.
Read more →Salmon secures P8.8 billion to boost Philippines operations
Financial technology firm Salmon Group has secured $140 million (about P8.8 billion) in additional financing to expand its lending operations and introduce new loan products across the Philippines.
Read more →Stocks rise despite record-low peso
The local stock market sustained its momentum from last week, advancing for a third consecutive session as optimism on the market debut of GCash overcame concerns over a weakening peso, which sank to a fresh record low of 63.09.
Read more →UK government commits $1.6 billion for climate financing
State-run British International Investment has pledged to mobilize $1.6 billion (about P100.9 billion) in climate financing for the Philippines and other developing Southeast Asian economies.
Read more →What shopping teaches us about wasteful motion
If you have a wife, daughter or girlfriend, you know the amount of patience you need when you accompany them in a shopping adventure.
Read more →What’s the best move for listed companies?
Major listed companies continue to bet on a comeback rather than an exit amid market undervaluation, choosing instead to put their cash where their confidence is through share buybacks.
Read more →What’s the best movefor listed companies?
Major listed companies continue to bet on a comeback rather than an exit amid market undervaluation, choosing instead to put their cash where their confidence is through share buybacks.
Read more →Singlife Philippines appoints Allen Reyes as CEO
Singlife Philippines has appointed Allen Reyes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Reyes previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Read more →HIMSCON 2026 advances the future of HIMS through innovation, skills and sustained care
With HIMSCON 2026, the future of Philippine healthcare is anchored in bringing technology, expertise and human connection.
Read more →Grab for Business announces integration with Concur Expense to modernize business travel management across Southeast Asia
This integration creates a more connected and automated experience for finance teams and employees alike.
Read more →TNT wins gold award at Smarties Philippines
TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has won a gold award at the recent Smarties Philippines for its network campaign under the Creator/Influencer/Celebrity Marketing (Impact Marketing) category.
Read more →Bad news for coffee lovers: Lean harvest may lead to higher coffee prices
Bernardo Sotelo Jr. is the head barista for Masa Bakehouse, a well-known café in San Juan, La Union. He says that rising costs for coffee beans could force the shop to consider increasing drink prices.
Read more →BSP profit more than doubles to P170.2 billion
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) more than doubled its net income to P170.2 billion in the first seven months of 2026 as foreign exchange gains surged and interest expenses declined.
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